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I am planning to keep Harmony comissioned and sail her occasionally in the winter, like I did last year.
One concern I have is, that, in the winter, if one falls overboard, it is almost certain death.
So I feel like I am sailing in a ocean of acid ..or poison .. whatever.
 
If I was to wear a wetsuit under my clothes, would that give me enough warmth to either swim to safety
(inside the harbor) or climb back aboard ?
How much time do I have on 40 degrees water with a wet suit ?
Any polar bears here ???
Ahmet
 


Thu Oct 12, 2006 1:13 am

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I am planning to keep Harmony comissioned and sail her occasionally in the winter, like I did last year. One concern I have is, that, in the winter, if one...
Ahmet
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Oct 12, 2006
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Hi Ahmet, Here is NOAA's "new" Windchill chart. Windchill Index chart: I'd take it with a grain of salt because thermal transfer in liquids is much better than...
We 2 Sail
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Oct 12, 2006
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I've spent 45 minutes in 45 degree water w/ no trouble in a 6 mil wetsuit w/ hood, boots and gloves. It would have been cumbersome to sail in tho, and you...
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Oct 12, 2006
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Thanks Bob. I would not really go sailing in very windy conditions, but it is sometimes nice to spend a relaxing sunny afternoon on the water, even if it is...
Ahmet
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Oct 12, 2006
5:30 pm

It's better to remain on board. Rig jack lines, wear a harness, and clip on. Use a dual tether and never be unclipped, even in the cockpit. Make sure your...
Barry Needalman
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Oct 12, 2006
8:21 pm

And, don't forget, cold air has a lot more power than in the summer. You'll need a reef maybe 10 knots sooner. ... From: MassBaySailors@yahoogroups.com ...
richard usen
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Oct 12, 2006
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Hi Folks, I am pleased to announce that today we went over the 150 member mark. Our group now has 151 sailors. New members please say hello, feel free to share...
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Oct 13, 2006
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About not having a "real" swim ladder. I recall seeing "solution" to not having a swim ladder, for example, if you had a canoe stern. The owners installed a...
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Oct 13, 2006
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About wet suit I sail most WE all winter ( irwin 40) a thin wet suit under jeans and shirt will do wonder when ON the boat as well as IN the water Had to...
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Oct 13, 2006
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Thank you.. that was the information I was looking (and hoping) for ... From: thefrencha@... To: MassBaySailors@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, October 13,...
Ahmet
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Oct 13, 2006
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Yes, that is what I mean with not having a "real" swim ladder. I have a few contraptions, but they are not that easy to use to climb in Ahmet www.sailnomad.com...
Ahmet
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Oct 14, 2006
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I once owned a rope ladder on a boat. I found it almost impossible to use, as w/ any weight on it, it doubled under. I threw it away as soon as I got ashore. ...
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Oct 14, 2006
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Oct 14, 2006
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http://courageoussailing.org/ egistration form. Adult Frostbite Sailing We have begun registration for the 06-07 Frostbite season. Notice of Race Race Schedule...
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Oct 14, 2006
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That has been my experience too. Even climbing onto a dinghy, it is easier to just lift yourself up. Now some of those who work at Cique de-Solei may be able...
Ahmet
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Oct 16, 2006
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A few years ago I took a challenge. The idea was to capsize (self induce), right the boat, refloat it with as little water as possible, and then enter the...
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