Cold Weather Preparations - resources for cruising sailors

Northern Exposure

[Offline]

Overview By Bill Springer

A couple buy and fit out a boat for cruising the coast of Labrador: steel hull, hard dodger, diesel stove, and other equipment. 3 pages with photos.

[Sail Magazine, September 2002]
- Order the Sail Magazine back issue

Bowditch on Ice

[Site]

On-line book By Nat'l Imagery and Mapping

The chapter on ice in the sea from the 1995 edition of The American Practical Navigator, originally published in 1802 and updated by NIMA. 28 pages, with photos and diagrams, on the science of ice, with comments on ice navigation and where to get ice information.

[I'd Rather Be Sailing, Dania, FL, USA]
- About navigating in ice

Hypothermia

[Site]

Individuals' website By Fernanda Morley

Here are the early signs of hypothermia at sea and some tips for preventing it - clothing, shelter, food, insulation - and treating it.

[SeaRoom.com, Toronto, ON, Canada]
- Tips to avoid hypothermia

Hand Warmers

[Offline]

Comparative Tests

Pocket-sized hand, toe, and body warmers from Grabber Mycoal, Heat Factory, and Heat Max are tested and compared. They produce 120-140-degree heat for six hours and more and are biodegradable. 2 pages with photos and table of test results.

[Practical Sailor, 1 April 2003]
- Preview the Practical Sailor back issue

Living comfortably on a boat in extreme weather

[Site]

Personal Website By Owen H. Morgan

A winter liveaboard in Norway tells how he stays comfortable through the winter. He discusses heating, insulation, ventilation, refrigeration, battery charging, interior lighting, and holding tanks..

[Owen H. Morgan, Norway]
- Living aboard in winter

Bench Warmers

[Vendor]

Manufacturer

A stadium cushion with sewn-in rechargeable batteries. Stays at up to 115 degrees for 5 to 7 hours. Water resistant DuPont Cordura, but cannot be exposed to prolonged moisture.

[M & J Bottomline, Seattle, WA, USA]
- The Bench Warmers