THERMAL SOCKS

These super-stretchy socks are made from four-way wicking polypropylene fabric to repel water and keep your feet dry and toasty out on the waves. They’re soft enough to be worn next to the skin and are both highly thermal and lightweight, so you won’t be left with damp and soggy toes. Cost £13 See www.gillmarine.com

Fourth Element Xerotherm

Slipping into these bad boys is like snuggling down into sleeping bags made specially for your man-claws. With flat-locked stitching and singlelayer high-wicking fleece fabric, they provide tiptop thermal protection in extreme conditions. Cost £16.95 See www.fourthelement.com

Musto Evolution

Dip your cloven hooves into these woolly mammoths and you’ll never look back. Special selected yarn offers high wicking and thermal comforts and the anti-abrasion footbed means these tootsie warmers will survive many a day at sea, whatever the weather. Cost £12.50 See www.musto.com

Sealskinz Mid Weight

Well worth loosening the purse strings for, these are 100% waterproof and windproof while still being breathable so you don’t get sweaty trying to berth your pride and joy. The silicon-free elastication acts as a water barrier and Merino wool lines the socks for moisture control and cosiness. Cost £39 See www.sealskinz.com

Dubarry Long Tech

Dubarry Coolmax is a breathable quickdrying fabric that helps move moisture away from the foot – ideal for us boaties. They’re densely cushioned, durable and warm, with a ribbed ankle and arch for support – all-round good eggs, really. Cost £18 See www.dubarryboots.com

21ft 7in (6.57m) 8ft 0in (2.45m) sailing; 11ft 4in (3.45m) extended 1.35 tonnes (light) 14 knots with single 70hp outboard

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54ft 8in (16.66m) 14ft 9in (4.50m) 12.5 tonnes (light) 21 knots with twin 350hp outboards Approx €2.2 million BD Yachts. Tel: +34 902 903 168. Web: www.bdyachts.com