NE Offshore Passage advice sought
 

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/

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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

NE Offshore Passage advice sought
 

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/

NE Offshore Passage advice sought
 

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

"John Cairns" wrote in message
...

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

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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
...
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.

NE Offshore Passage advice sought
 

He should take plenty of tampons.

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"John Cairns" wrote in message
...

"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

NE Offshore Passage advice sought
 

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



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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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Kirie Elite 32
http://katysails.tripod.com

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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
...
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

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It's not even close to Christmas Jon.

LB

Jonathan Ganz suggested:
He should take plenty of tampons.

NE Offshore Passage advice sought
 

Well, of course.... duhhh... see only Fishboy thinks I'm a mean
person.

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"katysails" wrote in message
...

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....
--
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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hahahaha.....

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"Lady Sailor" wrote in message
om...
It's not even close to Christmas Jon.

LB

Jonathan Ganz suggested:
He should take plenty of tampons.

NE Offshore Passage advice sought
 

Clearly, Fishboy is quite familiar with their use. Good for her, I mean
him.

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"gonefishiing" wrote in message
...
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
...
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

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On Thu, 22 Jul 2004 21:30:35 -0700, "Jonathan Ganz"
wrote this crap:

He should take plenty of tampons.


You have to gay up every thread, don't you?





Pathetic Earthlings! No one can save you now!

NE Offshore Passage advice sought
 

Thanks Katy,

For the tampon tip.

One back to you. Pampers. Used pretty much as you say but also also used
for big wipe ups, oil spill (careful of combustion in disposal) Draft
stoppers, padding, etc

I wouldn't pack them in sea bag use though. Same for those silk undies.
When I was younger my private parts responded in a way that wasn't very
good for long distance voyaging.

Ole Thom
P/S Ah, memories

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I'm just trying to be helpful. I didn't realize you think
tampons are define gayness. I thought they were
used for plugging holes, and didn't contemplate
until now how you might use them to do that sort
of thing. YUCK!

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"Horvath" wrote in message
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On Thu, 22 Jul 2004 21:30:35 -0700, "Jonathan Ganz"
wrote this crap:

He should take plenty of tampons.


You have to gay up every thread, don't you?





Pathetic Earthlings! No one can save you now!

NE Offshore Passage advice sought
 

When I was younger my private parts responded in a way that wasn't very
good for long distance voyaging.

WAAAYYYY TMI, Thom....
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Kirie Elite 32
http://katysails.tripod.com

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and get used to the idea." - Robert A. Heinlein



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