Sailing Clothes

Wearing suitable sailing clothes for the conditions does not mean that you do not look good but it does mean that you will feel comfortable and safe and be welcome on board as a part of the yacht crew.

Obviously the first considerations are the range of weather conditions to be expected, the type of yacht being sailed, and your role on board.

In the colder climates on an open yacht where you are an active member of the crew a good Ocean or Offshore Jacket and trousers would be recommended together with sailing boots and possibly sailing gloves and a hat.

At the other extreme in a hot climate where you will be sheltered from the wind shorts and bikinis together with sun tan cream and sunglasses would be the order of the day.

Whatever the conditions always remember that it is usually colder on the water than ashore and it is better to be too warm than shivering wth cold.

Secondly non slip sailing shoes or deck shoes that do not mark the deck are important on any vessel. For those who are just going sailing for a short time in reasonable weather a pair of light soled trainers can be used.

Lifejackets should always be available on board for every member of the crew and worn by non-swmmers and in any thing but calm weather. The best type are the automatic inflatable ones as they are not too bulky and inflate on immersion in water.

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