Quote Originally Posted by Louth View Post
I've been offered a once in a lifetime chance (for me)

A 28 hour trip to the Scilly Isles. With 2 days drinking while there. These guys are serious yachtsmen... Atlantic crossing etc.

I've never been on a yacht before. My question is, what gear do I need for offshore sailing? This isn't the usual coastal sailing.

I could ask the guys but I don't want to be pestering them with questions. Would a waterproof jacket (fleece inside) and same trousers? Footwear?
I almost collapsed with price of those offshore suits and boots.
I'm hoping to do this for less than 150.
I only know a little about sailing, but living in Pembs I know a lot of sailing types (that doesn't sound good! ).
My view is keep away, you would be well out of your depth (so to speak) in terms of the knowledge and strength required to man an ocean going yacht over the very tricky waters of the Irish Sea and St George's Channel.
And as far as the drinking goes these lads are very serious heavy duty drinkers. If you are lucky enough to find a bar on Scilly you would not get out alive.
So give it a miss.