Sleep

[s/v Faith]

It is SO much easier to sleep on the boat.

Anybody else find the same thing?

[s/v Emerald Tide]

It is SO much easier to sleep on the boat.

Anybody else find the same thing?

It depends on how many dogs are on the berth, and if they managed to appropriate the bedding prior to my arrival.

Waking up on the boat certainly offers more opportunities for head-bashing on cupboards/shelves, which is as effective at waking up as coffee... and faster.

[jotruk]

I always sleep very good on a boat. I enjoy getting up an watching the sunrise and having a good cup of coffee(it always seems to taste better on the boat).

[Frank]

Yep!!  I find I go to bed earlier and sleep more hours than at home. Love lazy-rainy-read days as well. Something about a "bunk"  :)

[marujo_sortudo]

Yes.  The motion is quite comforting, except when it's not  :P

[Bob J (ex-misfits)]

I used to keep our sportfishing boat on the merrimac river in newburyport.
When I have trouble falling asleep at home I think about the sound of water flowing against the hull.
Works like a charm.

That is one of the things I look most forward to, just need to finish the project so I can float her.....

[s/v Emerald Tide]

When I have trouble falling asleep at home I think about the sound of water flowing against the hull.
Works like a charm.

That is one of the things I look most forward to.

Me, too, on both counts.  I imagine hearing and feeling it, and drift off to sleep -- to dream of awakening on the water with the sunrise, and perhaps a few dolphins.  I  look forward, with much anticipation, to the next time that it can be the real thing.

[Frank]

Makes me think of the lil Montgomery 15. Anyone that ever slept on a Monty knows the "sawing sound" of wavelets hitting the lapstrake. Totally unique!! Bothered some....but I enjoyed it.

[NOMN]

I don't get a freaking bunk -_-

My "bed" is a sliver of cushion with no lee cloths..

I love it.  ;D

[Captain Smollett]

I don't get a freaking bunk -_-

My "bed" is a sliver of cushion with no lee cloths..

I love it.  ;D

Unless that sliver of cushion with no lee cloths is on the sole, you might want to give some thought to getting set up to sleep at sea before you start your journey across the Pac.  Of course, you'll figure out pretty quick if it works well or not.   ;)

In my opinion, getting proper rest is one of the most important "seamanship" skills one can have.

"Sleep is a weapon" --Robert Ludlam

[NOMN]

I don't get a freaking bunk -_-

My "bed" is a sliver of cushion with no lee cloths..

I love it.  ;D

Unless that sliver of cushion with no lee cloths is on the sole, you might want to give some thought to getting set up to sleep at sea before you start your journey across the Pac.  Of course, you'll figure out pretty quick if it works well or not.   ;)

In my opinion, getting proper rest is one of the most important "seamanship" skills one can have.

"Sleep is a weapon" --Robert Ludlam

I know O_O

Any ideas?!

I was thinking about making a foldable "table" to extend the port setee. then I can't roll off, LOL

[s/v Faith]

If the bunk works in calm wx, there is nothing wrong with sleeping on the cabin sole underway when it gets rough.... Lee cloths are not tough to rig though, on Faith they are made of old sail cloth.... Pretty basic.

[Auspicious]

As Craig points out - the sole is a good place. You can't fall off the floor.

[CharlieJ]

Lol. Been there. On a 41 footer!

[okawbow]

As Craig points out - the sole is a good place. You can't fall off the floor.

I beg to differ! I was anchored on the Tombiggbee 2 years ago, when the big tornados came through. I fell off the floor, on to the cabin side during the 2 knockdowns I experienced. (always stow all loose gear away when not in use!) Started thinking about a safety belt for the bunk after that. Haven't needed it since though.