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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 have Atlantic Crossing on vinyl somewhere
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.
Just go for it pal , it's not the Vendee Globe , even girlies can sail single handed . If they know what they are doing , it will be fun . Scillies are great 👍
Ooh, hello sailor, how can I help you?
It might not be such a bad idea if you DID have some kind of duty. Doing something will help focus your attention and lessen the possibility of sea-sickness ... now THAT really would take the shine off the whole experience and you'd be dreading the return journey back if it did.
These guys told me to eat plenty of ginger. Its supposed to be excellent.
Perhaps I could try mast dancing.
As long as you have life saving appliances at hand you will be okay. Immersion suits are usually carried on yachts. The answer is always be prepared for the worst (weather and sea state) when out at sea. And of course be drilled to react. I.e. know how to don an immersion suit quickly if required to.
Spedger
Although I worked on compiling navigational charts for many years I was never a seafarer - until someone with access to a yacht invited me to a return trip from Southampton to Cherbourg. It was the longest day of my life and I was seasick most of the journey. Jumped ship and came back on the Seacat. The motion involved is not to be underestimated when the sea is choppy.