Hats on for the lady?

The Grocer · 10 August 2009, 23:25

Now that summer is here for a minute or two, Mrs. G. (being mostly of Caledonian origin*) is feeling the effects of the sun; mainly because she can't find anything suitably girly to wear on her bonce that is likely to stay in place at anything over 4 knots.

So, in the interests of marital harmony (and risk reduction for the self-loading cargo) does anyone have any sensible suggestions for a hat for herself?

Said millinery should be light, waterproof, slipstream resistant, non-scary for the passengers and pleasing to the jaded eye of The Grocer (who is quite content to wear a scabby old shrunk-to-fit baseball cap - but she isn't.)

For any ultra-right South Walians in here, the Maggie-in-a-tank look is not an option.

* from a long line of Islay bog-dwellers, apparently. This explains much about her taste in men, although not, sadly, whisky... ...but I digress.

slojava · 11 August 2009, 02:18

For functional hat in the wind and the weather do a search for FCS bucket hat.

The strap can be tucked away to avoid any tank commander jokes when not in the wind.

For some extra bling throw on a hibiscus stencil or sticker http://www.stuckonmaui.com/stickerdesigns.html

Steve_B · 11 August 2009, 07:15

Her in doors swears by Buffs. They can be had a various colours and designs, and can be worn as a neck warmer and hat.

Steve

chewy · 11 August 2009, 08:17

Maybe not quite what your after but definately ticks all the boxes:

http://www.geckoheadgear.com/extremesports/colourways

JSP · 11 August 2009, 09:18

http://shop.packyourbags.com/acatalo...eanie_Hat.html

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Girls-Pink-Bow...QQcmdZViewItem

http://www.winwood-outdoor.co.uk/aca...Hat_stock.html

Siochair · 11 August 2009, 11:33

How about Tilley's?

http://www.tilleyuk.com/thumbnail.as...ategoryId&id=1

Avocet · 11 August 2009, 11:39

There's a whole selection here:

http://www.musto.com/fcp/categorylis...etFilters=true

Mrs A swears by the Fast Dry Crew Cap which she has in pale blue which no longer seems to be available.

Pablo · 11 August 2009, 12:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by JSP

http://shop.packyourbags.com/acatalo...eanie_Hat.html

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Girls-Pink-Bow...QQcmdZViewItem

http://www.winwood-outdoor.co.uk/aca...Hat_stock.html

Madame must look very sophisticated on the SeaRider

PeterM · 11 August 2009, 13:21

My other half has had the same problem - lets not underestimate the effect on a days boating of an unhappy female crew member due to ' hair disturbance' or ' not looking good' .

Generally I have found the only solution is to go fast enough that you cant hear the moaning - this also ensure any ' unsuitable head gear' is left far behind you .

Also ensure that your own hair looks more daf than thiers & your sunburn is also more severe. At this point instict will take over - calls of ' I told you to put more lotion on' etc etc means that thier own suffering is long forgotten ( at least until you are off the water) !

Cypman · 11 August 2009, 13:42

Me and "she who must be obeyed" both have Tilleys, been through all sorts of battles but always survive and wash up well in the washing machine. Not cheap but guaranteed for life!!

Bigmuz7 · 11 August 2009, 20:26

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blackroady

Generally I have found the only solution is to go fast enough that you cant hear the moaning

That gets my vote

.. but I have a funny feeling that at the end of the cruise Mrs G will then remind Mr G of his folly with a frying pan

The Grocer · 11 August 2009, 22:25

Gentlemen, I thank you all for your input...

Chewy - we don't want to frighten the passengers; and I'm told that "helmet hair" is not the thing on Lamlash pier, unless you're with "The Boys' Brigade"

JSP - yeah, right!

Siochair & Cypman - Mebbes aye... There are definite possibilities in there.

Avocet - after the blaggers' outfitters start things got better; but a bit yottie, n'est ce pas?

Blackroady - I'm with you fellah. I'm just not that brave

Bigmuz - You should know better!

After suitable censorship (anything over a fiver is too extravagant) I will pass some suggestions to the relevant finance department.

I may report back - but I did find this totally inappropriate garment...

http://www.baconsdozen.co.uk/souwester.htm

jwalker · 11 August 2009, 22:59

perfec...

Bigmuz7 · 11 August 2009, 23:04

I only said that cos I know she's non violent

Just make sure you've got your cricket 'box' on when you get her your intended suggestion though

Pablo · 12 August 2009, 09:28

Let her drive, she'll forget her hair once she starts getting close to WOT. It's a bit like sex, she couldn't care less once she's gone past the point of no return

JSP · 12 August 2009, 10:18

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blackroady

My other half has had the same problem - lets not underestimate the effect on a days boating of an unhappy female crew member due to ' hair disturbance' or ' not looking good' .

Generally I have found the only solution is to go fast enough that you cant hear the moaning - this also ensure any ' unsuitable head gear' is left far behind you .

Also ensure that your own hair looks more daf than thiers & your sunburn is also more severe. At this point instict will take over - calls of ' I told you to put more lotion on' etc etc means that thier own suffering is long forgotten ( at least until you are off the water) !

DGR · 12 August 2009, 19:12

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Grocer

I may report back - but I did find this totally inappropriate garment...

http://www.baconsdozen.co.uk/souwester.htm

Whaaa... and that is £22.50 ?!?

I find that a baseball hat with a cheap clip thingy from a chandler works (it attaches my hat to my jacket or whatever) - if the wind blows it off, it just dangles until you put it back on again. It lasted 3 years before the thingy snapped - but unfortunately it was a good 10 minutes before I realised it wasn't still attached - so I didn't get the chance to practise my 'hat overboard' drill.

The Grocer · 12 August 2009, 22:20

Yo guys -

Pablo - you were asking about qualifications elsewhere? Of course I let her drive - she's got her commercial endorsement for whatever it is we do. And sometimes she lets me have a go with the wheely thing.

DGR - We've got a huge hat catcher on the back of the big boat (I think there's a piccy on here somewhere but the front page of http://www.obrt.co.uk/ shows it nicely, and also the lady in question - some on here may need to think long and hard about the whereabouts of The Grocer in the photo

); but we've become proficient at HOB techniques 'cos the self-loading cargo sometimes know better than us