What will your Dad want on Fathers Day?
by Steve Cockerill, Rooster Sailing 17 Jun 2009 12:09 BST
My Dad is 81, his hair is getting a little thin on top, yet he is still racing, not in a Merlin, but in a GP14; it gives him the feeling of safety in his old age. His balance has gone a bit, occasionally he falls over, but he still enjoys the 'boat on boat' tactics at Tamworth Sailing Club and is still very competitive, that's in the genes, but what I really mean is he still wins races.
If I were to buy him a small sailing related present, I wonder what he would like or need - and what can I really afford?
He is not going to pull on a pair of skin tight hiking shorts - I am not sure he still hikes at 81.
He might like a pair of neoprene shorts - great on summer day's sailing.
His Race Skin is still in good shape.
His new Hi-Fits are doing a good job - and have no sign of wear yet.
The Poly Pro Top I got him for Christmas is now being worn every weekend on the water - and he has told all his Bowling friends about it too!
A Lycra Top might cool him down - but I am not sure he likes to be cold at 81.
So perhaps its time to cover up the thinning hairline with a Rooster AeroMesh Cap that is loaded with Lycra in the headband to both keep him cool on his summer sailing days and grip his head with assurance on windy days.
Obviously it also useful to stop his wise head from getting too much sun - and as they come in three different sizes, I can get one that fits him properly!