As I age gracefully I find that my hands are not a callous as before and the back of my hand bruises easily. I sail solo once a week and pick the day based on the wind .
Preferably in the 8 to 15 kn range .Gusting to 20 or so is good. Being a small masthead 20 footer I only use the winch to tighten the luff on the main and play the sheets manually sometimes gripping the headsail sheet continuously with one wrap around the winch. I have for the last four years worn the cheap Whitworths gloves but find ,despite regular washing, the palms of my hands are sore and itch like crazy for a couple of days after. Any recommendations appreciated.

The Phoenix work mitts from Bunnings are great, with good grip and palm padding and they last a long time. Plus they come in XXL to fit old man sausage fingers.

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wongaga said..
The Phoenix work mitts from Bunnings are great, with good grip and palm padding and they last a long time. Plus they come in XXL to fit old man sausage fingers.

Not listed anymore

Bugger, sorry about that.

Brainfade........ the Phoenix gloves come from RSEA not Bunnings.

Thanks ,just looked up. I'll go over to store next week.

The Trojan ones at Bunnings are pretty good too.

What about better quality sailing gloves..musto..ronstan etc?