Ever slept in the cockpit or on deck overnight ?

[LONG_KEELER]

If so . What is it like ?

If yes, please state where and what month.

 

[Jonny A]

Yes, at sea north east of Antigua, May.

With something soft to lie on, it is an absolute joy.

 

[capnsensible]

Yes, at sea north east of Antigua, May.

With something soft to lie on, it is an absolute joy.

Not anchored off though you get eaten alive by mossies.

 

[Daydream believer]

Yes. Under way. I have a hamock that holds me firmly so I do not roll from side to side, thus waking me up. I place a sponge by the side of my head to stop it rolling. Every 15 mins I just raise my head, look round & crash back. It is also good for sea sickness as I can see a wide horizon & am sitting semi upright. Feet go into the cockpit. It is also nice in the harbour to sit & read & watch the world go by. My head just comes so the top is at deck level

 

[Clancy Moped]

In Greece, Spain, Italy, France, Turkey yes loads of times, it all depends on how loud the other half is snoring, it's quite nice waking up at sun up.

 

[Jonny A]

Not anchored off though you get eaten alive by mossies.

God, no!

 

[The Q]

Several times but only during the 3 Rivers Race, when becalmed, uncomfortable, damp with dew, and liable to be eaten by horse flys..
Where? that's Norfolk Broads 28th-29th May this year, 100+ entries..
somewhere on here..

 

[Skylark]

Many times in various conditions. One notable occasion was crossing the North Sea in May and being caught by not-forecast heavy weather. We were 4 on a MAB with tiller steering. 2 crew incapacitated by sea sickness, leaving 2 of us to fight the helm. 30 minute rota. Tried to sleep on the cockpit sole. Not very pleasant.

 

[KeelsonGraham]

Puerto la Cruz Venezuela 1991. Woken by an armed intruder stealthily climbing up the swim ladder. ?

 

[john_morris_uk]

Many times. Usually when anchored somewhere warm without mosquitoes but sometimes when at sea and when it’s a bit too hot below decks.

 

[geem]

Not anchored off though you get eaten alive by mossies.

Not ha a mozzy problem when anchored off Antigua at all this year. Hatches and portlights open all night with no mozzy nets. We don't anchor close to the beach though

 

[savageseadog]

We were tied up in a raft after a race. One of my crew members decided to sleep on deck without my knowledge (after the pub). He rolled over during the night, right off the boat into the water. Fortunately some people off other boats were still around to pull him out. It provided some amusement on the delivery back.

 

[Habebty]

Cockpit, between Dungeness and the Goodwin, 2 up on a non-stopper from Weymouth to Ipswich. Felt a bit guilty as the other guy had not long just crossed the Atlantic and picked me up at Weymouth ?

 

[R.Ems]

Yes, many times in summer. I have given up doing it when tied to a pontoon though.
Every single time, someone shouts, 'Are you alright there mate?', yes I was having a great kip, until you woke me up...

 

[Major_Clanger]

Many times, and it can be a great joy at sea when it's baking down below. Just ensure you're smothered in Sun cream or you'll end-up badly burned.

I was rudely awakened years ago when a couple of flying fish landed on me. I got my own back by eating them........

 

[Roberto]

Yes. Under way. I have a hamock that holds me firmly so I do not roll from side to side, thus waking me up. I place a sponge by the side of my head to stop it rolling. Every 15 mins I just raise my head, look round & crash back. It is also good for sea sickness as I can see a wide horizon & am sitting semi upright. Feet go into the cockpit. It is also nice in the harbour to sit & read & watch the world go by. My head just comes so the top is at deck level
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Same over here

On long passages (singlehanded or with the family) I always sleep in the cockpit, I have not made an exact count but the total is well over 100 nights. I made two foam pieces covered with cloth which follow the shape of my body and lock in position the head and legs, if they begin to oscillate it's a nightmare. Also, a garden bbq waterproof insulated cover if it is cold (but I avoid like the plague very cold places).

 

[dslittle]

Many times in many places - normally after a good debrief… Gunwharf Quay was an interesting awakening when I was younger!!!

 

[Mei Mac]

Wonderful. Portugal. September.

 

[Supertramp]

Many times on Windermere in the summer. Small boat, kids in cabin and we slept on cockpit seats. Beautiful morning mists and totally still water. Making a ripple felt like a crime.

 

[MADRIGAL]

Like many members of the Dinghy Cruising Association, I sleep in the cockpit frequently. After all, there is really nowhere else aboard where we can stretch out. We put camping mattresses on the cockpit sole, roll our tent out along the boom, and seal it as best we can against the mossies. A paraffin lamp hanging from the boom provides light and heat on many a cool evening.