Going Yachting
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Category: Keelboat classes
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Printed Date: 04 Aug 25 at 7:22pm
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Topic: Going Yachting
Posted By: zailor
Subject: Going Yachting
Date Posted: 03 Jun 09 at 8:25pm
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I'll be on a cruser this weekend and was wondering if there are any must have's? I have ALOT! of sailing stuff from salopetes to the yacht wellies but what combinations do I need, I probably dont need the gear for the Fastnet race of 79 but just some tips would be nice |
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Posted By: bert
Date Posted: 03 Jun 09 at 9:36pm
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Yep don`t get too drunk on pink gin! ------------- Phantom 1181 AC-227 IC 304 blaze / halo 586 |
Posted By: ASok
Date Posted: 04 Jun 09 at 1:14pm
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Have a look at the weather your way and plan for that. I'd say boots, waterproof trousers, jacket or spraytop, gloves, hat, sunglasses, suncream and layers for underneath. You might be optimistic and pack flipflops, shorts and T-shirt............but I'm assuming your in the UK! Obviously, usual safety gear would be added on top of that list.
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Posted By: s.a.l.t.y
Date Posted: 04 Jun 09 at 5:10pm
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I find that dinghy boots are best if you are going to be
running around on deck in all weathers. Yacht wellies tend to be a bit too clunky unless you are just sitting in the cockpit. ------------- |
Posted By: zailor
Date Posted: 05 Jun 09 at 2:33pm
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Good tip thanks. I'll probably need the dinghy boots 
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Posted By: Isis
Date Posted: 05 Jun 09 at 3:10pm
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Id recomend trainers over dinghy boots, especialy on a cruiser in this weather. Ive got a big pair of yachty boots and a pair of musto trainers and I stick with the trainers (teamed up with sealskin socks if its going to be wet) untill it starts to get nasty regardless of the boat... but then, I dont spend much time in back in fantasy land... If you have a pair of salopettes and a dinghy smock you'll be fine. Make sure you cary a multitool with a botle opener at all times though. |