Fox's Marine & Country: Keep Warm Afloat

by Tom Stewart, Fox's Marine & Country 28 Apr 2016 15:39 BST 28 April 2016

KEEPING YOUR KIDS WARM AFLOAT

The dinghy sailing season is up and running for both club racers and beginners. Whilst the air temperature is rising, the water temperature remains cool, averaging just 10 degrees in May. So if your children are on a sailing course or just messing about in boats it is worth making sure they have the right kit to keep them warm.

WETSUITS- LONG OR SHORT?

Kids love shorties but at this time of year we recommend a full-length wetsuit. A full-length suit obviously insulates the arms and legs but it also reduces the flush through of cold water that you get with a Shortie. With a full-length suit children will spend longer sailing and playing. These Gul G-Force wetsuits feature titanium-lined neoprene for extra warmth and, costing just £32.50, are a really great value choice for anyone just starting out in watersports.

RASH VESTS AND SHORTS
For added comfort add a Rash Vest. The slippery surface allows freer movement and reduces any chafe. All our rash vests offer the important benefit of 100% UV protection.

LAYER UP UNDERNEATH
It’s a great idea to add layers underneath a wetsuit to add to your overall warmth. The Gill Hydrophobic top was specifically designed for this. As the name suggests the polypropylene fabric repels the water, helping to keep a snug layer of warmth next to the body.

BOOTS
If your child is dinghy sailing then they will definitely get wet feet. Trainers might do for a taster session, but sitting in a dinghy for a few hours with cold feet won’t encourage a love of watersports!

Our Gul 5mm Neoprene boots are the perfect all-rounders and will help the water that does get in to warm up. Special Offer - now just £24.00 (RRP £30.00)

SPRAY TOPS
Spray Tops keep the wind and spray off preventing heat loss by evaporation. Every experienced dinghy sailor wears a spray top, which is a good clue as to how effective they are. On hot days they might get stuffed into a grab bag but as soon as the spray hits or the rain falls you are going to need one!

FOX'S OPEN WEEKEND
13TH to 15TH May 2016 1000-1600 daily

This year, Fox’s annual open yard event will incorporate the Fox’s Yacht Sales Used Boat Show, the Oyster Brokerage Spring Show and will also feature Hardy Motor Boats, with some 50 new and used yachts available to view. There will also be displays from Classic Boatbuilder Adrian Donovan, Fox’s Yard Services, Dolphin Sails & Covers, Raymarine, F-RIB, East Anglian Sea School, RNLI and more.

We’ll have some special event offers in store, Ocean Safety will be here to offer free lifejacket checks and we’ll dispose of your old flares for free when you buy new flares during the open weekend. We look forward to seeing you!

YOU COULD BE ONE OF FOUR LUCKY CUSTOMERS TO WIN A £50 VOUCHER IN OUR APRIL PRIZE DRAW!
Each month we give away a £50 voucher to four of our customers to spend in store. Just make at least one purchase by 30th April to be in with a chance in this month’s draw.