Like most of us, I've sailed my whole life since my youth. As a result of this my hands have become xxl (size 11).

And because of that, grabbing a rudderstick is for me like holding a pencil. After 15 minutes sailing my underarms are soured and start to ache.

So I have tried several tricks to make the grip on the rudderstick more robust and more anti-slippery. But nothing helps and lasts after heavy use.
See pic below: expensive superlux bicycle handlebar tape after one time sailing: torn and slippery




But now I've found finally something which looks succesfully;
Leather hockey-stick griptape:




Very soft and pleasant for my hands.

Finally, as an "au revoir" to this beautifull summer we had, a nice shot of returning to our beach in an onshore wind.