Way back in the day - before fridges ! Damp cotton tea towels were laid over dairy products in the pantry to keep them cool.
@CarpeDiemSailingMagazine Жыл бұрын
Thank you Goodlife Homebrew. That makes a great point!
@corditekid13 жыл бұрын
I always have a pair of ski-goggles handy as I hate getting a face full of spray, they certainly make foul weather sailing safer in my experience.
@CarpeDiemSailingMagazine3 жыл бұрын
Great tip. Thanks
@Palundrium Жыл бұрын
Invaluable, thank you! Newer sailor finally getting ready to get some foul weather gear.
@CarpeDiemSailingMagazine Жыл бұрын
Great to hear! Thank you.
@pedroalvesfission26102 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for making these videos. This one taught me a lot! As someone who has learned to sail in Portugal, this was truly educative, and interesting. Thank you
@CarpeDiemSailingMagazine2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the kind comment. I’m delighted that you found the video helpful
@ButterBub8102 жыл бұрын
As an Australian, sunscreen is essential year round! Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in Australia and affects a huge percentage of sailors. I personally like to use a zinc stick style, it is high protection, and less likely to slide around from water/sweat and get in my eyes (a big annoyance for a lot of sailors). In addition to normal sunscreen, a lip balm with SPF 50+ is also crucial here.
@CarpeDiemSailingMagazine2 жыл бұрын
Thank you. I’m not surprised! Stay healthy!
@willbur36510 ай бұрын
Cotton kills. Not just for sailing, but hiking and camping as well. Very educational video through and through. Thank you 🤙
@CarpeDiemSailingMagazine10 ай бұрын
Yes it does. When I was in college doing an Outdoor Rec program cotton was outlawed and to this day I never wear any cotton at all (inc briefs) in a wet, cold environment!
@mrpmessina3 жыл бұрын
Brilliant! I know probably silly, but I was not sure what type of closing I truly need. There are so many variables and marketing always tries to sell you way too much, but I was never clear what is truly needed. Brilliant tutorial and glad to know we are doing something about inappropriate sunscreens. Absolutely brilliant tutorial. Thank you.
@CarpeDiemSailingMagazine3 жыл бұрын
Fantastic! Not silly at all. Glad it was helpful Paolo. Thank you for the great feedback.
@mrpmessina3 жыл бұрын
@@CarpeDiemSailingMagazine this is incredibly useful. I am really to have stumbled across your channel. Very insightful and I appreciate the sheer amount of work that must have gone into make this video. Immensely appreciated!
@CarpeDiemSailingMagazine3 жыл бұрын
Thanks again and just want to also say once again that it’s not silly at all to not know about the proper sailing clothing. That’s why I produced the video. Hope you’re having a great day. Your comments certainly made mine great 😊
@golnar85432 жыл бұрын
What a useful video, I am going sailing in cold and rainy weather in a few days, I wish I had found it sooner! Next time.. thanks so much for all this wisdom ❤
@CarpeDiemSailingMagazine2 жыл бұрын
Thank you. Glad to help. Stay warm 😉
@carlb90092 жыл бұрын
Another great video. Thanks for sharing you knowledge. Really great channel’, informative and entertaining.
@RicardGomez2 жыл бұрын
Outstanding, always excellent, always useful. Thanks for sharing your experience ans knowledge!!
@CarpeDiemSailingMagazine2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Richard
@drgigispearman77453 жыл бұрын
Awesome information. Thank you
@CarpeDiemSailingMagazine3 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful! So nice of you. Thank you
@j.s.32212 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the great video!! I am joining a winter race team in around West Vancouver, just was looking for boots, gloves, and outer layer. Appreciate the information!
@CarpeDiemSailingMagazine2 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it. I did that West Van Snowflake series for years. Stay warm and dry and have fun.
@canmtb46762 жыл бұрын
23:35. To be precise, HH does not use Gore Tex membrane on their jackets / pants. They have their own membrane called Helly Tech. There is a comparison article that Gore Tex got better waterproofing / breathability over Helly Tech. Musto utilizes Gore Tex.
