Above Water Line Berths

[ProtectTheOcean]

Originally Posted by At sea

In a seaway, the most sleep-inducing place is on a beanbag on the sole between the saloon berths right over the keel. That's where the movement is slowest, and it's comforting to know you can't fall any further.

Hrm... If I can figure out where to stow that thing, you may just have a great idea there! Is it comfortable on the back?

[ProtectTheOcean]

ThermaRest is your friend. MSR was kind enough to donate one the first trip to Africa for the falcons I was working with. (We'd bought other gear that they sold at dealer's cost for us, but there wasn't budget for a $80 air mattress. They knew the value of it and sent one for me anyway.) I've slept on it on rocks, sticks, and even at home when my back bothers me. Though it's only an inch thick, it's about the most comfortable thing overall to sleep on. Keeps ya insulated from heat and cold as well. Highly recommended!

[boatman61]

Originally Posted by GordMay

What statement?

If I remember correctly the question was about pillows... I stated I did not use them as they give me a stiff neck... and I slept on the cabin sole at sea... added bonus being I could hear ships screws/engines while under sail....

[Mark1977]

While we are steaming out or in while fishing. if it gets ruff the first thing i do is take my mattress and throw it on the floor alt less movement lower.