There can be a lot of gear that goes into being a waterman, or waterwoman. Waterfam? (Is that a word?) Our life in the Long Beach Island region has long been connected not just to the bay, the local lakes, the ocean and lagoons, but to the Pinelands as well. Days tied to the land and sea are an integral part of our lifestyle. But unless you’re a barefoot hiker or open water swimmer, you need some gear for all those pursuits.