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    Stuck in the wind

    Try easing the kicker before the tack.
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    Acetone deck?

    Many years ago when I was a boat builder we used Autoglym - http://www.autoglym.com/enGB/product-proddetail.asp?v06VQ=HD&Range=1 to polish the topsides. Dab of Autoglym and finish with an electric polisher. The liquid is slightly abrasive, so gets the gel coat back to it's original colour. Not...
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    hiking boots

    I too have the Rooster hike boots, only been out in them once so far, but very warm. If you buy them, you get to order neoprene socks too for half price, although when I tried wearing both, it was way too tight. So far only been out in my new laser once, so can't comment on what they are like in...
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    question for guys who do a lot of frostbiting

    Ah great guys, I will go down the wetsuit route. How essential are hiking shorts? Oh and do you all wear neoprene socks under your boots?
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    question for guys who do a lot of frostbiting

    I'm just getting back into sailing after a 15 year break and bought a Laser after spending 2 weeks sailing one on a Neilson holiday in Kenya. Got back here ( South UK) and it's going to get cold... Been toying with the idea of a wetsuit as it seems a bit cheaper that winter wetsuit / spray suit...

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