Planning on leaving in the next 2 weeks for an offshore north
Atlantic passage aboard a friends boat.

Having never done this before, I'm looking for advice, links, etc. on what I
should be bringing.

I'm anticipating the possibility of cold wet and fog.
(sounds like fun, eh?)

for clothing, thinking layers of polar fleece in addition to foul weather
gear.

The trip should be about 2 weeks there and back.

usually travel light and would expect everything to happen in one backpack
so what do you view as essential that i can add to my list?

any/all pearls of wisdom are appreciated.


Gf.

in the event anyone is interested: http://www.novascotia.com/tallships/

"gonefishiing" wrote in message
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Planning on leaving in the next 2 weeks for an offshore north
Atlantic passage aboard a friends boat.

Having never done this before, I'm looking for advice, links, etc. on what
I
should be bringing.

I'm anticipating the possibility of cold wet and fog.
(sounds like fun, eh?)

for clothing, thinking layers of polar fleece in addition to foul weather
gear.

The trip should be about 2 weeks there and back.

usually travel light and would expect everything to happen in one backpack
so what do you view as essential that i can add to my list?

any/all pearls of wisdom are appreciated.


Gf.

in the event anyone is interested: http://www.novascotia.com/tallships/

Synthetics, anything but cotton, trouble is, if you're like most of us most
of your tees are cotton. I would definitely bring swim trunks, I sailed
across the Atlantic primarily in 2 pair of trunks and about half a dozen
tees. If the weather is warm you can wear trunks and tees in the day and
night, cover up with your bib and jacket if it gets too chilly. Beware the
dewpoint. If you happen to be sitting in the cockpit when the dewpoint
occurs, everything you're wearing will be damp. The nice thing about the
trunks is they wash easily and dry quickly. Wipes! You know, baby wipes or
something similar. I've been out several times and thought it would be great
to have several boxes for light clean-up, always manage to forget to bring a
box or two.
John Cairns

Sounds like a great trip. I've heard it claimed that Polar Fleece is the one
technology most responsible for the recent boom in long distance racing.



"gonefishiing" wrote in message
...
Planning on leaving in the next 2 weeks for an offshore north
Atlantic passage aboard a friends boat.

Having never done this before, I'm looking for advice, links, etc. on what I
should be bringing.

I'm anticipating the possibility of cold wet and fog.
(sounds like fun, eh?)

for clothing, thinking layers of polar fleece in addition to foul weather
gear.

The trip should be about 2 weeks there and back.

usually travel light and would expect everything to happen in one backpack
so what do you view as essential that i can add to my list?

any/all pearls of wisdom are appreciated.


Gf.

in the event anyone is interested: http://www.novascotia.com/tallships/

john,
thanks--looks like the backpack just expanded.
gf.

"John Cairns" wrote in message
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Synthetics, anything but cotton, trouble is, if you're like most of us
most
of your tees are cotton. I would definitely bring swim trunks, I sailed
across the Atlantic primarily in 2 pair of trunks and about half a dozen
tees. If the weather is warm you can wear trunks and tees in the day and
night, cover up with your bib and jacket if it gets too chilly. Beware the
dewpoint. If you happen to be sitting in the cockpit when the dewpoint
occurs, everything you're wearing will be damp. The nice thing about the
trunks is they wash easily and dry quickly. Wipes! You know, baby wipes or
something similar. I've been out several times and thought it would be
great
to have several boxes for light clean-up, always manage to forget to bring
a
box or two.
John Cairns

jeff,
yeah............i hope its a great trip also~!
been sailing for about 12 years and this will be the first offshore
experience for me.
admittingly a bit axnious................too much to do to clear off the
work pile.
anxious clients also...oh well.

have heard similar..so polar fleece it is


"Jeff Morris" wrote in message
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Sounds like a great trip. I've heard it claimed that Polar Fleece is the
one
technology most responsible for the recent boom in long distance racing.

He should take plenty of tampons.

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"John Cairns" wrote in message
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"gonefishiing" wrote in message
...
Planning on leaving in the next 2 weeks for an offshore north
Atlantic passage aboard a friends boat.

Having never done this before, I'm looking for advice, links, etc. on
what
I
should be bringing.

I'm anticipating the possibility of cold wet and fog.
(sounds like fun, eh?)

for clothing, thinking layers of polar fleece in addition to foul
weather
gear.

The trip should be about 2 weeks there and back.

usually travel light and would expect everything to happen in one
backpack
so what do you view as essential that i can add to my list?

any/all pearls of wisdom are appreciated.


Gf.

in the event anyone is interested: http://www.novascotia.com/tallships/

Synthetics, anything but cotton, trouble is, if you're like most of us
most
of your tees are cotton. I would definitely bring swim trunks, I sailed
across the Atlantic primarily in 2 pair of trunks and about half a dozen
tees. If the weather is warm you can wear trunks and tees in the day and
night, cover up with your bib and jacket if it gets too chilly. Beware the
dewpoint. If you happen to be sitting in the cockpit when the dewpoint
occurs, everything you're wearing will be damp. The nice thing about the
trunks is they wash easily and dry quickly. Wipes! You know, baby wipes or
something similar. I've been out several times and thought it would be
great
to have several boxes for light clean-up, always manage to forget to bring
a
box or two.
John Cairns

Silk underwear...silk socks...silk dries very quickly but still wicks
moisture away from your body and makes a thin, warm barrier....and yes,
Land's End and LL Bean carry men's silkies....

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katysails
s/v Chanteuse
Kirie Elite 32
http://katysails.tripod.com

"Women and cats will do as they please, and men and dogs should relax
and get used to the idea." - Robert A. Heinlein



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Wipes! You know, baby wipes or
something similar. I've been out several times and thought it would be great
to have several boxes for light clean-up, always manage to forget to bring a
box or two.

Wipes also come in soft side packages which are much easier to cram into a
seabag than a box, and much easier to throw in a net over your bunk....I
keep them aboard all the time and they are very useful fo a lot of different
reasons...
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and get used to the idea." - Robert A. Heinlein



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He should take plenty of tampons

Maybe you should explain why? Or I will....
They work as excellent hole stoppers since they expand...a jiffy/jury rig
fix until you can come up with something better....
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katysails,
ah....yeah...thanks...........should prove interesting
actually sound advice on *almost* all points....thanks.
the tampon thing was creative, but i'll pass on it and leave the supply for
another poster who appears to be famaliar with they're use.

gf


"katysails" wrote in message
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Silk underwear...silk socks...silk dries very quickly but still wicks
moisture away from your body and makes a thin, warm barrier....and yes,
Land's End and LL Bean carry men's silkies....

--
katysails
s/v Chanteuse
Kirie Elite 32
http://katysails.tripod.com

"Women and cats will do as they please, and men and dogs should relax
and get used to the idea." - Robert A. Heinlein