Sailing Clothing

   I really depends on what you're going to be sailing and how windy it will be. Post back with that information and I can give you some more advice :)
I think when I first started sailing I picked up a cheap wetsuit (Asda had a weird deal thing where they were selling them for 10 pounds) and wetsuit boots and wore a standard raincoat thing over the top and I was fine. People in my scout group who don't sail tend to wear trackies, and lots of thing layers and that seems to work fine.

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Mister Nick Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Far too distracted from work Joined: 01 Aug 09 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 389	Post Options Post Reply Quote Mister Nick Report Post Quote Reply Topic: Sailing Clothing Posted: 26 Mar 11 at 2:57pm
	I really depends on what you're going to be sailing and how windy it will be. Post back with that information and I can give you some more advice :) I think when I first started sailing I picked up a cheap wetsuit (Asda had a weird deal thing where they were selling them for 10 pounds) and wetsuit boots and wore a standard raincoat thing over the top and I was fine. People in my scout group who don't sail tend to wear trackies, and lots of thing layers and that seems to work fine.

alstorer Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 02 Aug 07 Location: Cambridge Online Status: Offline Posts: 2899	Post Options Post Reply Quote alstorer Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 24 Mar 11 at 4:22pm
	Speak to who ever is taking you sailing- how wet it is depends on: What sort of boat it is how windy it is how hard the boat is pushed. For most dinghy sailing you'll need a wetsuit minimum at this time of year- often this is required by club rules at reservoirs. The person taking you sailing or the club may have spares you can borrow.
	-_ Al

monkeyspurs Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Newbie Joined: 24 Mar 11 Online Status: Offline Posts: 1	Post Options Post Reply Quote monkeyspurs Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 24 Mar 11 at 3:57pm
	Hey, I'm going sailing for the first time on a reservoir by my house. What kind of clothing do I need? How wet am I realistically gonna get? Edited by monkeyspurs - 16 May 12 at 11:29am