Ep 44 DIY Face masks that fit! - see comments for fit update.

Protective DIY face masks made in preparation for arriving home were created with materials available on a sailboat in this "how to" video. The masks are easy to make and have a lining to prevent/reduce virus penetration. The face masks are made with material that sailors and cruisers may already have on board their boats. Small bunge cord can be used for elastic, if there is not sewing elastic available. I made these masks while in lockdown in Bahamas so that we would have masks ready when we arrived in the USA from Bahamas. While we have a couple N95 masks used for working with dusty or toxic material on the boat,they are well used and not appropriate for arriving in the USA where face masks are now in widespread use. Using the mask in the Bahamas before we left was much appreciated in the grocery stores. By wearing a mask, you let others know you care about their health as well as yours when you shop. Update: I have modified the masks to sew two pipe cleaners inside along the top for a better seal. The metal strip from a large bag of coffee also works. Metal bits sold on Amazon for masks are a ridiculous price! *Music by Epidemic sound* A Bitter Love by Sven Karlsson (Intro music) You can take me high by Candelion *Web site*: http://www.biotrek-sailing.com *Boat tours* Ep. 1. Launch of BioTrek https://youtu.be/NTzv1CAM0P4 Ep. 6. Cannes Yacht show https://youtu.be/KN-N6Uk_3MM Ep. 19 New Crew arrives and Boat tour https://youtu.be/Errsw3-bykc *Sailing with a dog* Ep 42. On board confinement https://youtu.be/JUWYTxfN8Kk Ep 9. Sailing with a dog https://youtu.be/KN-N6Uk_3MM *DIY videos* Ep 44. Covid-19 Masks https://youtu.be/pZK99-1kQ_w Ep. 34. Drones https://youtu.be/E0PIjxZ-iLk