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30 May 2014, 23:28
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Suitable "Summer" Clothing
Hi All,
So far, all of my RIB experience has been in relatively cool weather (i.e. most of the year) and my kit reflects this, being warm (although breathable) and "all-covering". It looks like this year though, there's a risk that I'll be starting to get more opportunity to play when the sun is actually shining (I'll hopefully catch both warm days of the UK summer!  ) and I think my current gear will be too warm.
Can anyone recommend what I should be looking at for UK summer RIB-ing, please? I would want something fully waterproof (this is England, after all) but something where I won't bake if it comes out nice.
Many thanks,
-John.
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30 May 2014, 23:39
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If you pop into musto etc in the outlet village in Swindon there will be loads of stuff to choose from, quick drying shorts are good. Also Teva sandals or similar that you don't mind getting wet. I've been using a musto br1 jacket this summer and also a splash top.
Gooutdoors sell trek mates wide brim hats for a few quid that have a strap under the neck.
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30 May 2014, 23:42
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THERE'S A MUSTO SHOP IN SWINDON???????
Guess where you'll find me tomorrow....!
-John.
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30 May 2014, 23:54
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Yeah, musto and several others in the outlet village
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31 May 2014, 09:26
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Town: N. Devon
Boat name: (Not Another) Nutkin
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I've a lightweight sailing jacket from Decathalon that I use along with a pair of Musto membrane shorts.
If it's not nice enough for that then it's the dry trousers and offshore jacket which can always be removed if the sun decides to come out.
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31 May 2014, 10:02
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Country: UK - England
Town: The wilds of Wiltshire
Boat name: Dominator
Make: SR5.4
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Neoprene rock boots instead of sandals here-If it gets cold you won't get really cold and they're very useful for scrambling ashore.
Quick dry clothing is a no-brainer, as is a decent size brimmed hat with a retaining cord (unless you don't mind doing 2 or 3 'Hat Overboard' drills a day)
Ignore Whisper when he suggests his Mankini. It's not a pretty sight.
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31 May 2014, 10:22
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I already have a good hat, and will be paying the Musto shop a visit, since I'm currently home for the week!
As for the mankini, that's just wrong!
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31 May 2014, 10:32
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Country: UK - England
Town: Dorset & Hants
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You haven't seen whisper in one..........hmmmmmmmmmmmm....
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31 May 2014, 10:44
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Boat name: (Not Another) Nutkin
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31 May 2014, 11:07
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Town: Fort William
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Crocs on the feet, light cargo pant/shorts on the legs, t-shirt/shirt and a baseball cap on top.
I have a pair of lightweight waterproofs in console and I usually carry a dry bag with warm clothes like thicker trousers/hoodie top, sealskin beenie/gloves/socks etc on board. It's amazing how small a dry bag you need for a change of clothes.
If there is one thing I've learnt about West Coast weather is NEVER try and second guess it, cover all bases.
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31 May 2014, 11:43
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Town: Mighty Penryn
Boat name: Little Joe.
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Crocs on the feet, light cargo pant/shorts on the legs, t-shirt/shirt and a baseball cap on top.
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Are you a homosexual gentleman by any chance? :-)
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31 May 2014, 12:10
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Town: Luxembourg
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ahahahah, when he s wearing those clothes he s a Lord, gaylord ... 
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31 May 2014, 12:59
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Boat name: imposter
Make: FunYak
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I tend to find the in "the norf" we feature function over form and are less inclined to judge based on "style"...
...that said I heard A1an used red leather polish on his tubes...
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31 May 2014, 14:00
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Country: Ireland
Town: Galway
Boat name: Top Banana
Make: Scorpion 9m
Length: 9m +
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Great to see that equality and diversity's alive and well at the heart of RIBnet...
Any idea what today's style-conscious, coloured, lesbian, catholic's wearing this season?
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31 May 2014, 16:33
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Town: Mighty Penryn
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Quote:
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Any idea what today's style-unconscious, coloured, lesbian, catholic's wearing this season?
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Crocs. ;-)
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31 May 2014, 17:45
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Short t-shirt 1 piece is now trendy ....
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31 May 2014, 17:45
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Reminds me of when I was recruiting in a previous life after a whole day of interviewing the very PC hr director asked me how I had got on . I said really well I have taken on a fat ,black ,disabled ,lesbian from out the EU . I went on to explain that this meant no more ticking boxes for the rest of the interviews .
When she finally came round she was non to pleased . I think I got half way home before my director phoned me !!
I am self employed these days
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31 May 2014, 18:44
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*cough* Terwat *cough*
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31 May 2014, 18:54
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Country: UK - England
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Erm...
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31 May 2014, 21:01
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 You can't say Lesbian any more....
It's 'women in comfortable shoes' 
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