CLOTHING AND FOOTWEAR
PATAGONIA & CAPE HORN
Adventure Sailing Expedition
with
Team Mowbray Pty Ltd
The following quantities/type of clothing should be used as a guide only.
It is the guest’s responsibility to be suitably prepared.
We suggest you plan to wear some of your clothing en route to South America to
keep packed baggage to a reasonable level.
If you have ever been snow skiing then you can use this as a reference point
when thinking about clothing type etc.
We suggest you don’t rush out and buy expensive clothing. Ask around and you
will be amazed at how many family or friends have snow ski or adventure type
clothes or similar in their wardrobe that they might be only too happy to lend
We don’t have a Laundromat on board however you can rinse and dry
clothes on board
The following quantities of clothing should be used as a guide.
It is the guest’s responsibility to be suitably prepared for the length trip they have
chosen.
This list is generally suitable for a 14 day trip so guests should add or
subtract amounts depending on the length of trip they have chosen
In general terms a four layered system is reliable:
Layer #1 - Thin light weight thermals long legs and sleeves
Layer #2 - A medium thickness layer consisting of clothing similar in weight to
track pants and a medium weight long sleeved thermal top, flannelette shirt,
skivvy or similar
Layer #3 - The thickest layer with pants similar to snow ski pants, thicker woollen
jumper, specialised thermal zip up windcheater etc.
Layer #4 - Wet weather jacket & pants to provide water & snow proof outer shell
supplied on loan by Team Mowbray. The wet weather gear is intended to be
worn whilst sailing as well as ashore for short walks only.
You may wish to bring a lightweight waterproof set of outer shell protective pants
& jacket if you intend to spend longer periods of time ashore
Head, Hands, Feet and Eyes
A disproportionate amount of body heat is lost through the head plus the
extremities of the body (hands and feet) are usually affected first by cold. It is
important to have suitable quantities and quality of protective foot, hand and
head wear.
Suggested Clothing List:
Layer #1
2 X light weight thermal long pants
2 X light weight thermal tops with long sleeves
Layer #2
2 X medium thickness thermal track suit type pants
2 X medium weight thermal long sleeve tops
Layer #3
1 X snow ski pants or heavy weight track suit pants
1 X heavy weight fleecy lined top
1 X heavy weight jacket
Layer #4
Wet weather jacket and pants supplied on loan By Team Mowbray
Gloves:
1 X pair inner thermal light weight gloves (1st layer)
2 X pairs medium weight thermal gloves (2nd layer)
2 X pairs of gloves or mittens. They need to be large enough to fit over the
1st & 2nd layer of inner gloves.
Socks:
2 X pair light weight
2 X pair medium weight
1 X pair heavy weight
Beanie:1 X quality beanie
Strongly recommended that it covers your ears.
Balaclava:1 X medium to heavy weight
Eyes:1 x Ski goggles (not absolutely necessary)
1 X sun glasses
Feet:Team Mowbray will provide you with a loan pair of sea boots however THERE IS
NO GUARANTEE THEY WILL BE THE CORRECT SIZE
You should strongly consider bringing your own sea boots
Foot protection will be needed for two primary purposes, sailing and going
ashore
Our sea boots are suitable for short walks ashore but are not meant for trekking
or long walks
There are a range of boots available for wet, rough terrain walking.
You should try to have them ankle height to minimise snow, slush or water to
flow over the top of the boot.
You should also bring a pair of sailing type “deck shoes” or joggers and/or “Ugh”
boots/slippers for walking around below decks. The cabin floor will be damp at
times and bare socks will get wet.
Backpack:You will need a day backpack to go ashore with. Your backpack should
big enough to carry a camera, additional clothing, some day food, drinks and any
other personal items etc. We find that a 40 litre pack is about the right size
Normal Clothing:You will need street clothes for before and after your trip. You should bear in
mind that you may well be departing from home experiencing 30 degree summer
days arriving in South America to 10 degrees or less days before leaving on your
trip
Luggage:Please use a soft kit/sailing bag and your backpack to pack your clothes in.
Suitcases are rigid and will not reduce in volume.