The nice thing about smocks are they are symmetrical and you can move the pockets to the back if you’re not doing hand work and needing those pockets for your tools and bits.

Thank you Roger - I'm a non sailor but love your channel and really appreciate this universal clothing advice

Brilliant to see such wise use of mostly natural fabrics. Polyester fleeces on the market now shed small bits from wear and washings that don’t break down and it’s showing up in waters worldwide! It’s so wonderful to see an avid outdoorsman showing wools, linens, and cotton fabrics to create such a fine tradicional “dinghy cruising” look! Also, thank you for straightening me out on the pronunciation of Guy Cotten!

Thank you for your down to earth practical advice that you give..

Very informative and interesting. I’ll save this for , many, future references. Keep the “ Geek “ Vlogs coming, they’re great. Thanks Roger

Can't go wrong with Rohan, sealskinz, M and S linen and merino wool. Helly Hansen thermals have also been a mainstay for most of my mountaineering and expedition travelling. Layering works really well if you get it right but many people don't. Gortex outer layers will breath even in wet weather but not as effectively due to the atmospheric humidity levels. Interesting video.....nice to see another Rohan fan. My first pair of bags bought in 1980 or so are still going strong today and have been on all my expeditions so far ....a little faded now...😄

Know what you mean about smock pockets but they are so handy. I have a “Smock Shop” label on both pockets and I thread a small lanyard with a clip on it through them and knot the end. Then I can clip keys and knives on as needed. My old smock actually has a robust loop sewn in.

@RogerRoving

3 жыл бұрын

Good idea.

Interesting video. When making your cover could you show how you'd go about making one from scratch for any boat, such as how you'd measure things up.

@tomdavis282

3 жыл бұрын

Also, any features that would be important specifically for camping in a small boat. Countless details like these, such a treasured part of this video series, have greatly improved the quality of my time on the water.

Absolutely gained a new understanding and appreciation for wool clothing. My favorite channel!!!

Can’t wait to see your tent cover videos on how you go about making it.

you have some great tips, real eye openers. !!!!

Been sailing 50 years and I learnt a lot, thank you Roger, I had a smock when I was a teenager along with my father, looks like I ll be getting another 👍👍

"Southwest" is "Sydvest" in Norwegian, available in several webshops. Great video, thanks.

Chaco make an excellent sandal. I walk/hike/work/play in mine. Great support and very comfortable. Just resoled an old pair which have provided super service. Highly recommended.

@RogerRoving

3 жыл бұрын

Great tip! I'll look out for them.

When water droplets turn into water vapor they give off a little heat. It’s part of what fuels hurricanes and might be some of the heat you feel with moist wool.

Again, thanks for the advice, didn't think too much about the importance of clothing until this vid. I'm glad I've taken heed.

Thank you for making this video!

Just wonderful information

Always been a fan of Rohan clothing since the late 70’s, Rohan have a large factory outlet in Dunster, Somerset, I recently came across Woolpower on a cycling site recently

I've done most of my sailing in tropical and subtropical water so it was very interesting to see your clothing used in the colder and wetter areas. Thanks for all the tips.

Most fabrics when wet will not keep you warm , Except Wool , so sailing in cold weather , wool is the best , and maybe polar bear fur . :)

@RogerRoving

3 жыл бұрын

Exactly!

Check out Grundens for commercial gear including sou’wester hats

Thanks for another great video. All of them are wonderful, and I'm very appreciative of the wealth of knowledge in the 'geeky' ones!

