Rob Eberle
Master
Looking for some advice on favorites recommendations for winter sailing gear, mainly brand and styles for:
1. Dry boots (to use with a wet suit) and/or waterproof socks
2. Dry? gloves
3. Dry suits (if a reasonably priced, decent suit exists)
Will be sailing in coastal North Carolina where the average daily high temperature in the worst of winter is 50+ degrees with many days going into the 60's and water temperature does not slip below roughly 48-49 degrees.
After looking at dry suit prices I was motivated to try what I have presently in the closet, mainly a good wetsuit, dry dinghy smock over and then add good boots/gloves. Do you think this would be sufficent or is a dry suit the only way to go? Nordic blood replies welcome.
Thanks for the feedback.
Rob
1. Dry boots (to use with a wet suit) and/or waterproof socks
2. Dry? gloves
3. Dry suits (if a reasonably priced, decent suit exists)
Will be sailing in coastal North Carolina where the average daily high temperature in the worst of winter is 50+ degrees with many days going into the 60's and water temperature does not slip below roughly 48-49 degrees.
After looking at dry suit prices I was motivated to try what I have presently in the closet, mainly a good wetsuit, dry dinghy smock over and then add good boots/gloves. Do you think this would be sufficent or is a dry suit the only way to go? Nordic blood replies welcome.
Thanks for the feedback.
Rob