Foul weather gear used for sailing is essential equipment for any sailor. The gear will keep you warm and dry in harsh weather conditions. But after a while, even the best sailing foul weather gear will become dirty and smelly after extended use. To maintain the quality of your foul weather gear, wash it…
Good quality foul weather gear can be expensive, especially if you have open ocean-rated full-body dry suits. But that doesn’t mean that they remain waterproof indefinitely. After a while, even the best sailing foul weather gear will experience a loss in performance. To keep your foul weather gear in good condition, wash them regularly, check…
Our Rating: 4.5/5 4.9/5 Waterproofness 4.1/5 Breathability 4.5/5 Durability Best For:Ocean sailing & racing Admittedly these are for hardcore racers looking for the ultimate performance foul-weather gear. Needing a suit of this caliber and putting it through its paces will mean you’ve probably found yourself in rough conditions. Still, it’s the peak of sailing performance…
During my 10-year career in yachting, this is the foul-weather set I enjoyed wearing the most, even over more expensive brands like Henri Lloyd and Helly Hansen. Gill OS2 Offshore Jacket Review Overall Rating: 4.3 out of 5 The OS2 is made from Gill’s exclusive Xplore Fabric Technology. A two-layer fabric consisting of an outer…
The latest Gill coastal sailing jackets and trousers series come in men’s and women’s models. They are sleek and modern-looking garments packed with clever features to ensure you’ll be kept dry in foul weather. 🧥 Gill OS3 Coastal Jacket Review The OS3 coastal jacket has waterproof fabric that is also breathable and durable. With safety…
A sport as old as sailing, which went unaltered for decades, is currently seeing a technological renaissance thanks to innovation in the sport. So when it comes to the best sailing watches, it’ll depend on if you are a purist (mechanical) or a modernist (digital/smart sailing watches). In my 10-year career working in the yachting…
A 10-year yachting career has meant I have dropped more pairs of sunglasses overboard than I care to remember. It has also meant that I’ve tested almost every brand out there. Here are the best sailing sunglasses that you can currently buy. Had I known about these at the beginning of my career, I may…
When it comes to sailing boots, you will want to look out for a few things. Are the boots breathable, tall, or short, and what are they made from? In my 10-year career in the yachting industry, I’ve found the best overall pair of sailing boots are the Gill Tall Yachting Boot. However, the equation…
When it comes to your child’s safety in the water, whether it be sailing, cruising, or chartering, you want the best gear on the market to keep them safe. As a professional yacht officer of 10 years, the boats I have worked on have had their fair share of child life jackets. These recommendations are…
Unless your hands are made of leather, then at some stage, you will want a pair of sailing gloves. But what makes the best gloves for sailing isn’t one size fits all (pardon the pun). So to help you navigate the ocean of buying choices, I’m going to use my 10-year career in yachting to…