Clothing
It's warm here, so a pair of boardies is enough for eight months of the year. I'm probably going to start wearing leggings to protect my legs more.
A good shirt that dries quickly, preferably with a hoodie and built in buff.
A hat to protect you from the sun and your eyes from splashes of water.
In winter time I'd wear a spring suit, unless it's super cold whereas I'd do a 3/2 steamer.
Then of course the PFD