Glass Lifehack 1: Mobile glass holder for cosiness in the cockpit
When we sail with friends, a sundowner in the cockpit is part of a successful day on the water. On a small boat, however, there is often a lack of cup holders, and there is also not enough space to retrofit any. This is because they would get in the way in the narrow cockpit under sail. We have therefore come up with a mobile solution that we use at anchor or in the harbour: We built a holder from marine plywood that fits exactly between the seat thwarts. We cut out the holes for the glasses with a hole saw to match our drinking vessels. Silwy magnetic pads were attached to the sides so that matching magnetic wine glasses can also be placed on a non-slip and unbreakable surface. We then painted the glass holder. If it needs to be out of the way when sailing, it can be stored in the forecastle locker.
Josef Ufertinger, Ainring
Glass Lifehack 2:This keeps the glasses whole and scratch-free
Wine simply tastes best from the right glasses. To store them safely, we took advantage of the dimensions of our cupboard and bought wine glasses that were just high enough to leave 1.5 centimetres of space at the top. The jars can be wedged easily under a two-centimetre strip of self-adhesive foam insulation. An anti-slip mat and the foam ensure that the jars stand securely.
Burkhard Lochmann, by e-mail
Glass Lifehack 3:More space at the small table
The space on our small cruiser is not very generous, especially with the saloon table set up. As we still wanted to have more space for eating, but at the same time couldn't restrict the room for manoeuvre any further, I fitted a folding drinks holder. The openings fit the glasses and cups on board and prevent them from slipping. The holder is secured by a rotating latch and held in place by two hinges.
Wilfried Korff, by e-mail
Glass Lifehack 4:Improvised glass holder protects against breakage
Regular hydration is essential, especially in warmer waters, and there are many glasses on the cockpit table. During manoeuvres or when the wind picks up, these can quickly get mixed up and break. Instead of installing a large number of glass holders, we opted for a quick solution: we attached a rubber strap with hooks to the table in a zigzag pattern so that the glasses are held in place and do not collide.
Oliver Reuthebuch, Basel
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