[C38] Good Foul Weather Gear

[Anders Finn]

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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