Luvin' the geeky series!!💛

brilliant video thanks roger

Roger, thanks so much for sharing. One feature re: gloves, choose a pair that have touch screen fingertips. It allows your hand to stay warm while fiddling with the GPS. We sail on the East Coast of the US, based on the Chesapeake. If you are as shut down as we are, check out the utube posts of ; MASCA - Mid Atlantic Small Craft Assoc. they have a rendezvous ( except this past year ) in St Michael’s, Maryland. Think lots of small boats sailing around the Bay with small tides and soft bottom, the Small Reach Regatta - seems very similar to your Dinghy Cruising Assoc, but up in New England..lastly, it looks like you’re still inDournez, Fr. again use utube to check out the Avalon Jazz Band / w- Titania Eva-Marie, great acoustic jazz with a French Swiss chanteuss..c’est magnifique... great French jazz from New York..go figure.. ps: my passagemaker dink (Take Five)is in the garage waiting for better conditions. Fairwinds, Bill

Your presentation has been so helpful. Thank you.

Thank you Roger! So many cool things I learn from your videos. Excited to see your tent project underway :)

I bought sweaters from Sweden, rain gear from Guy Cotten and waterproof bags from France, water proof socks. A little Ikea coffee maker from Italy. A dingy sailing book from England. I love stuff from Europe. Better to have 2 great wool power sweaters from Sweden - and take care of them - than 10 pieces of junk that are sold in America. Thank you very much for this video Rodger, and all your videos thank you for the advice on sailing attire.

@tomdavis282

3 жыл бұрын

I agree, John, but I have to give a shout out to one of the truly outstanding American clothing products, Darn Tough Socks. Made from Merino wool with a very high stitch count and a lifetime warranty. Fantastic socks!

@SuperBullyone

3 жыл бұрын

@@tomdavis282 good product, great price for that quality.

Food for thought. Thanks for posting this.

thank you for great video Rodger, it made me peaceful and calm while watching, please keep them coming

Well done Roger! Keep it coming!

Very interesting Roger. I did learn a lot, thanks.

A very Happy Christmas & New Year to you!

Totally agree about a wide brimmed hat - the comfort in sun or rain makes a big difference! The other great thing about clothes made from wool vs synthetic fibres is that they smell fresh for a lot longer.

Merry Christmas Roger I wish you all the best in the coming year. Fair winds and happy sailing.

A very informative and useful video, especially when the shops are closed and you can’t see the products first hand! Thank you!

Great to see hats and wool making a comeback! Looking forward to the 'Yard' tent video

@RogerRoving

3 жыл бұрын

So I am... when I have time to make the tent.

Excellent video. Answered alot of questions I had. Well done.

Hi Roger Thanks for yet another enjoyable and very informative video 👍

I'd be interested to see your tent making progress. I'm planning to build one for my welsford Houdini.

@bertrandguenezan8360

3 жыл бұрын

Sous titre en français si possible ! Merci !

Thanks for sharing your experience once again Roger! I do wear sandals on summer too! On winter I just roll my trousers up and put some nice warm socks and trainers once I'm aboard! I stopped wearing neoprene boots, make my feet look like dried apricots by the end of the session!😅

Fascinating lockdown material. I would very much enjoy a walk around Douarnenez, and/or some more of your art work. Cheers.

Good pictures, very good recording quality, good videos subjets, nice accent, excelent pronounciation, good timing, good music. What a refreshment!!, Merry Chrismast Rogers and thanks for relaxing and enyoing moments

Thanks Roger. I continue to learn from your uploads, thank you. Also, love your video productions on every level. Venice being my favourite. Fabulous practi al advice and wonderful adventures all rolled into one. Many of which i have watched numerous times. Please keep them coming.

Interesting, very informative, great job.

Thanks for the geeky videos. Not a dinghy cruiser. Micro-cruiser(15 ft LOA). Tilley wearer for decades. Picked up a Baltic floatation vest similar to yours a few years back. Both are functional wear on and off the boat. Something needed when you have to pack light and compact. Not a fan of any polyester clothing that has direct contact with the skin. "Backpackers" stink is an issue with polyester if wearing consecutive days without proper washing. Fan of Merino wool for base and mid layer. New favorite for socks are Alpaca wool. Expensive, but warmer (hollow fiber) than wool for comparable weight. More water resistant, thermoregulating, breathable and faster drying than wool. Just more finicky for washing and drying. For hot weather prefer a blended fabric containing lyocell. Icebreakers the NZ company makes some fine, but expensive lightweight wool, lyocell blend base layer.

