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As we approach the UK's winter, it's worth noting that Clipper Yachts are not heated! Some will have a small oil-filled heater & dehumidifier which is aimed, largely, at trying to keep the crew area and sail bags (in the same place on a Clipper 68 training yacht) as dry as possible when alongside and between courses.
However, overnight and when at sea, Winter on a Clipper Training Yacht is cold. When there are lots of people below, it can also get wet, with lots of warm breath and a cold deck making for a chilly rainforest in some conditions.
However, overnight and when at sea, Winter on a Clipper Training Yacht is cold. When there are lots of people below, it can also get wet, with lots of warm breath and a cold deck making for a chilly rainforest in some conditions.
The best way to plan for this is to invest in a specialist marine sleeping bag. Ocean Sleepwear do one which is Goretex ™ lined and has dual fleece interiors. These are great bags, but not cheap. The basic mummy-shaped bag comes in at nearly £300 and the square 'Volvo' bag is over £390.
Our pre-used classified ads also have Ocean Bags from time to time. Or you can hire bags from us for as little as £69 for one level of training.
Hire an Ocean Sleeping bag for Training.
Our pre-used classified ads also have Ocean Bags from time to time. Or you can hire bags from us for as little as £69 for one level of training.
Hire an Ocean Sleeping bag for Training.
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An alternative to this has been sourced by me and is available online for about £50. It's the Mountain Warehouse Sutherland sleeping bag.
We did a quick review of the Sutherland Bag here. And the Ocean Bag here.
We did a quick review of the Sutherland Bag here. And the Ocean Bag here.
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