smoolie671 Posted September 7, 2009 Posted September 7, 2009 Is there some historical method of securin yer hat to yer person such as a small leather rope or such that would keep yer prized noggin cover from blowin out to sea whilst standin on the deck? Seriously, has anyone thought about this? I know I have heard a few people say to just push it down hard, but if a stiff breeze get under it, it's gonna go flyin.
Captain Synn Posted September 7, 2009 Posted September 7, 2009 Prince Vlad Tepes of Wallachia had a rather effective solution to keep hats on heads as I recall...... Cmdre. WB Highest Quality Handcrafted Leather on or off the 7 seas!
Silkie McDonough Posted September 7, 2009 Posted September 7, 2009 I have not sailed much but I have sailed on a tall ship and in high winds, starboard tack, sails full and a port heel that was fantastic for such a large ship. I have also sailed in calm waters with the engin running. If there is any wind I suggest not wearing that prize hat. Makes working difficult anyway. Put the hat on when you are out of the wind.
Fox Posted September 7, 2009 Posted September 7, 2009 Yup, if you're working on a ship then wear a sensible hat - one that isn't going to be wind-caught. Foxe"With this Fore-Staff he fansies he does Wonders, when, God knows, it amounts to no more but only to solve that simple Question, Where are we? Which every chi'd in London can tell you." - Ned Ward The Wooden World Dissected, 1707ETFox.co.uk
Capt. Sterling Posted September 7, 2009 Posted September 7, 2009 I cast my lot along with Silkie and Foxe... even a well fitting cocked hat will catch the wind, if the wind is strong enough... "I being shot through the left cheek, the bullet striking away great part of my upper jaw, and several teeth which dropt down the deck where I fell... I was forced to write what I would say to prevent the loss of blood, and because of the pain I suffered by speaking."~ Woodes Rogers Crewe of the Archangel http://jcsterlingcptarchang.wix.com/creweofthearchangel# http://creweofthearchangel.wordpress.com/
Capt. Bo of the WTF co. Posted September 7, 2009 Posted September 7, 2009 Even galloping a horse can cause the hat to fly. I have to hold mine in hand while at a gallop or running. No chins straps I know of on period hats though. Never seen an existant example so far at least. Bo
Quartermaster James Posted September 7, 2009 Posted September 7, 2009 Somewhat relatedly: how do yall keep your hatbands on your hats?
Capt. Bo of the WTF co. Posted September 7, 2009 Posted September 7, 2009 Most commonly, just a couple of "darts" or "tacks" of thread sewn through both. I have a brain-tanned braided deer hide one with cobalt bead on my bushwhacker hat that stays secure without though. Bo
Quartermaster James Posted September 7, 2009 Posted September 7, 2009 Thanks Bo. I was wondering whether to go through or around. Through it is then!
Cap'n Black Jack Posted September 7, 2009 Posted September 7, 2009 You want to wear a work cap, tarpaulin hat, leather, knitted something like that. Cocked hats will stay on in light wind, but are not ideal for working in the rigging. I have lost baseball caps in the bay just sailing a 35 footer.
MarkG Posted September 7, 2009 Posted September 7, 2009 Is there some historical method of securin yer hat to yer person such as a small leather rope or such that would keep yer prized noggin cover from blowin out to sea whilst standin on the deck? Seriously, has anyone thought about this? I know I have heard a few people say to just push it down hard, but if a stiff breeze get under it, it's gonna go flyin. One solution was to wear a knitted cap - either a stocking cap or a fitted monmoth caps or leather caps. See Gentlemen of Fortune for some more information about caps and headgear. Mark
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