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July 28, 2022 2 min read
Staying warm on the water is difficult, especially early in the season and in the winter. Here are some things to think about when purchasing your new sailing kit and how to stay warmer for longer on the water.
This is an essential part of keeping warm on the water. Spray along with wind is the main reason you will begin to get cold while sailing. Having a good waterproof/spray top will keep the spray and water away from your body.
Zhik Performance Smock is designed for dinghy and keelboat sailing. This smock is made from 3 layer fabric. An adjustable waist, neck and wrist. Super lightweight no harsh zips and seams that can restrict your movement.
You can think of base layers as a second skin. By having extra layers very close to your body you can hold and maintain the heat for longer before it would usually escape through other layers. The Zhik Hydrophobic top is designed to keep as much water away from your body as it can, made from a water-repellent thermal fleece inner. The stretchy material allows a close fit and combined with a wetsuit top provides an all-weather shield. A favourite item in kit bags worldwide.
Wetsuits are great but they don't cover your head and neck. Wooley hats and caps will cover your head but when getting wet they are not keeping your head warm. The Gill Polarclava can be used for a multitude of watersports alongside being easy to make into a neck gaiter.
Neoprene socks have now become essential in sailing bags across the world.
Zhik were one of the early companies to bring this idea forward and keep your feet warmer on the water. Having cold feet on the water is no fun. The super stretchy and soft neoprene is great for avoiding numb feet for longer. Glued and stitched seams keep the water from gushing into your socks and the hydrophobic lining holds back the moisture that may make its way in.
Bought for my son. He was delighted with it!
I did wonder how I would change the battery on my timer and this kit s the answer !. I race land yachts and do a two minute rolling start which can be rather mad it times so i need that battery !
Fit ok and feels well padded on sole compared to my old worn out boots
Having thoroughly enjoyed a week's training at the Lyme Regis Sea School this phrase is indelibly printed on my sub conscience (the instructors will be pleased to learn) so to have this mug to remind me each morning at breakfast is a treat.
Good quality product worn well first season.
Reliable and delivered on time as stated. Workmanship is very good and the new spinnaker works a treat. Thank you
Great Product
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Thoes boots are so comfortable I’m so pleased I bought them and they keep your feet so warm.
Fantastic product
Fantastic product
Fantastic product
Fantastic product
Great product
The Zihk Sailing kit bag is very well-made and much more practical than my rucksack. The ordering process was slick and the delivery was fast. I’m looking forward to my next sailing trip with this product. Good price too, thank you!
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