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Keeping Warm for Winter Training!

28/10/2021

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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.

​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 over £250 and the square 'Volvo' bag is over £300. Our pre-used classified ads also have Ocean Bags from time to time.
Sutherland Sleeping Bag
Sutherland Sleeping Bag
Sutherland Sleeping Bag
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.

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The Sutherland Sleeping Bag is perfect for fishing trips into the wild. Designed in durable ripstop polyester fabric, it is fleece lined for better insulation and extra warmth when out camping on cold winter evenings.

SPECIFICATION

  • 3/4 Season - Cold nights early Winter
  • Left Hand Zip - The zip is located on the left hand side, perfect for right handed people
  • Two Way Zip - A two-way zip is useful for easy opening when ventilation is required. Zips can be full length or just half way.
  • Envelope Shape - Envelope shaped bags are essentially rectangular, offering you more space to move around in your sleep
  • Rip Stop Fabric - Stop rips in their tracks with this heavy duty fabric
  • Insulation - Insulated with hollow fibre stuffing
  • Personal Preference - Please remember that everyone feels the hot and cold differently. Always go with your personal preference
  • Great For Outdoor Adventures - Perfect for outdoor activities like fishing trips in the wild
  • Extreme Rating - Can be used for extreme temperature of -18°C. This is a survival temperature only. The bag is not intended for regular use at this temperature
  • Comfort Temperature - The comfort temperature for this sleeping bag is 3°C to -2°C. This is the minimum temperature that the sleeping bag is designed for
  • Weight - 3.7kg
  • Dimensions - 220cm x 98cm
  • Packed Dimensions - 32cm x 45cm
ORDER FROM AMAZON UK
We provide ​affiliate links on some items. This may entitle us to a small commission from Amazon if you buy.
​The purchase price for you remains the same.
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How to Calculate & Plot an Estimated Position (EP)

14/8/2021

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How to Calculate a Bridge Clearance

3/8/2021

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How to Calculate & Plot a Course to Steer

3/8/2021

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How to Calculate Tidal Heights at Secondary Ports

20/2/2021

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In this video we talk you through how to calculate tidal heights and times at secondary ports, step by step.
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Parts of the Sail Defined

18/2/2021

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In this vlog, we go right back to basics and talk about the different parts of the sail. 
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Online Tutorials available on Zoomâ„¢ !

25/1/2021

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We are now offering online Zoom tutorials for those looking to improve their sailing skillset. We can cover any topic, either on a Q&A stream or a topic-specific tutorial. 

​Alternatively, visit our sister website, FREE SAILING TUTORIALS, for free weekly videos on all things sailing.
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How to Complete Daily Engine Checks on a Small Yacht

25/1/2021

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How to Maintain the Logbook on your Racing Yacht

25/1/2021

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How to Calculate Tidal Heights at a Standard Port

25/1/2021

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How to Build a Rock-Solid Passage Plan

25/1/2021

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How to Build a Safe and Reliable Pilotage Plan

25/1/2021

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How to Plot a GPS Fix onto a Paper Chart

25/1/2021

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How to Convert Beaufort Scale to Knots

25/1/2021

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How to Calculate Variation in your Geographic Area

25/1/2021

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Magnetic North varies from True North in many parts of the world. This is largely due to the 'make-up' of the local geography. For example, high levels of granite can make for significant variation.

Whatever the variation, this will change year-on-year. This change in variation is noted on the compass rose on your paper chart. Here, we talk you through how to calculate variation for any given year, using this information.
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Let's make L'Oreal a Champ!

15/1/2021

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For those of you that have been through The Clipper Race Training in the last few years, this face might well be familiar.
His name is Alex Laline, known by those in the know as 'L'Oreal'. 

If you've been lucky enough to have sailed with Alex over the years, you might be interested in following his latest challenge. 

But let's hear it from Alex, direct.
​We are finally in 2021, a year we’re all hoping things will get better and a year which we all want to start dreaming and living again. It hasn’t been easy for anyone for the last year and projects, jobs and life have been abruptly interrupted and changed for many.

I’ve been lucky enough to keep my Mini Transat project going, through sweat and tears, and we’re now in the final sprint to making sure I can be at the start line the next 26th of September.  I always knew this project was gonna be hard to pull off in normal circumstances and there was a moment when I thought I would need to delay it for another edition after Covid started, but here I am decided to give everything in my heart in order to be at the start line.
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Attached you’ll find my crowdfunding page, which every single contribution helps massively towards me and Skeiron doing this journey. 2021 is a year we’re all hoping to start dreaming and living again and hopefully it will end for me having completed a childhood dream of finishing the Mini Transat 2021
If you'd like to support Alex, click here for more information.
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An introduction to the Mercator Admiralty Chart

8/6/2020

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How to plot a GPS-derived fix onto a paper chart

8/6/2020

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How to apply variation & deviation to a course or bearing

8/6/2020

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How to plot a dead reckoned position (DR) onto a paper chart

8/6/2020

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A few useful sailing apps for iphone users.

8/6/2020

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How to keep the ship's log correctly.

8/6/2020

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Knowing how and why it's important to keep a ship's log is important. This video talks you through the log of a Clipper Race yacht.
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Packing for your Race Leg

1/6/2020

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This is a video recording of our first monthly webinar broadcast on our Fierce Turtle Facebook page. We hold a webinar on the last Saturday of each month. 

Kit Advice presentation.mov from Mark Burkes on Vimeo.

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How to pack your Ocean Sleepwear Bag for Travel

16/3/2019

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I recently came across a post on a #ClipperCrew what's app group.  Thanks Keith for the tip!  You can buy a vacuum pump and various bags for just over a tenner on Amazon and the result is that packing your Ocean Sleepwear bag just got a whole lot more manageable!
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Reefing a Clipper 68.... Alongside

29/1/2019

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