Hi all hope you are well
Last week I mentioned that sailing in bad weather can still be fun if you have the right clothing .
Here is some stuff from an earlier version when I though Covid would have been sorted by now

This week we’ll look at what to wear .
Obviously a club T shirt is essential but in general I don’t advise people to spend too much in the early days . Chandlers will presumably be shut and now isn’t the time to be going on line .
Obviously a club T shirt is essential but in general I don’t advise people to spend too much in the early days . Chandlers will presumably be shut and now isn’t the time to be going on line .

At first you can get by with a lightweight anorak & over-trousers from a cycling or outdoor shop .
The above show a dinghy suit which I use most then a wet suit useful if you expect to capsize get back in the boat then sail on in reasonable weather .
Lastly a dry suit so you can sail on thru the worst of weather . Great but pricey !
The above show a dinghy suit which I use most then a wet suit useful if you expect to capsize get back in the boat then sail on in reasonable weather .
Lastly a dry suit so you can sail on thru the worst of weather . Great but pricey !

That’s my very old buoyancy aid , I also wear a sailing knife with a marlin spike and shackle “spanner” I also have various “leathermen “ the best being the Wave .
Next wet suit boots which really are worth getting as cold feet really spoil things .
Lightweight wellies ok unless you are launching from a beach .
Any old pair of trainers or plimsolls are ok but never sandals or bare feet .
Sailing glove of man made fabric not leather again a worthwhile first buy .
Different versions of full or part fingers are available .
Woolly hats good but no bobbles and a balaclava is great because it doesn’t fall off and you can just use it as a scarf when things hot up .
Next wet suit boots which really are worth getting as cold feet really spoil things .
Lightweight wellies ok unless you are launching from a beach .
Any old pair of trainers or plimsolls are ok but never sandals or bare feet .
Sailing glove of man made fabric not leather again a worthwhile first buy .
Different versions of full or part fingers are available .
Woolly hats good but no bobbles and a balaclava is great because it doesn’t fall off and you can just use it as a scarf when things hot up .
However even with the best of gear the cold can be a real risk