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April Cruising Weekend #1

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General Information

  • A soft bag is preferable to a hard suitcase as it is easier to stow on board.
  • There is no facility to wash clothing on board other than a simple rinse in cold fresh water. There may be an opportunity to wash clothes on longer trips (7 days or more).
  • Remember to bring your logbook (if you already have one).

The following is only a recommendation and the lists are by no means comprehensive. Make sure to look at the weather forecast before the trip and come prepared for cold and wet weather. Please contact the event organiser, Sarah Chapman (profile), if you have any questions.

 

Sleeping at Night

 

At night it can get fairly cold. Make sure you have an adequate sleeping bag and we recommend bringing some pyjamas. We also recommend bringing a travel pillow for some added comfort. If you are a light sleeper, ear plugs are also sometimes useful.

 

Essential

Optional

Sleeping bag

Toiletries

Towel

Ear plugs

Head torch

Pyjamas

Travel pillow

 

 

During the Day


During the day you will most likely want to wear waterproofs as your outermost layer. There are club waterproofs available on board but you are welcome to bring your own. Underneath waterproofs people normally wear a base layer and jumper or fleece. Jeans are not recommended as they are hard to dry if they get wet. Make sure to bring some spare clothes in case you get wet.

 

Essential

Optional

Gloves

Jumper or fleece

Warm hat

Warm socks

Spare clothes

 Waterproofs

Footwear

As well as club waterproofs, there are club waterproof boots available on board. When you're not wearing those we recommend walking boots, trainers, or shoes designed for sailing. Deck shoes are not ideal when it's cold and wet.

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