Thank you Roger for going to the trouble of sharing this very informative video. To be passionate and serious and comfortable about your craft you have to have the right gear. I love your simplicity and individuality.

Practicality supremo!! Excellent information. Great videos.

felices fiestas roger!!!!

Great video ... lots of useful info. Two thumbs up on the Merino wool ... I use that underwear and socks with my dry suit and polar fleece in late autumn. Was fun to see some Canadian content today as well with the Sou’wester and Tilley hats ... I have them both although in summer I just mostly wear a baseball cap. Tilley ... only hat I ever bought that came with instructions found in a secret compartment which say “Give ‘em hell” and include a lifetime warranty no less! Tilley ... hand crafted with Canadian persnicketiness! Thanks for another excellent video ... a complementary source of sailing info along with your book!

Congrats to the good shape model!

Very helpful presentation. Saved for reference.

Great informational video Roger. Thanks for actually giving us brand names for the gear you wear. Gempler and also Grundens still produce Sou’westers rain hats. “Geek on.”

Love your bookshelf, nice books. 🇦🇺🇦🇺

Thanks Roger. It shows it's not necessary, or even best, to go to a yachting shop to get the right kit for your needs. Good advice too on buoyancy aids. I also noticed that like me, you have a full set of swallows and amazons. I've had mine for nearly 60 years. Great adventures to share with my grandchildren. Hope the new tent goes well.

Thank you Roger I really appreciate that one. You have almost mirrored my everyday clothes and for many years I have appreciated natural products especially Merino wool even my winter top coat is an Austrian Loden coat made with Merino. It's good to know I don't need to dress like a super hero to go sailing. PS is that a collection of Arthur Ransomes books lurking in the background??

Good luck with the Ventile. Expensive, yes, but great material. Protect from chafe and it will last for years. Highly recommended.

Good advice. i like all my "layers" to be openable,either zips or buttons. When cross country skiing, i tend to get rather warm. I like to open the layers according to temperature.

Another really great video Roger. I am in the middle of building an Ilur during this pandemic lockdown. Hope to be able to enjoy some dinghy cruising next summer here in Canada.

@maxflight777

3 жыл бұрын

Goodness ! What a lovely thing to do! Best wishes

Excellent. Carry on been Geeky. It’s just what we need. As a creek crawler, albeit in a small cruiser (ComPac 23), I don’t need full on ocean foul weather gear though I do carry it. Going to pursue the Merino base and mid layers. Plus the buoyancy gilet. I prefer a WindStopper fleece to any form of Smock. More eagerly awaited.

Very informative and useful video. Has applications well beyond dinghy crusing eg. SUP, ski, any winter outdoor sport. More people should learn how to dress for the outdoors!

Thanks for this one, Roger, very useful! As are the others. Was hoping for a little more smock discussion. Differences - if any - between Cornish and Breton styles. As for merino wool underpants, this is a step towards luxury I have yet to take, but now certainly tempted...

Thank you for this very informative and interesting video. I think that Baltic buoyancy gilet is a good solution for dinghy sailing but I live in SW of France and it is very difficult to find. I will looking for that in Bretagne during a next travel... Sorry for my bad english... Have a good end of year.

Brilliant video Roger. My sailing days are over but I am sending a link to my youngest daughter, Yvette, who crewed for me when she was just 2 years old (she is now in her mid 50's) and we won the race!! She now takes folk out at her club under the Sailability programme . Regards Michael

Crocs or similar for me. Great Video - Have a good X-Mas.

Love your vids Roger keep them coming you tempt me to convert from my trailer sailer to a dinghy .

@lukedogwalker

3 жыл бұрын

Surely a trailer sailer is the best of both worlds? (Assuming you can launch it single-handed.) Although, I have seen Americans and Australians refer to 35 fin keep boats as trailer sailers, their reasoning being that they keep it on a lorry flatbed overwinter, and tow it to the marina... they live in a very different world 😳

Roger, wear what you want my friend. I vaguely remember being allowed to go ashore to the that thing referred to as "the pub".

