Sailing Clothes - Sensible Investment?

Nothing is more horrible than sailing at sea, shivering of the cold and being wet of either the rain or the splashes of the waves. It is therefore that sailing clothes are on the market and while they can appear to cost a hefty sum of money, they are actually a very sensible investment. Keeping you warm and comfortable during your sailing trip, they can make or (when you do not have the right sailing clothes) break your sailing trip!

The saying 'In winter take your bag, in summer - your rag' basically means; be prepared for anything and don't rely on the sky or the weather forecast. The weather can look good when you set sail out of port, but can change suddenly when you are out at the water. Not having a warm and comfortable set of sailing clothes with you can make a sailing trip a horrible experience.

While most people understand this when talking about the cold, the same also applies for the heat when sailing with a perfect sun: you can get sunburn very easily on the open waters! During such conditions you are well advised to protect you from the sun with the right clothing, or try to create a comfortable spot on the boat with some shade. The best adventures have all started with proper preparation upfront, keeping in mind all the little details that can occur during your trip.

The basics of controlling the micro climate surrounding your body are best described with the various layers sailing clothes often contain. The base layer is used to keep your skin dry and ensures moist (sweat for example) is being pushes towards the outer layers. The second layer ensures you keep a layer of air around your body, this will keep you warm. Like the base layer, it also allows moist to travel outwards (this is called breathing). The outer layer is the layer that directly protects you from the weather, this is where the rain, the wind and the ocean bounce off from you.

Buying sailing clothes (especially waterproofs) can be a frightening experience. At the time of purchase they cost a lot of money, but if you are less interested in fashion and more in your well-being (or comfort) at sea, they should last you a number of years to come and provide a lot of pleasure sailing. Remember: if you buy cheap, you buy twice!


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