@CarpeDiemSailingMagazine2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Can B. Good point, you are absolutely correct. I've used both over the years, (far many more years of using different iterations of GoreTex) and so far the Aegir jacket and pants are equal in performance, at least in my experience.
@Homerisnude3 жыл бұрын
I use for like almoste 10 years an outdoor set from Lidel (a german discounter). The trouses are great, got all features you want (like a little plastic clip, so i can clip in my knife or flies pockets on breast hight to warm up your fingers). The jacket is great as well. I got them both impregnated at a shop and and now they are almoste as good as new. I have leather boots as well and use 2 layers of socks: one normal sock which absorbs the water and the other is a wool layer. Never ever had i cold feet and i was sailing in the north of Norway. My next thing to get are polarised sunglases, couse the sun in the morning is just a pain with the reflection on the water and maybe synthetic underclothing like shirts and long underpants.
@CarpeDiemSailingMagazine3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the comment.
@Ratko19972 жыл бұрын
great, great video, thanks for uploading. btw I bought yesterday Musto mpx offshore jacket and waiting to be delivered.. Hopefully it will be of good use
@aerobill85543 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much for an excellent video. As a beginner sailor, this was very educational. Greetings from the Netherlands 🇳🇱
@CarpeDiemSailingMagazine3 жыл бұрын
My pleasure, thank you for the kind comment
@albertofourie32942 жыл бұрын
Awesome video! Thank you for taking the time and sharing your wealth of knowledge with us mere mortals!
@CarpeDiemSailingMagazine2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Alberto, I am delighted that you enjoyed it.
@sparkeyjones62612 жыл бұрын
You'll never see me wearing a baseball cap of any type. But, the Tilley cap, that's cool. I think I'll buy one this week. 😀
@CarpeDiemSailingMagazine2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the comment and for watching Sparkey
@nefibarron22992 жыл бұрын
Great video with clear and easy to understand info
@CarpeDiemSailingMagazine2 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@NearlyNativeNursery2 жыл бұрын
Superb talk on gear. Thanks
@CarpeDiemSailingMagazine2 жыл бұрын
My pleasure. Thanks for the comment Jim
@pamelacotte Жыл бұрын
Thank you! Very useful.
@CarpeDiemSailingMagazine Жыл бұрын
You're welcome!
@OneDullMan3 жыл бұрын
Excellent video. As a fair skinned individual, with some skin cancer lesions, I especially like the focus on sun protection. I did long distance running in Canada and noted that a lot of the gear can be quite similar - a buff, light weight long sleeve shirt and light weight long pants. Keep up the good work and when are we getting Carpe Diem branded Merch? :)
@CarpeDiemSailingMagazine3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the comment John. Great suggestion re the merch. We’re looking into it.
@ScottyO792 жыл бұрын
Every year, my friends and I volunteer to work with Chicagoland Toys for Tots motorcycle parade, on the first Sunday in December. The first year that I rode a motorcycle in the parade, one of my friends gave me a piece of advice I’ll never forget, when dressing in foul/cold weather. “You can’t take it off if you don’t have it with you.”
@CarpeDiemSailingMagazine2 жыл бұрын
So very true. "Better to have it and not need it than need it and not have it" Right? Thanks for the comment Scotty O
@tuancharlie13 жыл бұрын
Really helpful, many thanks !!!
@PetrHosek3 жыл бұрын
Great video. Just a note on polarized sunglasses - be aware that they can make some LCD displays hard or impossible to read. It's a good idea to borrow a pair from someone and test them with your instruments before purchasing.
@CarpeDiemSailingMagazine3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Petr. Very good point. I remember the first time it happened to me, I thought all my instruments had died! Now I live with it and just change my angle of sight
@RenM90811 ай бұрын
If you struggle with synthetic underwear for winter, try merino wool underwear. That was a great alternative for me.
@CarpeDiemSailingMagazine11 ай бұрын
Thanks for the comment RenM908. Yes I agree, I love my Merino wool. Then only problem I've had are moths eating holes in them.
@GoWithTheFloat3 жыл бұрын
excellent informative video. thank you very much!
