1 (edited by and4ew 2007-11-20 11:16:34)

Topic: Winter Sailing

I went sailing on Sunday (Nov 18).  It was a mite chilly...ok, it snowed.  I must say I enjoyed it.  I have no desire to go south, instead I'd like to sail to Hudson Bay.  In the meantime I'm thinking of doing more cold weather sailing to gain experience.  Here's the question: what adaptations would you make to your trusty CO26 to enable you to sail in below freezing temperatures?

Re: Winter Sailing

A kerosene, propane or diesel heater. I had a Force 10 propane heater on the Alberg, and it did a great job of heating the cabin. Considering I lived on the boat from basically May till September, there were some very cold nights. And the heater made them cozy.

Re: Winter Sailing

Heater...good idea.  I've wondered about heating the shives at the top of the mast.  Is that nuts?