Getting wet....

[snowleopard]

After 5 years sailing with a roof over my head, I went to sea in a mono last year and was re-introduced to the joys of sitting in a spray-lashed open cockpit for 12 hours. The upshot is that I've discovered that both my sets of oilies keep water out about as well as a string vest.

I've been asked to do a trip from the solent to La Rochelle in another mono in the next few weeks and I want to avoid hypothermia.

So where do I get a good (i.e. seriously cheap) deal on an outfit that will keep the Atlantic on the outside but will only be worn once in a blue moon.

 

[zefender]

1, Borrow a set
2, Rent a set from a charter company
3, Rince your old set(s) in waterproofing solution

 

[BrendanS]

allgadgets £70 for full set of breathables. Only problem is he only has small size left, so if you are larger framed it won't be much help to you
http://www.allgadgets.co.uk/ag/product.asp?dept%5Fid=6&pf%5Fid=AG2007

 

[Twister_Ken]

Get googling

Trawling my shruken memory glands, I seem to remember there's a biz in the IOW that makes really good stuff, but for commerical operators rather than richyotties. However they do (or did) sell retail, and you get all the bells and whistles for rather less than yer top of the range Lloygiltos.

A web search should find them.

 

[ShipsWoofy]

Re: Get googling

I just tried entering Lloygiltos into google, nothing, not even a <span style="color:red"> did you mean: </span>

 

[Juggler7823]

You could try the helly Hansen and Musto retail outlets in Bicester

 

[Talbot]

Good quality but a lot less than Musto etc are the Jag suits available http://www.jagwetsuits.co.uk/index.cfm?f...oductCode=jagS3 at £175

or the XM Ocean - but that needs the different layers

really cheap solution - down to the caravan shop and buy some Fabsil. soak the clothing in this two or three times, and it should be much improved.

Dont forget that you will also need to have boots, good gloves (diving gloves are good for this) and some form of hat. personally I dont know how these monohull guys manage unless they are total masochists.

 

[Kilter]

last bank holiday we had a market in Glossop. One stall was selling all sorts of outdoor stuff including work gear. One thing that caught my eye was a full outdoor set, sallopette type trousers and insulated jacket with hood etc...nice high vis yellow and plenty of reflective tape. Wife and I remarked at the time they looked fine for boating and whole set was about £65! therefore maybe worth visiting your local workwear store!

 

[mirabriani]

Yes I have a Jag, it seems like good value
However, For my use I keep a lightweight suit to hand and try to use it as soon as necessary. No fun being wet, cold and uncomfortable.
For a night trip in this country a decent breathable is essential.

Hope this helps......Briani

 

[powerskipper]

It tends to be head neck wrists and hands that get cold, and mostly from wind chill, a peaked hat is good for deflecting water coming over the top, man made layer under oils as well are much warmer. I tend to use coastal stuff and reproof in about once or twice a season, mite be worth trying,



Oh and remember to pull oily over boot tops /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

 

[phanakapan]

Oh and remember to pull oily over boot tops


Agree- I was showing off my new Dubarries (a present- could never afford them myself!) by swanking about in the marina with my oilies tucked in. Then got very wet indeed- I can assure you they are waterproof- even from the inside out!

 

[Becky]

Why don't you do what other leany yotties these days?
I mean hide under the spray hood after switching on the autohelm. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

Doesn't matter what you wear then. Provided, of course, that what you choose is warm enough.

 

[snowleopard]

Precisely what I do on my own boat. my helm seat is under the hard top and almost totally spray-proof. When taken onto someone else's boat to help them it seems a bit mean to grab the comfy seat and let them get on with it!

My helm seat: (NOT me helming) /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

Looks like problems with the link. Will have to give the host a slapped wrist. Where are you pessimist???

 

[Guest]

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personally I dont know how these monohull guys manage unless they are total masochists.

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Hmmmm when I owned a catamaran I had to wear a wetsuit...

 

[pessimist]

Here (Dartmuff). Wot?

Just tried it. It works vur I.

 

[Talbot]

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when I owned a catamaran I had to wear a wetsuit

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Hobie, dart or pringle?

 

[Guest]

Hobie /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

 

[Blueboatman]

Re: Getting wet....2days to La Rochelle so..

Get a pair of nice ones mail order on 7day 'sale or return' ? You could then claim that you thought it was 'Sail and return"

 

[KRG]

Strange place to have a foot /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

 

[phatcat1]

Andark Mail order/shop in Bursledon are very good and will probably have offers on.

Certainly worth a call.