What to bring: It's always nice to pack light, but there are a few things we don’t want you to forget. To avoid the possibility of lost luggage, we recommend that you carry-on your luggage whenever possible, particularly important items. Here is our list of things to bring:

  • Current passport or Birth Certificate and photo I.D. (driver’s license). Also, be sure to check with your tour operator
  • Tourist card (Must be purchased upon arrival at the airport. Currently the price is US $10. Keep a copy with you at all times. It must be presented to officials upon departure)
  • Vest or shortie wetsuit , booties, harness, gloves
  • Sunglasses and chums
  • High SPF (25+) waterproof sunscreen lotion (oil makes board slippery)
  • PFD and/or helmet (if desired)
  • Light jacket/windbreaker
  • Extra spending money (see "Currency/credit cards" section)
  • Paperback books for flights and evenings (Our staff appreciates current newspapers/magazines)
  • Ball-point pen. (Helpful for any airport forms, customs declarations, etc.)
  • Ear Plugs - these are a good idea if you are a light sleeper


What we have: Limited selection of rental harnesses. Also available for sale are wetsuits, lycras, gloves, booties, and Vela logo clothing. Please see "Shop" page for more details.