@CarpeDiemSailingMagazine3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the kind comment Sailing Through Life. I’m delighted that you found it helpful.
@IamPreacherMan Жыл бұрын
Yoga pants and long sleeve UV shirts. Large brim hat, and polarized sunglasses. The tights feel cooler than the sun on your skin anyway.
@CarpeDiemSailingMagazine Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tips!
@WavedancerWesterlyfulmar2 жыл бұрын
I never use much sunscreen my eyes water from fumes off it. Discovered I'm allergic to sunscreen can only use hypoallergenic stuff.
@CarpeDiemSailingMagazine2 жыл бұрын
Me too. Can’t stand the stuff, even the hypo allergenic
@ennyways3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much, that helped me so much.
@CarpeDiemSailingMagazine3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the comment Enny ASMR. I’m very happy to hear that the video helped you.
@derekschick48802 жыл бұрын
Just discovered your channel. Great stuff! Question on base layer for bottoms in foul weather. Do you just do merino wool and quick dry pants under the HH shell?
@CarpeDiemSailingMagazine2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the kind comment and question Derek. It depends. In mild conditions I wear just the Lifa base layer (www.hellyhansen.com/lifa) as it gets cooler I add the Merino and then sometimes a third light insulating fleece layer. I personally I never wear quick dry pants under the shell. I'm a huge believer in layering. Thanks for watching
@derekschick48802 жыл бұрын
@@CarpeDiemSailingMagazine awesome thanks! I’m hoping next summer to be back at Rebecca spit and maybe take some lessons if you are available. Cheers
@CarpeDiemSailingMagazine2 жыл бұрын
@@derekschick4880 Cool. It would be good to meet you. Where do you live? Do you have a boat?
@derekschick48802 жыл бұрын
@@CarpeDiemSailingMagazine I’m in Vancouver but no boat yet… just beginning. If you have suggestions on schools or clubs locally let me know. I’ve done some sailing over the years but not cruising
@across_the_plane68003 жыл бұрын
Good stuff 👍🏼
@CarpeDiemSailingMagazine3 жыл бұрын
Thank you 😊
@RHP-pw8xt3 жыл бұрын
Nice video thank you.
@CarpeDiemSailingMagazine3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the support.
@harbourdogNL2 жыл бұрын
1:20 My favourite winter/foul weather sailing channel: kzbin.info
@CarpeDiemSailingMagazine2 жыл бұрын
Pretty impressive. Thanks for sharing.
@johnhastie22592 жыл бұрын
Brilliant
@CarpeDiemSailingMagazine2 жыл бұрын
Thanks John. I appreciate the kind comment. Glad you enjoyed it
@sailorrusty3 жыл бұрын
You say silk and wool make very good liners, is there a foul weather gear brand that uses both together?
@CarpeDiemSailingMagazine3 жыл бұрын
It does not appear that any of the big foul weather gear brands offer a merino silk combination. The closest I have found is is HH with their Lifa/Merino combination which I have and like but Lifa is synthetic. I did find this website that offers base layers in a silk/ merino blend warmthandweather.ca/collections/unisex/products/engel-men-turtleneck-wool-silk
@Sommers2342 жыл бұрын
I've walked by the Helly Hansen store 100 times in Annapolis. I guess it's time to stop in.
@CarpeDiemSailingMagazine2 жыл бұрын
Might be! Like I said in the video, I do get a pro discount but otherwise not paid by H/H. I really do like their stuff though. My wife too.
@TABBoardsIreland2 жыл бұрын
Hard to beat dubarry for leather breathable warm sailing boots.
@CarpeDiemSailingMagazine2 жыл бұрын
They are beautiful boots! And you pay for them 😉
@douglashope35433 жыл бұрын
Regarding the HH Aegir pants, "3-layer Goretex" is a frequently used but outright misleading marketing trick, one that countless buyers have fallen for. It likely originates from Goretex, as I've seen it used on many products from diverse manufacturers. There is one layer of Goretex. Always. Just one.
