They're like the unsung heroes of the footwear world. They protect your feet and let you conquer puddles with ease. Wellies have style. They say something about you. Green for utility, black for drama, and sparkly designs for the divas. But when they betray you with a hole, it's like losing a trusted friend!
Fear not, a new life beckons!
I've come up with a new use for old wellies – windlass holders! They’re strong, hard-wearing, and come with a fun twist.
By the way, we donate to support the waterways chaplains with these windlass holders as a way to say thank you to everyone who has donated their wellies. It's our small way of giving back to the community.
Up-cycling rubber is definitely more involved than working with ready-tanned leather!
Before I use them, I carefully vet and check each pair of wellies. Then they go for a good wash and clean. Once the welly material is prepped and ready, I can finally start cutting windlass holders and putting them together. I use special rivets with extra large heads because stitching is not an option with rubber.
The finished product is strong and durable, it should last for many years!
You can pair the windlass holder with a specially designed lanyard
The lanyard has a loop for a vandal key and a wide adjustable range to ensure one size fits all. With it you can choose the way that you carry your windlass: Over your shoulder, as a belt or across your body… you can wear it over dresses or big coats. It can also double up as a dog lead in an emergency!
After over 15 years of living aboard and many, many boating holidays, I've had time to think about the design... I'm confident that this one works!
Shop for wellyboot windlass holder and lanyard!
I really hope you like our welly boot windlass holders and find them to be a super useful addition to your boating gear!
So, if you have old wellies lying around, please drop them off with Craftybird and let's give them a new life!
Thank you!