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Tips and Guides
All the things that make Westwind special can also challenge a leader when planning and organizing a group event. We worked with past guests and staff to provide the following materials to help make planning an event easy and make your stay enjoyable.
Tips For Your Stay
What to Bring
- Flashlight
- Suitable camp clothing
- Two pairs of shoes suitable for sand and trails
- Toiletries & Towels*
- Warm jacket/coat
- Warm sleeping bag/ bedding & pillow
- Rain gear
- Reusable water bottle
* NOTE: Westwind is on a septic system. Certain types of personal care products can negatively impact the system. Please encourage your group members to use biodegradable, castile and other environmentally-friendly soaps and shampoos. Please discourage group members from using anti-bacterial soaps (the septic systems relies on healthy bacteria to run properly), body washes and other products high in fats and proteins.
PACKING TIPS:
- Pack bags so they are easy to load on the boat and carry up steep hills to cabin. Two smaller bags work better than one large heavy bag; wheels don’t work on sand; duffel bags are better than suitcases.
- Take steps to protect bags from weather during loading/crossing/unloading.
- Food for group should be brought in sturdy boxes (paper bags disintegrate).
