69RoadRunner Posted June 13, 2018 Share Posted June 13, 2018 We're doing the Sea Exploring (Keys Tall Ship) adventure this summer. What do you recommend for sleeping gear? Do you just take an inflatable pad, pillow and sheet? I was going to take a silk sleeping bag liner. They say people sleep up on the deck since it's too hot down below. Any other advice on specific gear is appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qwazse Posted June 14, 2018 Share Posted June 14, 2018 I started sleeping topside at Seabase 12 years ago, and have been tent-optional ever since! A sheet and fleece blanket, and duffel of clothes for a pillow is all you'll need. You may need to go below during rain, but your gear dries of right quick the next day. I also found rain jacket and pants come in handy for the occasional tropical storms. Hypothermia in the summer tropics is a thing! P.S. - I was in the Bahamas last month, and realized that I could have been 10x more comfortable than I was in the fore cabin had I brought my hammock to sling under the boom. (100x if I could have convinced Mrs. Q to join me!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
69RoadRunner Posted June 14, 2018 Author Share Posted June 14, 2018 I never considered a hammock. Do captains actually allow them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qwazse Posted June 14, 2018 Share Posted June 14, 2018 9 minutes ago, 69RoadRunner said: I never considered a hammock. Do captains actually allow them? You will have to ask the captain. His boat, his rules. Ours would have. But this was a private sail. You could call Seabase, and they may know the answer for the ship and captain you'll be sailing with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
69RoadRunner Posted June 14, 2018 Author Share Posted June 14, 2018 We're on one of the big sailboats with 20 crew members. I don't think it would work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mashmaster Posted June 26, 2018 Share Posted June 26, 2018 It depends on the boat and the captain. Not many places to hang a hammock on a boat. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mountaineer Posted June 28, 2018 Share Posted June 28, 2018 My son is a sailing mate and he uses a boat cushion. He bought a $9 pool float from Academy and took it with him. Guess it's too much hassle to blow up daily. Highly recommend some type of light cover. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mashmaster Posted June 28, 2018 Share Posted June 28, 2018 1 hour ago, Mountaineer said: My son is a sailing mate and he uses a boat cushion. He bought a $9 pool float from Academy and took it with him. Guess it's too much hassle to blow up daily. Highly recommend some type of light cover. We used a sleeping bag liner for the cover. I think the younger you are, the easier you sleep 🙂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianwilkins Posted June 28, 2018 Share Posted June 28, 2018 On 6/26/2018 at 8:37 PM, mashmaster said: It depends on the boat and the captain. Not many places to hang a hammock on a boat. Arrrr me hearties, depends on the boat don'tcha know... Cut and paste from https://www.hammockforums.net/forum/showthread.php/56770-Naval-Hammocks-Photo-Diary-and-First-Bridge-Design 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
69RoadRunner Posted June 28, 2018 Author Share Posted June 28, 2018 Well, we are on one of the 75'+ boats, so you never know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qwazse Posted June 28, 2018 Share Posted June 28, 2018 @ianwilkins sleeping below deck in the summertime tropics is extremely uncomfortable unless you burn $s to fuel the generator running the A/C. 11 hours ago, mashmaster said: We used a sleeping bag liner for the cover. I think the younger you are, the easier you sleep 🙂 Who needs sleep when there are stars to watch? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianwilkins Posted June 28, 2018 Share Posted June 28, 2018 20 minutes ago, qwazse said: @ianwilkins sleeping below deck in the summertime tropics is extremely uncomfortable unless you burn $s to fuel the generator running the A/C. Prop the gun ports open. Sorry, watched too much Black Sails, I'll stop with the pirate schtick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mashmaster Posted June 28, 2018 Share Posted June 28, 2018 4 hours ago, 69RoadRunner said: Well, we are on one of the 75'+ boats, so you never know. I am so jealous! 1 hour ago, qwazse said: @ianwilkins sleeping below deck in the summertime tropics is extremely uncomfortable unless you burn $s to fuel the generator running the A/C. Who needs sleep when there are stars to watch? After the 2 night of no sleep I just passed out on the foredeck and figured if I rolled into the water I would wake up..... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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