Clothing to take on a small boat

[john_morris_uk]

Lots of sensible suggestions. One thought from me is there’s no shame in arriving on board with your foul weather gear over one arm. You don’t need the take up room in your soft bag with foulies.

If the weather is half decent I don’t bother with socks.

In Antarctica four week underwear used to be: correct way round for one week, reverse for a week, turn inside out and repeat. I’ve never tried it but when I was serving, I’ve certainly worn the same combats for days on end when on exercise or when operational.

For a four week cruise there’s no reason not to change your clothes regularly. There are bound to be days when you’re alongside somewhere and can get to a laundrette.

 

[Mudisox]

You don't need a laundrette to wash clothes.
Magic towels work well and all can be dried more quickly using the hand drier in the marina showers. i normally wash my knickers in the shower underfoot, before in any case.

 

[john_morris_uk]

You don't need a laundrette to wash clothes.
Magic towels work well and all can be dried more quickly using the hand drier in the marina showers.

True, but it’s the drying that is a challenge if the weather is inclement. Several blokes on a small boat makes hand washing everything a nightmare. It’s also time consuming. So long as you’ve got clothes that will tolerate being tumble dried, a laundrette is very convenient.

 

[PilotWolf]

True, but it’s the drying that is a challenge if the weather is inclement. Several blokes on a small boat makes hand washing everything a nightmare. It’s also time consuming. So long as you’ve got clothes that will tolerate being tumble dried, a laundrette is very convenient.

Engine compartment if motoring - with care.

And share machines! Saves time and money.

W

 

[Babylon]

Engine compartment if motoring - with care.

Creative thinking!

Reminds me of how Australian stockmen used to (or still do?) cook their steaks - wrap in aluminium foil and strap to exhaust manifold, round up stock etc, then have lunch! ?

 

[PilotWolf]

Creative thinking!

Reminds me of how Australian stockmen used to (or still do?) cook their steaks - wrap in aluminium foil and strap to exhaust manifold, round up stock etc, then have lunch! ?

When I was doing tourist trips we used to put our pasties/pies on the engine in the morning and by lunchtime they were perfect!

W.

 

[Iliade]

I'm sure that all of this is teaching you to suck eggs, but:

Vacuum storage bag(s) for clothes & separate one for sleeping bag, but do ask the skipper what he expects you to bring. Everything should be in one soft main bag that you can sleep alongside if required. Pillowcase can be filled with clothes to make a pillow. I carry a thick fleece or better still two or three thin ones.

You will encounter rain, spray, hail and probably snow. Sometimes these may occur outside of your berth too. A stout umbrella may seem daft, but can be a godsend, especially for fending off the natives. You may encounter sunshine so don't forget the swimwear and sunglasses. Suncream and lip stuff also important as the sunlight is compounded when it is reflected back from the sea.

Go commando - wet underwear is a menace. Cotton is miserable when wet and difficult to dry. I swear by coolmax shirts and similar, e.g., Mountain Equipment Ibex, trousers. They hand wash and dry very quickly and take up very little bag space. I'd definitely second merino wool, but more for winter. If you have good foul weather salopettes you could mostly just wear shorts underneath.

A very warm hat for night passages.

Also:

• The PLB from your own boat
• A good miniature torch. I like bike headlights
• Spare 12v phone charger and a waterproof bag for any such toys.
• A cheap multi-tool
• A bottle opener

Spend a day or two beforehand near a pig or chicken farm to acclimatise to the inside of an ~8m boat when filled with three blokes and a quantity of alcohol ;0)

 

[Petertheking1982]

Clothes wise normally bank on 4 sets for summer.

Sailing / wet clothes - underware, trousers and jumper, extra warm top, waterproofs, hats and gloves. All modern non smelly quick dry materials.

Cabin clothes / dry clothes - underware, tracksuit bottoms, hoodie, slippers (ideally non smelly quick dry, but to me comfort more important)

Shore / pub - trousers, tshirt, shirt, jumper

Beach clothes - swim shorts, uv proof top, quick dry towel

Other stuff would include wash kit, sleeping bag, torch, phone chargers, headphones ect.

 

[Yellow Ballad]

100l crewsaver bag, fill it with what ever you like after you've put your sailing kit in there. Pillow under straps, sleeping bag seperate, wear your sailing jacket.

Crewsaver Crew Holdall: Red Crewsaver Holdall In 75L Or 100L

Myself a weeks worth of underwear and socks, couple of pairs of trousers, weeks worth of t-shirts couple of thick jumpers, thin jacket and a pair of walking shoes. I normally take a small backpack (day pack) empty as well with a water bottle, snacks etc.

And always a bottle of something!

 

[Laysula]

If you take enough booze, no one cares how much kit you bring.

 

[Sybarite]

I'm sure that all of this is teaching you to suck eggs, but:

Vacuum storage bag(s) for clothes & separate one for sleeping bag, but do ask the skipper what he expects you to bring. Everything should be in one soft main bag that you can sleep alongside if required. Pillowcase can be filled with clothes to make a pillow. I carry a thick fleece or better still two or three thin ones.

You will encounter rain, spray, hail and probably snow. Sometimes these may occur outside of your berth too. A stout umbrella may seem daft, but can be a godsend, especially for fending off the natives. You may encounter sunshine so don't forget the swimwear and sunglasses. Suncream and lip stuff also important as the sunlight is compounded when it is reflected back from the sea.

Go commando - wet underwear is a menace. Cotton is miserable when wet and difficult to dry. I swear by coolmax shirts and similar, e.g., Mountain Equipment Ibex, trousers. They hand wash and dry very quickly and take up very little bag space. I'd definitely second merino wool, but more for winter. If you have good foul weather salopettes you could mostly just wear shorts underneath.

A very warm hat for night passages.

Also:

• The PLB from your own boat
• A good miniature torch. I like bike headlights
• Spare 12v phone charger and a waterproof bag for any such toys.
• A cheap multi-tool
• A bottle opener

Spend a day or two beforehand near a pig or chicken farm to acclimatise to the inside of an ~8m boat when filled with three blokes and a quantity of alcohol ;0)

I find ziplock freezer bags good especially when things are vulnerable in the dinghy.

 

[Wansworth]

Don’t forget the ironing board ,keep up standards....

 

[oldmanofthehills]

Engine compartment if motoring - with care.

And share machines! Saves time and money.

W

Yes but wrecked a mates walking boots that way when they slipped and fell on exhaust pipe

 

[Deleted member 36384]

Flannel cloth (wet) and ....

One-Wear Mens Disposable Underwear (5 Pack) Super Soft Throw Away Paper Disposable Pants, Disposable Briefs, Disposable Panties for Travel Underwear Spa Day Emergency Pack Hospital Pants (White): Amazon.co.uk: Clothing

 

[Daydream believer]

Flannel cloth (wet) and ....

One-Wear Mens Disposable Underwear (5 Pack) Super Soft Throw Away Paper Disposable Pants, Disposable Briefs, Disposable Panties for Travel Underwear Spa Day Emergency Pack Hospital Pants (White): Amazon.co.uk: Clothing

Must make sure I get the pants & not the panties if going with 3 blokes for 4 weeks. Gets lonely out there on the ocean waves
Or was that a deliberate "slip" on your part?

 

[colind3782]

The length of the boat reduces by a foot a day x the number of bodies on board!

 

[ryanroberts]

I wore as little as possible this summer. But sailing in tighty whities or less is more acceptable solo unless you are German