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February 22, 2021 3 min read
Traditionally the start of the UK sailing season can be a bit chilly, and on those colder days on the water you need to make sure you are wearing the right sailing kit to keep you comfortable, and at your top performance.
Here are our recommendations with a few items we'll be wearing as we get back on the water and sailing. We'll work from head down to toe suggesting some products which we and other customers love.
Keep your head and ears warm on those colder days. The Zhik Superwarm Headband is made from water repellent 3mm neoprene wetsuit material with a comfortable and quick drying fleece inner. The also has a profile complete with ear holes so aid hearing when the headband is on.
New for 2021! The Zhik beanie hat now comes with 3M thinsulate thermal insulation that's sure to keep you warm on and off the water. This version of the Zhik beanie has been designed to protect your ears from cold winds with a new high cuff.
A comfortable top that stretches to fit your body with the added benefit of having a fleece inner which takes sweat and moisture away from your body keeping you warm. The outer of this top repels water away from the material. We guarantee this will be your most worn bit of sailing kit.
Designed to keep the water and elements out. This Superwarm X top is made from super stretch neoprene to give a close fit that keeps your body heat in. The inside of this top has a fast drying hydobase inner which takes moisture away from your body. All seals are glued, stitched and seam sealed so water doesn't come through. Added benefit of having sticky wrists which can grip to your gloves to stop water flushing up inside.
Keep the water and wind away from your body with the breathable dinghy smock. Designed with extra space inside so it can be worn over your buoyancy aid this spray top has adjustable seals at the neck, wrist and waist. Complete with a large pocket in the front for those on the water spares (and mars bars).
One of our most popular sailing gloves. The Zhik Superwarm sailing gloves are designed to keep the water out and come with a soft fleece inner that will keep your hands toasty warm on the coldest days.
Designed for high performance yacht and dinghy sailing these sailing gloves are long finger with the index finger and thumb being ungloved to help with undoing shackles and tieing those knots. These gloves have durable kevlar stitching, padding and grip that suits all rope diameters and re-inforced palm and finger panelling. Built to last and warm too!
The ultimate wetsuit for colder conditions. 3D body mapped and made with super stretch neoprene this wetsuit also comes with a hydrobase inner which takes moisture and sweat away from your body. With the latest wetsuit technologies used this skiff suit isn't only for winter, it can be used on cold or long summer days on the water too and layered with other sailing kit.
Keep your feet toasty warm. These socks are made from 3mm neoprene and with the seams being glued, stitched and seam sealed the water won't get in. Wear these socks under your sailing boots to prevent your feet and toes from getting cold during the colder sailing conditions.
At 4mm thick these boots are warmer than the thinner versions. They are also hard wearing and long lasting. They come with a unique lacing system which allows you to tighten them to your exact comfort and lock your foot in with a supporting strap that does around the boot.
Top tip: Read the sizing information we provide.
The sail numbers were simple to attach
Great value for money and swiftly delivered as always by Sailing Chandlery.
Very good sunglasses, I’ve just had eye surgery and was struggling with peripheral light sensitivity, these are great for that and will be terrific next season sailing.
Great to see these available again, much better quality and sensitivity than the alternatives
We have just purchased the Mersea twin Laser box trailer. Ordering the trailer, and adding the lid afterwards, was easy and straightforward with accurate lead times for its delivery. We paid for delivery to the South Coast and the trailer arrived bang on time along with other items we ordered. Fantastic customer service all round!
The trailer had its first trip this weekend, a 3hr drive on a mixture of town, country and motorway roads and it was a dream to tow - no noise save the odd rattle across potholes, easy to see in the car mirrors and very easy to connect and pull. It's also easy to manoeuvre two by just two people.
Our junior sailor was delighted by capacious box section with two access points and he was able to stow all of his kit to travel and then all covers, bags and kit whilst on the water today.
We're very pleased with the trailer - thank you Sailing Chandlery!
Good quality splicing tool, sensible price and swiftly delivered. Thank you
The mast was delivered the next day what a excellent delivery service I had the mast by 0830 I now know I can count on you, well done.
The 100m reel of 4mm pre-stretched polyester rope I ordered for our Club's fleet of training dinghies is very good quality and really competitively priced. It arrived quickly so we could re-rig control-lines before the week's training course finished.
Quick to order and fast delivery, thank you. Good to have the wheel washers and retaining clips included in the package.
Cannot fault the service received. Queries responded to very quickly, thank you Jason. Very fast, efficient despatch and delivery. My son is very happy with the Aqua fleece.
Wouldn't hesitate to use again.
Great service from Sailing Chandlery - ordered late Thursday evening and my order was dispatched on the Friday, delivered on the Monday (standard delivery option).
The Salopettes seem well made, good fit (per sizing guide) and comfortable. Also very lightweight - time will tell if that equates to less durable as they are definitely far thinner material than others I've had from different manufacturers in the past. I've only tried them on at home so far, so not tested them in the wet but I'm pretty confident they should do the job.
fast delivery with no problems
Ordered Zhik boots and wetsuit easily enough on-line, quick email response reviewing order, and they were despatched same day. Wetsuit is awesome, I wrongly ordered the boots size, a quick phone call, they explained what I needed to do, and they’ve changed them super quick. Didn’t miss any days sailing……..Highly recommend.
Got a set for my son who's 6' 3" and 92KG and L was way too small. Spoke to someone on the phone who was very helpful on sizing. Actually, went for a XXL in the end and he is happy with that fit so I would say these come up a bit small compared to other manufacturers although I guess you want a tight a fit as possible with hikers.
Vert happy with the service and advice. Video was helpful too.
Good quality product that was delivered very quickly
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