Winter Sailing Gear – Top tips from First Class Sailing

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As well as a warm hat, pack sun glasses for when the sun is low. A peaked cap is great under an oilskin hood when its raining. It keeps the hood out of your eyes.

Example of sailing clothingStaying warm means staying dry, invest in a good set of oilskins. We supply, free of charge, high spec ‘Musto BR1’ oilskins to use on board on all of our practical courses.

Make sure you pick your oilskins too big so that you have room for layers beneath!

Ski gear doubles up well for winter sailing. We recommend wearing Salopettes or track suit bottoms under waterproof trousers and thermals under these.

On top base and mid layers should be worn under a wind proof jacket followed by an oilskin jacket.

Always pack spare socks in case you get damp feet.

A pair of warm gloves can be a godsend. Ski gloves work particularly well when you are steering. You would want to take them off when handling ropes though.

A neck scarf or ‘snooze’ or ‘snug’ is great for protecting your neck and you can pull it up over your mouth and checks when it is really cold.

Jiggle and wiggle! Keep moving to stay warm. Have a jiggle about and keep your toes wiggling!

Stay Safe—Lifejackets should be worn at all times. Crotch straps need to be as tight as you can to prevent the lifejacket from covering your face and coming up over your head (and potentially falling off) on inflation (Sorry Gents!)

By Charlie Tulloch

Posted by: firstclass

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