going to do all winter(hopefully) are you? have you?

[boristhebold]

Thermal undergarments are great, I use the same ones I use for skiing, work very well and dont make you sweat. Worth investing in some decent ones, my thermal skiing long sleeved undershirt cost about £70, some special wool mix but its great.

[Jeff]

Originally Posted by Pikey Dave

Whitby in winter!!!!! You're a better man than me

Hey Dave .... Scotland in winter >>. warmer and a chance of seeing more than 2ft !

[Razorbill RIBs]

Originally Posted by kwil

Here is the cheap version of a Save Phace, but just remember to take it off before going ashore.

Spotted: saw you crimewatch last week kwil

[Pikey Dave]

Originally Posted by Jeff

Hey Dave .... Scotland in winter >>. warmer and a chance of seeing more than 2ft !

I can remember diving the Breda in Feb many moons back. We hired one of the old tin bath assault craft from Puffin or whatever it was called in the early 80's. We were in wetsuits, great in the water, but i've never been a cold as on the trip back. We still use "Mull in February" as a benchmark for how cold it is, i.e "bye 'eck it's cold" "yeah but not as cold as Mull in February"

[JABS]

We always go all year round. Yes, some super days, bright and crisp but it certainly blows away the cobwebs.

Good warm gear, waterproof gloves essential. Use inner gloves as well.

Faces do get cold, so be prepared to slow down now and again.

Remember life jackets are more important in the cold water and you may be wearing quite a weight of clothing. Might want to consider more than a standard 150N version.

We sometimes do Christmas Shopping in Cowes, a great spot for gift shops and also a super place for buying ones own present!

[GordyP]

We keep diving all year, some magic days albiet in very cold temperatures.

Saves winterising as well!

[BogMonster]

Originally Posted by kwil

Here is the cheap version of a Save Phace, but just remember to take it off before going ashore.

Keith

And don't sail up the Thames past MI5 HQ

[Sanchia]

Just Winterised my Rib, but after reading all your Threads, I will De-Winterise and get back in the Water, sounds great.

[CJL]

Some of the best ribbing I've ever done has been during the winter.

Check out the pics -

Playing of Plymouth in February
RIBnet meet out of Gosport in 2004
RIBnet meet out of Calshot in 2005
RIBnet Boxing Day Trip from Pwllheli in 2004-5(?)

Short trips and decent warm clothing is the key!

Chris

[piranha580]

Originally Posted by Waterman

Some of the best days Ive had ribbing were on lough Corrib in the winter months. Would have to agree the warm gear (Balaclava a definite) is one of the biggest factors. Your crew will lose interest very quickly once they get cold, something the driver/I usually forget while under way!!

Hey there waterman... Living in Dublin here and was hoping to try a few different places with the rib.. Where's the slip on lough corrib or are there a few?? Are there any different rules or regulations or costs for boating inland? I've been boating for years.. But at sea! The inland thing is all new to me..cheers

[Stoo]

Originally Posted by GordyP

We keep diving all year, some magic days albiet in very cold temperatures.

No need for a boat here in winter... Just a chainsaw and a rope to dive...