Cannot wait for the boom tent construction Roger ,,, Armani eat your heart out lol ,, what a model ,, you missed your way there ,, catwalk king lol ..

A video about clothing? You gotta be kidding! I do apologize! It is great and I use it as a shopping list. Thank you for new, old, ideas. Keep those vids coming...

Blimey, even a dinghy clothing video is making me rather nostalgic for a little 14-16ft centre-board craft. Many years ago I used to have a beautiful old 1954 Fairey Marine (Uffa Fox) wooden Albacore, which could get a bit wet as it was surprisingly quick while planing. Sold that (mistake) prior to living for a stint in NZ. Returned to Blighty and regularly co-sailed an Ian Proctor Kestrel. Both boats went to and around the IOW for the day or along the Solent coast, and we would sail up all the creeks and rivers. Of course, we had to disembark (ok, get out) for beach picnics, etc. We did this mainly during the summer, but often we'd 'tune-up' in the winter and sail on Xmas Day, Boxing, and New Year's Day. Wearing whatever was clean and adequately safe at the moment. Plus the necessary buoyant clothing or life-jackets. Often these trips were Thursday evening spur of the moment suggestions, and then we'd ponder the weather the night before. Gosh, I'm feeling the old pull to get back afloat. Got to be the right boat though. 😁

@bobdonaldson3000

3 жыл бұрын

Try a Yachting World Dayboat and get the responsiveness of the Albacore , but far drier , more stable and more comfortable, an ideal cruising dinghy in my opinion.

@ramblerandy2397

3 жыл бұрын

@@bobdonaldson3000 I shall look into that Bob.Thank you.

I would agree with many things brought forward here. But: Such an improvement when I moved to the Musto HPX - recommended AFAIC. I replaced the Aigle boats with fishermen's boats - result in much warmer feet.

I love my Keen sandals. They are made for rough use, made for wading in water as trekking gear. The genius Thing about them is the strong toe protection! I No longer Hurt my toes when sailing. And they last 4 to 5 years, wearing them alment every Day from spring to fall. And really Nice to wear for long walking days too, feet doesn't get tired

Enjoyed the video, as a new dinghy builder (I've converted my 10' tender) I'd planned to do some camping and was considering what to make the tent from. I'm looking forward to any info you can provide to help with the tents construction.

A more modestly priced source of tightly woven textiles for projects are traditional canvas tarpaulins. As tarps they're pricey, but bolt fabric of equivalent utility is significantly more expensive. Butyl coated cotton painter's drop cloths are also an interesting material to toy with, and the butyl coating can bond to with solvent based adhesives like contact cement. The adhesive can reinforce seams and act as a sealant. The butyl has little defence against the sun, however.

I love that you have the full set of Swallows & Amazons on the shelf behind you...!!! I also not the familiar red and blue French Dictionary that I have on my shelves also. guessing yours gets more use than mine!

@shaundennis9696

3 жыл бұрын

I noticed that too. Currently working through the complete series here in Australia. Good stuff.

@oshgantly7607

3 жыл бұрын

Haha I was more interested in the Joyce Furniture Making.

Very informative, thank you!

Good solid advice Roger. Excepting the sandals. May I suggest you try CROCS instead. They have wonderful grip, protect stubbed toes, drain easily and if anyone tells you they are unfashionable you can say they are designed by an Italian, so there!

@RogerRoving

3 жыл бұрын

They don’t fit my narrow feet, sadly.

@nickalexander3324

3 жыл бұрын

@@RogerRoving they also do a laced “nautical version” hugely practical, less clumpy and narrower. I just find the grip is great, drain well and are strangely warm.

Similar stuff to what I wear but only in the warmer months. I don't venture onto the water in anything less than a drysuit once we hit single fig temps. Survival time in the water in full winter is around 15mins without one.

