What's all this fuss about cockpit sneakers??? Really, now... there isn't that much to discuss, other than wearing sneakers or going barefoot. And maybe leather versus canvas, or whether to buy Sperry, Sebago or West Marine. Personally, I like the canvas sneakers by Sperry. They can get wet without being ruined, they don't need oiling, and when I walk around the cockpit in the marina, they don't make any squeeking noises that might bother my neighbors. But, hey, I'm open-minded... Anybody really favor the Sebago or West Marine sneakers? Or going bare-foot? Michael O'
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But not velcro
I was really sad to see the straps and belt buckle go on shoes, I mean that was class <grin>
I was really sad to see the straps and belt buckle go on shoes, I mean that was class <grin>
No, really, this IS an important issue
Do you go below clod? Or do you remove your shoes (mocs, sneakers, or whatever) in the cockpit before going below?
Do you go below clod? Or do you remove your shoes (mocs, sneakers, or whatever) in the cockpit before going below?
I meant "Do you go below shod?"
Somewhere between thinking "clad" and "shod," I typed "clod." Mea culpa.
Somewhere between thinking "clad" and "shod," I typed "clod." Mea culpa.
Cockpit sneakers
My cockpit is inhabitied by hundreds of little sneakers. The sneak aboard when I'm not around, and spin webs all over the place. I can't imagine why anyone would want cockpit sneakers on their boat! (Just having a little fun to lighten up the debate
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My cockpit is inhabitied by hundreds of little sneakers. The sneak aboard when I'm not around, and spin webs all over the place. I can't imagine why anyone would want cockpit sneakers on their boat! (Just having a little fun to lighten up the debate
)Rockport, Mephesto, and bare
Rockport for the rough, Mephesto for comfort, and barefoot for reality. But the ones with dirt are taken off before one is on the boat. Cabin and whether I'm clod or however you spell it is getting too personal to answer <grin>
Rockport for the rough, Mephesto for comfort, and barefoot for reality. But the ones with dirt are taken off before one is on the boat. Cabin and whether I'm clod or however you spell it is getting too personal to answer <grin>
No Barefoot
Anything but barefoot. I know of several sailing friends who have slipped on wet decks that way and others who have tripped over cleats and broken toes. I ask my crew to wear non-marking soles and go from there. Barefoot might be OK for cockpit streakers.... John Goacher s/v Windbreaker
Anything but barefoot. I know of several sailing friends who have slipped on wet decks that way and others who have tripped over cleats and broken toes. I ask my crew to wear non-marking soles and go from there. Barefoot might be OK for cockpit streakers.... John Goacher s/v Windbreaker
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