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From: Dave Skolnick (no email)
Date: Wed Nov 08 2006 - 08:38:55 EST
Peter makes good points. I'd like to elaborate based on spending late
winter aboard in Sweden and several winters in the Chesapeake Bay and
surrounding waters.
> Flannel sheets (I know cotton is not recomended .. but some are a blend that
> retain less humidity)
I use straight flannel with no synthetics. I have good ventilation
under the mattress, and when I get up in the morning I leave the
bedding pulled back to allow everything to air out.
> A light weight cover (blanket). A duvet is superb, warm, light weight,
> breathes (does not retain humididty)
I use flannel sheets, a cotton open-weave blanket, and a comforter in
a duvet cover.
> Long underwear, especially a light wool blend.
I am a big believer in synthetics for long underwear. My personal
favorite is Damart (www.damartusa.com I think), but there are lots of
choices available from sports and athletic stores. Well worth the
expense.
> ALSO, Eric sent a post about 'Goldenrod' heatsticks (dehumidifiers) It seems
> to me that one of these items installed under the bunk would be ideal
Interesting idea, but does require shore power.
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