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 Post subject: Re: Sailing helmets?
PostPosted: Sun Jan 06, 2013 8:14 am 
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A blog that I follow mentioned wearing helmets today. Just thought I'd share and keep the conversation going. Although I probably won't personally wear a helmet, it is a good conversation for the sailing community to have.

http://propercourse.blogspot.com/2006/0 ... ref=tw&m=1

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 Post subject: Re: Sailing helmets?
PostPosted: Mon Jan 28, 2013 3:27 pm 
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Saw a team on an I20 at Tradewinds wearing helmets. Kind of surprised me, but not too much now that we see them on AC45, etc.

I wear one for both mountain biking and snow skiing, but thus far have not convinced myself of the need on my current boat (F18). Spin boats rarely travel out during a race, so the boom isn't as big of an issue. Also the beach cats only have a 8 or 8.5' beam so coming down after a capsize isn't as much of an issue as the big boats (20'+ beam).

That being said, I whacked my son on the head pretty hard a couple years ago during a gybe on my H18. Mostly my fault as I didn't communicate the timing very well. If I were to race one again in significant wind, I'd seriously consider it.

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 Post subject: Re: Sailing helmets?
PostPosted: Sun Mar 17, 2013 5:48 pm 
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I don;t think its that bad an idea. You can pick one of the kayak helmets up pretty cheap. Like this one http://www.rei.com/product/832809/nrs-h ... ter-helmet I used to wear one of the carbon fiber ones, very light, comfortable, and looked pretty cool- at least i thought so. They are so thin, you hardly know its there.

I only wish we had enough wind here in chattanooga to make it a necessity.


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 Post subject: Re: Sailing helmets?
PostPosted: Mon Mar 18, 2013 2:27 pm 
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until i'm crewing in the america's cup, I can't see myself wearing a helmet for sailing. I've been smacked by booms a fair amount, and it hasn't affected me yet, aside from now having a few goose eggs . come to think of it, i should probably wear a helmet. what was i saying again?

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 Post subject: Re: Sailing helmets?
PostPosted: Mon Mar 18, 2013 2:36 pm 
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CherokeeSailor wrote:
until i'm crewing in the america's cup, I can't see myself wearing a helmet for sailing. I've been smacked by booms a fair amount, and it hasn't affected me yet, aside from now having a few goose eggs . come to think of it, i should probably wear a helmet. what was i saying again?

I'm in the same boat. I probably wouldn't do it until it was cool to wear a helmet. I've been konked on the head plenty of times and as soon as my spidey-senses feel it begin to make impact, I duck. Most of the time it's a jibe gone bad and I see it coming.

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 Post subject: Re: Sailing helmets?
PostPosted: Mon Mar 18, 2013 3:45 pm 
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I would think that your inexperienced crew would/should appreciate your having a helmet for them on the boat. Big days especially, but even bumping your head while ducking the boom can be problematic for some people (like my wife....) if they hit their head on a metal boom.


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 Post subject: Re: Sailing helmets?
PostPosted: Mon Mar 18, 2013 4:03 pm 
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xanderwess wrote:
(like my wife....)

Your Wife won't sail with you... Thats just silly!


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hobieandy wrote:
xanderwess wrote:
(like my wife....)

Your Wife won't sail with you... Thats just silly!

Kelly's just smarter than you give her credit for.


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PostPosted: Mon Mar 18, 2013 5:24 pm 
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That's exactly what I mean!


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 Post subject: Re: Sailing helmets?
PostPosted: Mon Mar 18, 2013 8:05 pm 
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PurdueZach wrote:
CherokeeSailor wrote:
until i'm crewing in the america's cup, I can't see myself wearing a helmet for sailing. I've been smacked by booms a fair amount, and it hasn't affected me yet, aside from now having a few goose eggs . come to think of it, i should probably wear a helmet. what was i saying again?

I'm in the same boat. I probably wouldn't do it until it was cool to wear a helmet. I've been konked on the head plenty of times and as soon as my spidey-senses feel it begin to make impact, I duck. Most of the time it's a jibe gone bad and I see it coming.


haha, I usually end up getting hit when i tack, since I expect my boom to swing over fast when I jibe, i make sure to duck extra low and extra early. i have a way of hitting myself on the boom in a tack :?

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 Post subject: Re: Sailing helmets?
PostPosted: Tue Mar 19, 2013 9:35 am 
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When I was the Safety Chairman of my sailing club, I always recommended to new members as part of their orientation that they wear some sort of hat. Not only for sun protection, but just to have another layer on top for something to snag besides skin or hair. The boom has rivets or other hardware, blocks have sharp edges, wires can have loose strands; any of which can peel open skin. Even a ball cap can prevent a messy and painful (if not serious) head wound.

Once, I was explaining to a guest how my Wave was a bit safer than a boat with a solid boom, when a wind shift caused the sail to swing around and smack me flat in the face. I had to grit my teeth and say "See... that didn't hurt a bit!"

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PostPosted: Tue Mar 19, 2013 11:27 am 
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IndyWave wrote:
Once, I was explaining to a guest how my Wave was a bit safer than a boat with a solid boom, when a wind shift caused the sail to swing around and smack me flat in the face. I had to grit my teeth and say "See... that didn't hurt a bit!"


:D

That's the kind of thing that only happens when there's a witness nearby!

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 Post subject: Re: Sailing helmets?
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IndyWave wrote:
When I was the Safety Chairman of my sailing club, I always recommended to new members as part of their orientation that they wear some sort of hat. Not only for sun protection, but just to have another layer on top for something to snag besides skin or hair. The boom has rivets or other hardware, blocks have sharp edges, wires can have loose strands; any of which can peel open skin. Even a ball cap can prevent a messy and painful (if not serious) head wound.

Once, I was explaining to a guest how my Wave was a bit safer than a boat with a solid boom, when a wind shift caused the sail to swing around and smack me flat in the face. I had to grit my teeth and say "See... that didn't hurt a bit!"

Sorry IW, that is some funny stuff...........


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 Post subject: Re: Sailing helmets?
PostPosted: Sun Mar 31, 2013 4:48 am 
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I was out sailing yesterday, and the only other boats on the water were lots of bass boats (there must have been a tournament). Several of the fishermen were wearing full helmets. Is fishing really that dangerous? Do bass fight back that much?

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 Post subject: Re: Sailing helmets?
PostPosted: Sun Mar 31, 2013 6:27 am 
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I have seen a lot of wind many many waves have sailed and owned on most of the fiberglass Hobies. I have been brused and cut many times however This Former Hobie Admiral sees no real reason to wear a helmet High End PFD you bet a boat in ship shape condition check emergency hobie stuff double check
If it is blowing hard enough for helments It would be a good time to stay on shore and drink several cans of Coors de Light


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