What to wear under the oilskins.

[Nigeldownes]

I know I ask the stupidest questions, and here is another one.

What should you wear under your oilskins. On my last cruise I wore thermal underwear and a pair of jeans, the jeans meant became sort of damp at the end of the day and restricted my leg movements when it came to bending my knees.

 

[suse]

layers -

bottom half: women's tights (men as well); leggings (thermal or otherwise); jersey knit trousers (for bending and stretching, no buttons,zips, etc); padded ski-type trousers; oily trousers. Up to 5 layers, and you can still move, bend, go to the loo (girly).

top half: sleeveless/strap vest; longsleeved t shirt (thermal or otherwise); thin poloneck pullover; thicker pullover; fleece; oily jacket. Up to six layers and you can still move, bend.

feet: tights (see above); 1 pair of thin socks; I pair of thick socks with insulated sole; fleece socks if necessary; boots.

hands: I pair of thin gloves; I pair of padded gloves; I pair waterproof overmitts. Useful if they are attached in some way to you, if/when you have to remove them.

S x

 

[Twister_Ken]

Just about anything really, but avoid jeans/cotton coz once soggy they stay soggy for a longtime. Quick-drying stuff you can buy from places like Blacks or Millets is fine, and cheaper than chandlers gear.

 

[Nigeldownes]

I was thinking of wearing track suit bottoms, its really what to wear in place of jeans.

Foot wear seems to be a problem also, as I end up skidding around the place.

I have sailed with a guy who wore a great one piece romper suit he got with a dry suit.

Susy not sure about tights although I know builders who swear by wearing the misses old tights under clothing in cold weather, my friend wears stockings and a Basque around the house but I am sure that’s nothing to do with the weather.

 

[Channel Ribs]

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...Blacks or Millets is fine, and cheaper than chandlers gear.

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Depends on the chandler and whether they sell outodoor clothing or branded sailing clobber, surely?

 

[jimmynoboat]

I just use decent waterproof walking trousers. They're lightweight, flexible and quick drying.
So, for a cold, wet and windy trip it would be thermal base layer (2 piece), thin socks with thick socks over them, sailing boots, walking trousers, Gill key west salopets, thin fleece and my Gill Key West jacket.
Oh and a life jacket and harness of course.
Still can get cold though so, I may try the tights next trip (only 17 days away!).

 

[bigwow]

Up here in the Irish Sea we usually wear shorts under our oilies, might be because we get such fabulous weather or because we are hard! /forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif /forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif /forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif

 

[Cornishman]

Flannel shirt, and MoD surplus jammy bottoms.

 

[Marsupial]

A good question, so you must decide why you're wearing oilies.

SWIMBO reckons oilies are to keep you dry, other clobber keeps you warm.

So if its warm and wet you wear nothing under the oilies, if its cold and wet wear lots of layers of silk - thats what I have just been told anyway!

 

[Nigeldownes]

Re quote.

Up here in the Irish Sea we usually wear shorts under our oilies, might be because we get such fabulous weather or because we are hard..

So you guys sailing around in the Irish sea are hard in your shorts, hmmmmmmmmmmm.

Think I will stick to the south coast rather than sail with you hard guys if you dont mind.

 

[Jonny_H]

Look at the manfacturer's layering system.

Thermals + Gortex Midlayer + Oilies

The midlayer is breathable,windproof and waterproof so can be worn without the oilies if the weather improves.

Lots of people racing on the Tyne in the winter series just wear thermals and a mid layer system. (I know Geordies are famous for wearing inadequate clothing - but from experience it really is warm!)

This is what we have gone for - not cheap - but very warm, dry and comfortable.

Jonny

 

[Vara]

What BigWow neglects to mention is that his humble little craft has every mod con known to man installed for comfort,his ruffty tufty image should be taken with a very large pinch of salt. /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

When I last saw him he was relaying the lines for the Tennis court on his fore deck. /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

 

[thalassa]

A general principle is to wear thin synthetics with an open structure directly on your skin, and a layer of cotton or anything warm and absorbant you fancy over that. This avoids the clammy feeling when working the winches etc., even when donning "breathable" oilskins over the lot.

 

[LymingtonPugwash]

What? You WEAR stuff under your oilies? /forums/images/graemlins/shocked.gif

If cyclists can do it as nature intended, what about yachties?
http://wiki.worldnakedbikeride.org/

I was thinking about taking part but realised I had nothing to wear! /forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif

 

[badman]

Anything warm and stretchy works. /forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif

 

[bigwow]

/forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif /forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif /forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif Tennis courts a bit of an exaggeration! But it does sport a trampoline.

 

[Rowana]

I used to work with a guy who was a serious mountaneer - Matterhorn Etc - and he swore by ladies tights.

I use thermal long johns, then quilted trousers that we used offshore in the North Sea, then Cord trousers. Top half is thermal t-shirt, cotton shirt, fleecy pulover thing, fleecy jacket.

Subtract layers if too warm & add if required.

 

[reginaldon]

A lot of canoeists in the past wore their wife's tights.

 

[Danny Jo]

I agree with those that recommend lots of layers of anything so long as it's not cotton (or, I would add, wool). I browse chandlers, outdoor activity shops, Aldi etc for stock clearance or just cheap polyester garments - non fleece for base layer, then at least one layer of fleece. Multiple layers of polyester really do work!

 

[Rumtotty]

Hi I like to wear dungaree style trousers/legs, rather than waistband styles, there are 3 areas of the body that are sensitive to drafts, your ankles, your middle and your neck. if you draft proof those areas, life is more conmfortable. I am hoping to cross the channel this summer too...!