Paddlers must supply their own canoe or kayak ( rental is available ), paddles, a Coast Guard approved ( not inflatable ) Life Vest, a safety whistle, an extra paddle and a bailer or sponge. Small plastic kayaks, racing canoes and tandem canoes less than 16 feet long are NOT recommended. A lightweight canoe or kayak is recommended for this trip. Solo canoeists will find this trip to be the ultimate test of endurance.

Other items to bring along are a tent and sleeping gear, a larger cooler to leave on the truck, a water jug to fill each day, rain gear, suntan lotion, sunglasses, insect repellent, a small cooler for lunch and liquids, a folding camp chair for evening relaxation, and a crazy hat for "crazy hat" day.

No canoe motors are permitted on any of the participating craft, and no pets are permitted on the land or the water.