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What do I needs to wear?
The sea is cold and wet, the sun is hot, the The sea is cold and
wet, the sun is hot, the wind is dry or wet, The rain is invariably wet
and you may be on a dry boat or a wet boat, and sailing is fun - really!
Tricky huh? Especially if its the first time.
You can spend a fortune on the right gear or just get the basics.
either way keep it simple for starters. We may have some spare bouyancy
aids so ask well before if you haven't got one.
On the right is a list of what you will need and below this
what is optional and a good idea if you do it seriously.
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First Time basics:
BOUYANCY AID
SPLASH JACKET
OLD TROUSERS OR SHORTS
OLD TOP
OLD TRAINERS
FLEECE
SUNSCREEN
HAT
TOWEL
CHANGE OF CLOTHES
Expert:
BOUYANCY
AID
SPLASH JACKET
WETSUIT (STEAMER)
SHORTS
RASH VEST
WET BOOTS
FLEECE
SUNSCREEN
HAT
TOWEL
CHANGE OF CLOTHES
IF IT'S COLD - LOADS OF LAYERS AND FIND BERNARD HE MAY HAVE SOME
SOUP! |
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Sources of clothing, accessories etc:
Nucleus Watersports. 204 Frinton Road,
Holland-on-Sea, Clacton, CO15 5SP 01255 812146 They give a discount to
cyc members
Morgan Marine
The Boatyard Brightlingsea, Shipyard Estate, Brightlingsea, Essex,
CO7 0AR
Tel: 01206 302003
French Marine 61-63 Waterside,
Brightlingsea,
Essex,
CO7 0AX
Tel: + 44 (0) 1206 302133 or 305233
Seamark Nunn Limited
400 High Road
Trimley St.Martin
Felixstowe, Suffolk, IP11 0SG
01394-451000
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