Dinghy camping

[Wansworth]

 

[veshengro]

Roger is a real character, he puts a lot of sea miles under that 15 foot keel and makes some really interesting videos.
Hoping f or a nice summer and lots of nights out again this year under my tent at anchor or dried out somewhere quiet, peaceful and isolated.

 

[Chiara’s slave]

I doubt Mrs Wansworth would be up for it.

 

[Wansworth]

I doubt Mrs Wansworth would be up for it.

No,certain elements missing

 

[Wansworth]

Done my bit of dinghy camping that’s where I learnt to anchour and do stuff but on a smaller scale

 

[Stemar]

Madame hasn't seen it, but I can feel her disapproval of the idea from here.

Mine too. I'm at an age where I want certain creature comforts.

 

[The Q]

In my little keel boat, no bigger, smaller than that dinghy, it would be like sleeping in an uncomfortable coffin..

 

[ylop]

When I bought a yacht one of my main criteria was it must not feel like I'm camping - full standing headroom, no gymnastics to get out of bed, a toilet not a porta-potty, ability to make a cup of tea underway, somewhere to hang wet kit etc.

Economically dinghy camping is much more logical. Practically its a lot of faff. I'm a but surprised none of the big dinghy builders (or even niche ones) have come up with a really clever, low hassle design. I presume this means the current target market like making their own modifications etc.

 

[veshengro]

Madame hasn't seen it, but I can feel her disapproval of the idea from here.

Mine too. I'm at an age where I want certain creature comforts.

Poor 'ol sod
I'm nearly 79 so I've got a while yet..

 

[boomerangben]

When I bought a yacht one of my main criteria was it must not feel like I'm camping - full standing headroom, no gymnastics to get out of bed, a toilet not a porta-potty, ability to make a cup of tea underway, somewhere to hang wet kit etc.

Economically dinghy camping is much more logical. Practically its a lot of faff. I'm a but surprised none of the big dinghy builders (or even niche ones) have come up with a really clever, low hassle design. I presume this means the current target market like making their own modifications etc.

Swallow Yachts Bayraider Expedition is excellent for reducing faff for camping. Having a cabin to sleep in (and no more) removes the need for a cockpit tent. My dad took great pleasuring in making a support for a bistro style camping stove so we can cook under the spray dodger. There’s very little faff and lots of fun. Sails well, draws a pixie boot so no need for a tender, just some creative anchoring with an anchor bungee.

 

[zoidberg]

Dinghy camping....?

Not everyone can manage it.

 

[Stemar]

Mine too. I'm at an age where I want certain creature comforts.

Poor 'ol sod
I'm nearly 79 so I've got a while yet..

I hope I've got a few years left too, but the wanting creature comforts bit came in at about 25