@CarpeDiemSailingMagazine3 жыл бұрын
I do not believe that anyone is claiming that there are multiple layers of Gore Tex. The difference between 2 layer and 3 layer lies in the way the various outer and inner materials are laminated. In two-layer construction, the membrane is bonded to the outer fabric with a separate lining. Unlike two-layer construction, the GORE-TEX membrane within the 3-layer construction is bonded to both the outer fabric and the inner lining
@stasn37153 ай бұрын
what is the brand of this shoe ?
@CarpeDiemSailingMagazine3 ай бұрын
Helly Hansen
@stasn37153 ай бұрын
@@CarpeDiemSailingMagazine thx!
@sailorrusty3 жыл бұрын
How do you feel about Hemp clothing?
@CarpeDiemSailingMagazine3 жыл бұрын
That's an excellent question Douglas. I do not have any personal experience but will look into it. Thanks for the comment.
@CarpeDiemSailingMagazine3 жыл бұрын
Like all natural fibers (cotton, down etc) with the possible exception of silk, hemp is not a good choice for wet weather insulation. Still seems that synthetic is the way to go "Wet hemp conducts heat very well when wet which means your feet could get freezing cold. ... Nearly all natural fibres such as cotton, hemp, cellulose (bamboo/rayon etc.) perform substandard in the cold and very poorly in the wet. Some silk blends can retain insulation while wet but may end up costing more"
@arjundixit-e9j Жыл бұрын
I am irish my skin burns within second if 20degree celsius
@CarpeDiemSailingMagazine Жыл бұрын
Oh No!
@amiabledave503 жыл бұрын
Hat guarantee from the web site, SOME of our hats come with a Guarantee for Life. This is printed in the woven label inside the hat. We’ll repair or replace your hat if it is damaged due to: • normal wear and tear • poor workmanship • faulty material
@CarpeDiemSailingMagazine3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the info
@veryrudeguy4 ай бұрын
The worst par about buying sailing gear is lack of explanation in description. For Example.. Helly Hansen Skagen and Ægir jacket. Ægir is double the price, but there is nothing that explains what makes it double the price of Skagen. Skagen is already relativly expensive jacket at 500.. Ægir is 1000.
@CarpeDiemSailingMagazine4 ай бұрын
I bought both to try them out. In a nutshell the Skagen is less durable but lighter weight and more useful for coastal cruising. The Aegir is much heavier, more durable and has more robust features like waterproof zippers and such. More designed for heavy use offshore sailing. Designed for offshore racers. Great protection from the elements but heavier, stiffer and not quite as comfortable. If you're not planning to sail a lot in very heavy weather the Skagen should be fine.
@desgamble9220 Жыл бұрын
More of an advertisement for HH, but interesting anyways.
@CarpeDiemSailingMagazine Жыл бұрын
It may seem that way but as I mentioned the stuff works for me. It was not meant to be advertising. I’ve used I don’t know how many different brands of long underwear in my life and the Lifa and Lifa merino are by far the best I’ve ever used. In fact I’ve bought spares just in card they discontinue it. Try find running shoes style deck shoes. My feet don’t fit the typical no Sperry and I prefer the support of running shoes. Sperry used to make some but no longer. These are just some of the reasons I like HH. I also love my Patagonia stuff but g thy hey don’t make fear for sailing anymore. Thanks for the comment and for watching 🙏
@dulls847526 күн бұрын
Don't be conned into buying the breathable stuff either.
@CarpeDiemSailingMagazine25 күн бұрын
That is your choice but it's breathable all the way for me on land or at sea. You are welcome to your non breathable, rubber water traps.
@dulls847525 күн бұрын
@@CarpeDiemSailingMagazine They all trap water, the breathables are poor in a salt water environment.
@land77762 жыл бұрын
HH way too expensive, it's fashion gear like UA.
@CarpeDiemSailingMagazine2 жыл бұрын
Sorry you feel that way. Certainly not my opinion and I use their clothing for sailing and skiing. I am a sailing instructor and ski patroller so I use the gear professionally and I'm very happy with it, same with my friends and my wife. And I am not sponsored by HH, I do not get kickbacks for promoting their clothing. I just like it because it works. I have had Henri Lloyd and Gill and HH is the best offshore sailing gear I have ever used. Definitely not fashion gear.