tips and trick ( non sailing)

Ian K said...

Plastic bags, for your feet and hands, make it much easier to get long wetsuits on. I only learnt about this last weekend, or is this old news?

jh2703 said...

I got myself one of these shades a few seasons ago and it's been a good investment, Great to keep off the summer sun or winter rain.

redsurfbus said...

Its the limescale in the fresh water that damages the monofilm and stitching when it dries (obviously if you have quite acidic tap water this isnt a problem, here in the uk its quite alkaline), leave them wet with salt water and when you sell on 2 years later one rinse of fresh water makes them look like new.

You can never have enough duct tape.

Never leave the bigger sail at home!

Mobydisc said...





Many years ago I had rigged the sail on the beach and went to get the board out of the car. I turned around to see the sail flying through the air with people scattering but one young girl wasn't quick enough and copped the sail to the back of the head. The girl was Tongan and her entire family were there and to make matters worse she was pregnant. I nearly died. She was knock out and I thought I will be joining her. We called an ambulance and I spoke to her extended family who were very calm about the incident. It was a howling southerly that day and after everything had calmed down, I had a smokin session with the family watching from the beach. So remember to secure your sail.
Another tip is take a plastic box to throw your wet gear into. Nothing worse than a stinky car.

PhilSWR said...

I have a fish tub in the back of the Vitara for my wetsuit, extension, harness, soggy towel etc. Great idea, keeps everything together and save rusting out the back of your car. But what about your sails? Roof or in the car? They seem to drip sea water for ages...