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Slight thread drift but related to the subject of scrubbing off. I think that people should remember that in many cases you're not just scrubbing the sealife off the hull. Your anti foul is coming off with it. And you're swimming in it, exposing your skin and possibly your internals to the toxic soup you create. I suspect coppercoat and other hard antifouls may reduce the amounts in the water but not the soft stuff most people use. Its alright saying that you stay up current and in clean water but thats not always possible.
That’s a good point - and not just for my own health. The clincher if one were needed why I should just shut up and stump up!
 

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That’s a good point - and not just for my own health. The clincher if one were needed why I should just shut up and stump up!
Are there any sandy beaches with a good tidal range where you are now?

Rock up, pun in tended, at high water, drop the hook, and wait for low water. Climb out of the boat and give the bum a scrub, get back on board and wait for high water, then sail off. A fender or two can be placed if you scoot round in the dingy as the boat settles.

Always amazed at how few people use this method there a scrubbing wall/frame/whatever is not available.
 

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Slight thread drift but related to the subject of scrubbing off. I think that people should remember that in many cases you're not just scrubbing the sealife off the hull. Your anti foul is coming off with it. And you're swimming in it, exposing your skin and possibly your internals to the toxic soup you create. I suspect coppercoat and other hard antifouls may reduce the amounts in the water but not the soft stuff most people use. Its alright saying that you stay up current and in clean water but thats not always possible.
Yes, this too.excellent point.

I clean my boat's waterline area from the tender.
Primarily due to strong tides and cold water...and my increasing age. No shortage of fouling in "cold" UK waters.
 

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I have done SCUBA diving and trained with a local dive school.

I have a scuba setup on my boat but do not filly kit up as I leave my dive, and the long hose connected to my cylinder on the side deck and with a long hose connected to the first stage regulator on the cylinder and to second stage regulator with the hose strapped to my arm to prevent the regulator from being pulled out of my mouth
 
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