First sail of 2025

[lustyd]

I don’t know the reasoning, it’s certainly not cheaper. It does seem that most fleece fabric has gotten thinner and more plasticy in recent times so perhaps the “good fleece” they used to line it with is no longer available or maybe it’s more popular and I’m just old and grumpy

 

[dunedin]

I don’t know the reasoning, it’s certainly not cheaper. It does seem that most fleece fabric has gotten thinner and more plasticy in recent times so perhaps the “good fleece” they used to line it with is no longer available or maybe it’s more popular and I’m just old and grumpy

I have just bought a Berghaus Gore Windstopper second hand on eBay as better than can find new

 

[Koeketiene]

Just a daysail - in between (too) windy days.

Classic Med: either there's too much wind or not enough.

 

[capnsensible]

The couple of times I've been out on boats in the past week, the most important thing to wear has been SPF 30 sunscreen on my ears.

 

[Koeketiene]

The couple of times I've been out on boats in the past week, the most important thing to wear has been SPF 30 sunscreen on my ears.

There's no need to rub it in.

 

[westhinder]

Thanks for the warning. That happens so often. Bean counters at work, or just fashion?

Any suggestions for an alternative?

When my Musto Snug was worn out, I replaced it with a Henri Lloyd midlayer jacket lined with Primaloft, which is brilliant, the warmest I have ever had. Sadly no longer available, but I noticed Musto now have a Primaloft jacket. I have no experience of it, but it might be worth a try.

 

[lustyd]

The couple of times I've been out on boats in the past week, the most important thing to wear has been SPF 30 sunscreen on my ears.

I got a bit sunburned on my trip above too. Even worse I didn't notice because it was 2 degrees and it's been months since I thought about sunscreen

 

[Malish]

its quiet on the Orwell (picture from HHA camera), one boat in the distance ('Sunspray' if the AIS is correct)

 

[capnsensible]

Not a saily day, but been down to boat im taking out Saturday to watch mini globe qualifier start

Washdown and pre sea checks. Nice afternoon.