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Cheap Ass Padding

If you value your assets, you’ll need to put some padding under the trampoline on the edge of the tramp frame. You can get firm closed cell foam from speciality foam suppliers but you can get packs of interlocking foam floor tiles at Bunnings (and others) for only $12 in a variety of colours. Cut off the interlocking edges and cut into 3 strips wide enough to cover the edge of the tramp frame. Fix with cable ties so it can be replaced when compressed. More here

Catch the Drift

The Drift Ghost X has been released which, like the Drift Stealth it replaces, is small and light but the Ghost X has a battery life of 5 hours, wider angle lens (140 deg), a better sensor and wi-fi support. It costs $179 fin Australia. More here

Hot Skiff Suit

A thin 3mm surfing/skiff suit may be OK for warm days in light to medium winds but just a bit cool for winter sailing - especially in a Weta with sea temperatures in NSW of only 17 deg!
However, if you don't like the restriction of movement of full wetsuit, take a look at a "warm" skiff suit which provides additional insulation around the body core with a mixture of "thermo" and "metalite" layers - especially the front of the suit which is most affected by wind/water chill. Zhik have the Superwarm, Gill the Firecell and others claim thermal layers. The Gill and Zhik both have the benefit of a relief zipper which saves trying to fight your way out of the suit when you need to go! Best deal in Australia at Monkeyfist Marine with free shipping. Purple Marine in the UK have good pricing and reasonable shipping to Australia if you don't mind a wait.