[C38] Good Foul Weather Gear

[Steve Smolinske]

Larry,

My wife and I both have the generic West Marine gear albeit it is very old, but in good condition.  I would not recommend it, I have noticed everytime we use it that we get wet,(even when it was new) not soaked like a leak but damp all over, it dries out very quickly when the weather stops but what good is that? I would recommend steering clear.  

Steve
Peregrine #312
Seattle (where it rains an awful lot)



From: Mikenolen at aol.com
Sent: Thu 12/18/2008 4:58 PM
To: listserve at catalina38.org
Subject: Re: [C38] Good Foul Weather Gear


  
Larry, Greetings from 4800' above sea level. We sail almost every day of the year, often in below freezing wind chills. I have been extremely pleased with the combination I have been using. Silk base layer, feet, hands, long j's, turtle neck. Polar weight fleece pants and top. Most important Gill "Atlantic" foulies, Gill sea boats (wool socks over silk and lots of foot powder-keeps your feet dry.), Gill balaclava(sp?) and helmsman gloves. It sounds like a lot but really isn't all that cumbersome. I could ski bump runs in that combo. In extreme (winter) conditions we always wear auto inflators and rig jacklines. Not much survivability if you end up in the water, it just make the recovery easier and safer if the body is hanging on the side of the boat. ;-) 

Mike and Buck (pup-1st mate)
S/V The Great Escape
Dock 300 slip 317
Lake Pueblo, Co
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In a message dated 12/18/2008 4:52:42 P.M. Mountain Standard Time, anders at finn.ws writes:
I agree, I havn't had the opportunity to use mine all THAT much but, 
it's lovely gear. My father, Charles (Mighty Quinn) has a lot more 
experience and as far as I knows would swear by Gill's gear.

Anders
Mighty Quinn

Bruce Liese wrote:
> Hi Larry,
>
> My absolute favorite foulies are Gill Key West jackets and trousers. 
> They are pricy but worth every penny.  Everyone I know who wears them
> stays warm and dry in the coldest, wettest weather.  I have a friend who
> delivers yachts throughout the winter and he swears by them.   (Layering
> is essential with any foul weather gear.)  I also highly recommend
> Gill's Helmsman's gloves.  I did my research on foul weather gear after
> suffering near-frostbite during my first Newport to Ensenada race on
> Freudian Sloop II.  Practical Sailor has given Gill Key West very high
> ratings.
>
> I have access to the lowest prices on Gill foul weather gear.  But since
> I don't want to seem like I'm advertising on this listserve I welcome
> any back channel inquiries if you want help finding these at a good
> price.
>
> Bruce
>
>   
>>>> "Larry Malmberg" <larrypi at linkline.com> 12/17/08 3:11 PM >>>
>>>>         
> Has anyone replaced their toe rails?  If so, where did you find new toe
> rail
> and what was the cost?  Foul Weather Gear, there are ton's of ads out
> there
> but I'm relying on the list for some recommendations.  Monday last we
> took
> Hassle up from Long Beach CA to Marina Del Rey for some bottom work, it
> was
> raining and pretty cold (my fingers got numb on the helm) so I'm looking
> for
> some good recommendations from some of the brothers up north, inland
> etc.
> that sail in very cold and foul weather.
>
>
>
>
> Best regards,
>
> Larry Malmberg
> Hassle
>
>
>
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