Getting into bed

[snowleopard]

Our double berths all require you to climb in over the head, being in the ends of the hulls. Once in and feet extended down into the end of the hull, either the pillow falls on the floor or you need to get up in the night and end up kicking your partner in the ear while turning round.

If you regularly sleep in this type of berth, how do you get in and out and how do you stop the pillows falling off?

 

[LadyInBed]

My aft double is lateral, so I end up having to climb all over SHMBO when she is onboard /forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif

 

[tjfmmaes]

Hi

Same problem here- the only solution I found was a) sleep without a pillow - doesn't really work. b) grable feeblishly for one time to time - same result c) roll one into your sleeping bag - again, if you prefer duvets no go. So, sorry, no result here.

Re contortioanism, I found my legs bend quite beyond what i thought they could do without hitting partner on the head in the end. Also found I could do without loo breaks as msch, it made for a "loud" head breaak in the morning though.

So if anyone found a solution to this, please let me know, still driving me head (=pillow) less and potty.

Thanks

Tom

 

[cruisingsam]

can't understand the problem then /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif

 

[webcraft]

[ QUOTE ]
grable feeblishly for one time to time

[/ QUOTE ] You a descendant of the late lamented Stanley Unwin by any chance?

 

[Phoenix of Hamble]

My plan is to use an 'undersheet' that has been made from an ordinary modified bed sheet of the modern elasticated variety, and sew 'pockets into it for pillows..... should work really well..... containing everything and allowing use of either a duvet or sleeping bag...... and as a bonus, will protect the berth cushion material...

 

[scarlett]

In my under cockpit berth, I get in forwards and turn round once in far enough. I can do it in my sleep.

 

[Lakesailor]

[ QUOTE ]
In my under cockpit berth, I get in forwards and turn round once in far enough. I can do it in my sleep.

[/ QUOTE ]

Bit like a cat then.

Is it like housing where the designer squeezes in as much accomodation as they can. Less is more?

 

[castaway]

I use a double duvet which I fold over with the open side to the edge of the bunk so I sleep both on, and under the thing. To stop the duvet sliding off onto the floor I have a length of bungy chord on the hull side which runs inside and along the fold, from head to toe....Works a treat

I also find that decent grap handles on the deckhead really do help a lot getting comfortable in a confined space, one can take the weight off ones shoulders to get rid of any creases etc.

Nick

www.yachtsite.co.uk/fairweather

 

[kds]

Nick,

"decent grap handles "

Couldn't agree more - and also useful when it comes to the "brace yourself, Sheila" bit !
Ken

 

[mirabriani]

KDS,

Do you mean "Aussie Foreplay?"

Regards Briani

 

[dedwards]

I have found that putting a back cushion from one of the sofas under the mattress helps (It was exactly the right length to fit the width of the berth) as it raises your head and serves as a bit of a lip to keep your pillow on your bed.

 

[kds]

Thats the one !
Ken

 

[ashanta]

I would't know! I don't have a double berth other than the trad forepeak variety. I'm not sure I could get up in the morning to catch the tide if I did? (with SWMBO onboard that is)!
Regards.

peter.