http://www.ibotube.com/user/profile/captaaronwright.aspx - Captain Aaron Wright is a professional sailor and captain that has been working in the cargo shipping industry for many years now. He could tell you first hand the importance of staying dry and warm while on a ship. This is important not just for morale, but to keep you from developing illnesses while on the water. Getting sick out at sea is never a good idea, as it may take days before you can get back to port and admitted to a hospital for care.