Berths and Bedding - resources for cruising sailors

Giving Hypnos His Due

[Offline]

Brief how-to By Hal Roth
Giving Hypnos His Due

Creating safe, dark, well-vented sea berths works better than pills. Comments on some of the medicines that might help. 2 pages with photos.

[Cruising World, November 2000]
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Quality Custom Linens

[Vendor]

Quality Custom Linens - add to MyResources

Manufacturer

Blankets, sheets, comforters, sleepers and towels designed, custom sized and contoured to fit your berths,

[Quality Custom Linens, Covington, KY, USA]
- The custom linens web site

A detailed tour through your choice of materials for a good rest, from foams to inner springs, to ventilating mechanisms. There are more options than you think, both in make and maker. 6 pages with photos.

[Practical Sailor, 15 October 2004]
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Seaberths Examined

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Thorough Overview Seaberths Examined

The properties of a good sea berth are examined: location, size, lee cloths, ventilation, lighting, and additional security measures are considered, with tips for creating or converting your own. 5 pages with photos.

[Practical Sailor, 15 May 2005]
- A good sea berth defined

A Good Night's Sleep

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Brief How-To By Anita Simmons

Mattress and bed linen options, with a discussion on reducing mold and mildew. Vendor list. 7 pages.

[PassageMaker, May 2000]
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Stowing for Heavy Weather

[Article]

Detailed How-To By Sue & Larry

Instructions for making lee cloths. Includes tips for how to move about, eat, sleep and navigate in comfort during rough conditions, and avoid being hit by flying objects. Lots of good suggestions with photos.

[SailNet, 22 June 2004]
- Read the article on line

Comforts of a Floating Home

[Article]

Brief How-To By George Day

A cruiser who once lived with his family for 14 months without spending a night ashore talks about where to locate good sea berths, what mattress materials and bedding are best, and other advice.

[Boats.com, January 1992]
- Liveaboard bedding

How To Sleep in Comfort

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Detailed how-to By John Vigor
How To Sleep in Comfort

Checklist of tips for cushions, bedding, berths, laundry, mold prevention, and other topics. Excerpts from the author′s book The Seaworthy Offshore Sailboat

[Cruising World, July 2000]
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Preparations for Going Offshore, Part Two

[Article]

Boat Test and Review By Liza Copeland
Preparations for Going Offshore, Part Two

Thoughts on evaluating and preparing your boat for offshore passages, including stowage, sea berths, the ability to move easily when the boat is heeled and bouncing, and other matters.

[SailNet]
- Passagemaking preparation

Stowing for Heavy Weather

[Article]

Brief How-To By Sue & Larry
Stowing for Heavy Weather

Article - with sidebar on how to make lee cloths - about what works and what doesn′t in securing floorboards, drawers, icebox, shelves, and fragile items like oil lamps against a knockdown or 360-degree roll. Security in the galley and nav station.

[SailNet, 21 September 2001]
- Secure in bed

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