We are based in Lake Macquarie on the coast of NSW, eastern Australia. Excess perspiration is the major issue with wet weather gear for sailing here. We'll trial a set of modern merino this winter. In the past, woollen garments have been unbearably scratchy against my skin. Hopefully things have improved ! Cheers, Gavin

Heres a thought for you, i wear the waterproof socks with however many layers of warm woll under them with sandals over the waterproof socks. No boots.

No placebo effect! Hilarious :)

Excellent info ... thank you

Nice one Roger. I've spent a great deal of time outdoors in all weathers and what you say is very sound. The worst time is in summer heatwaves when you can't get shade, at least you have a ready source of water to wet out clothing, lol. A hat is one of the best pieces of kit to have. I like Akubras, they keep you cool in summer and warm and dry in winters, and being fur felt, they don't shrink. Happy New Year, keep well. Looking forward to the next geek fest.

@JosephNoussair

3 жыл бұрын

Agreed. Anything with a brim is workable if it has a chinstrap that you can snug down at the back of your head. I've always found that sufficient against the wind. Anything can be made harder weathering with an application off 3M Scotchgard if one wants to avoid buying costly specialized kit. I hate to be a heretic to the traditional ways and things, but I've found that layering the modern breathables (such as Underarmor) can work various ways all year round, and have done this in Canadian winter, humid Virginia summer and climes in between. What one absolutely needs is a smock or shell and walking slacks such as those Roger discussed that are not breathable or are only slightly breathable. These newer synthetics have the great advantage of being easily rinsed out anywhere and dry quickly.

@daleskidmore1685

3 жыл бұрын

@@JosephNoussair Hi Joseph, I forgot to mention the chinstrap. Season's greetings, keep well.

@JosephNoussair

3 жыл бұрын

@@daleskidmore1685 Likewise Dale. May your holiday be filled with light. I was a Park Ranger many years ago, and the back-of-the-neck strap was the most ingenious thing about the uniform. We also had the best shoes possible.

If you like smocks look at the ones for fisherman. The vass tex ones are the better budget option and are waterproof too.

You a pro Mariner. 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

Thank you Roger, stay well... R

Thank you very much for sharing AND for sharing the companies where to order that stuff. Good hint from Juho (alluring arctic sailing) love from Germany

@RogerRoving

Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Thanks Roger.

I was told by a boatbuilder in northen Norway the fishermen of the past would wear woolen golves. They would dunk them in the water before bringing the catch in.

Wonderful presentation! As a previous mussel farmer, I was always so pleased to be wearing Guy Cotten oilskins during tropical like downpours and being completely and comfortably bone dry in their protective cocoon! The only problem with sea boots I find is that the soles are often so thin and as I prefer thicker soles to protect my weak soles and give greater foot support I would be obliged if anyone can suggest a good make? SkipRay, Kenmare Bay, Ireland.

very interesting, i was looking for some biking clothes actually, these will do great in winter ❄️. If you’re looking for goog lasting sandals you should buy Teva

@CoVianna

3 жыл бұрын

Agreed. Had my Teva sandals for over 8 years now. Still look good and going strong.

Hello, dear Roger Barnes, we, quite an old couple ,like watching your videos very much. We get the one or other information, thank you for that. As we own a wooden dinghy without an engine, we are always interested in the different kinds of sailing her. Perhaps you could tell something about the history and techniques of wrigging while the lockdown. All the best to you for 2021. Petra and Mike

I had both Cornish and Breton smocks, 1976 Channel sailing....

Use a Bi-carb. solution to keep dinghy boots fresh.

Southwester "Syd vest" in Danish you can buy Them in Denmark.

a good informative vid, thank you regards barrie

Sheep are clever creatures?　　 Well, from my experience (sheep farming in Australia) they are pretty dumb. But their wool is pretty intelligent. LOL. Gary in Japan.

Trying to see what is on your bookshelf. Ransome obviously but what else I wonder - Childers?, Griffiths?, O'Brian? - even Michael Green maybe!

Great info. Thanks.