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Beach towels
#32732
01/08/2015 01:16 PM
01/08/2015 01:16 PM
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Showdavid
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Saw a post a week or two ago regarding what to bring to the beach to lay on that won't trap all the sand that regular terry towels would but can't seem to locate it. I think is was buried in a lengthy thread. Anyway, any suggestions to keep our linens useable and not bringing sand back on board would be super helpful. Thanks
Dave
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Re: Beach towels
[Re: macaroni]
#32736
01/08/2015 02:13 PM
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Posts: 1,956 St. John, USVI
RickG
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Neat sheet. They stock them at the Rite Aid near us. Actually made from Tyvek and are quite durable. Good travel blanket too.
Cheers, RickG
S/V Echoes, 2003 Beneteau 423 Grenada
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Re: Beach towels
[Re: StormJib]
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01/08/2015 07:58 PM
01/08/2015 07:58 PM
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I find the problem of sand to be fairly non existent on our charters. We are all adults and know how to shake a towel out after laying on the sand. We leave them in the dingy or on the swim step if they are damp and usually someone will stay in the dinghy to reshake them. They get hung on the lee side of the boat to dry. We have a boat clean up when needed, usually half way thru the charter.
Rita It is better to be happy than it is to be right
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Re: Beach towels
[Re: warren460]
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01/09/2015 10:05 PM
01/09/2015 10:05 PM
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RickG
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Neat sheets are ground covers. It's a Kimberly-Clark product.
Cheers, RickG
S/V Echoes, 2003 Beneteau 423 Grenada
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Re: Beach towels
[Re: RickG]
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01/10/2015 01:53 AM
01/10/2015 01:53 AM
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Adding my recommendation for the Neat Sheet. Great product! The fabric repels water and sand, making it very easy to keep clean. The only thing that sticks to mine is sticker-type plant material (think sand-burrs). One additional comment, the original Neat Sheet product is discontinued, so I believe. They are still available on after-market, such as e-bay, or Amazon, but the marked-up price is tremendous. I paid perhaps $7 at Walgreen's for my original Neat Sheet in 2003 or so. http://www.amazon.com/The-Neat-Sheet-Ground-Family/dp/B000089SAYA comparable product is available at Toys R Us or Babies R Us. I have one in my bag now to test later this month on the beach and will let you know how it compares. The price varies by size of sheet. See link. http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=18511436&cp=&parentPage=searchGood travels, Shari
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Re: Beach towels
[Re: Showdavid]
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01/11/2015 11:31 AM
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Frank
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As a side point... whenever I'd go sailing or land based in the islands, I'd bring a couple clean, fluffy, but slightly old towels. At the end of the trip, when they are heavier, dirtier (even if washed), I would leave them behind - thus, having some spare space and weight allowance in my bag for the return trip.
I figure a bottle of rum or two might be a better use of my baggage space. <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Grin.gif" alt="" />
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Re: Beach towels
[Re: CaribSoul]
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01/20/2015 09:01 AM
01/20/2015 09:01 AM
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Just brought down some of the Toys are us Olefin mats. Sure looking good. Nice color, feel good, tight weave , soft Paid $4 each for several of them. Good deal. <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/circle.gif" alt="" />
tpcook
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