Ep 31: How to Dress for Sailing in Any Weather

Welcome to Episode 31 of Carpe Diem Sailing. In this episode I go over dressing appropriately for sailing, in fair weather and foul. I cover sun protection as well as dressing in layers when in adverse weather. I also talk about the various fabrics and materials to use in a layering system that will keep you warm and dry in foul weather.

CORRECTION: In error I say in the video that Helly Hansen uses 3 layer Gore Tex. H/H uses Helly Tech

Sun Protection Yacht Racing Life Article

Tilley Hats and Travel Clothing

Gul Fastnet Cordura and Leather Sea Boots

Gill Offshore Sea Boots

Solbari UPF Clothing and Hats

Helly Hansen

[goodlifehomebrew]

Way back in the day - before fridges ! Damp cotton tea towels were laid over dairy products in the pantry to keep them cool.

[corditekid]

I always have a pair of ski-goggles handy as I hate getting a face full of spray, they certainly make foul weather sailing safer in my experience.

[ButterBub]

As an Australian, sunscreen is essential year round! Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in Australia and affects a huge percentage of sailors. I personally like to use a zinc stick style, it is high protection, and less likely to slide around from water/sweat and get in my eyes (a big annoyance for a lot of sailors). In addition to normal sunscreen, a lip balm with SPF 50+ is also crucial here.

[willbur]

Cotton kills. Not just for sailing, but hiking and camping as well. Very educational video through and through. Thank you 🤙

[ScottyO]

Every year, my friends and I volunteer to work with Chicagoland Toys for Tots motorcycle parade, on the first Sunday in December. The first year that I rode a motorcycle in the parade, one of my friends gave me a piece of advice I’ll never forget, when dressing in foul/cold weather. “You can’t take it off if you don’t have it with you.”

[sparkeyjones]

You'll never see me wearing a baseball cap of any type. But, the Tilley cap, that's cool. I think I'll buy one this week. 😀

[pedroalvesfission]

Thank you so much for making these videos. This one taught me a lot! As someone who has learned to sail in Portugal, this was truly educative, and interesting. Thank you

[Palundrium]

Invaluable, thank you! Newer sailor finally getting ready to get some foul weather gear.

[IamPreacherMan]

Yoga pants and long sleeve UV shirts. Large brim hat, and polarized sunglasses. The tights feel cooler than the sun on your skin anyway.

[mrpmessina]

Brilliant! I know probably silly, but I was not sure what type of closing I truly need. There are so many variables and marketing always tries to sell you way too much, but I was never clear what is truly needed.
Brilliant tutorial and glad to know we are doing something about inappropriate sunscreens.
Absolutely brilliant tutorial. Thank you.

[golnar]

What a useful video, I am going sailing in cold and rainy weather in a few days, I wish I had found it sooner! Next time.. thanks so much for all this wisdom ❤

[johnbee]

Excellent video. As a fair skinned individual, with some skin cancer lesions, I especially like the focus on sun protection. I did long distance running in Canada and noted that a lot of the gear can be quite similar - a buff, light weight long sleeve shirt and light weight long pants. Keep up the good work and when are we getting Carpe Diem branded Merch? :)

[carlb]

Another great video. Thanks for sharing you knowledge. Really great channel’, informative and entertaining.

[Homerisnude]

I use for like almoste 10 years an outdoor set from Lidel (a german discounter). The trouses are great, got all features you want (like a little plastic clip, so i can clip in my knife or flies pockets on breast hight to warm up your fingers). The jacket is great as well. I got them both impregnated at a shop and and now they are almoste as good as new. I have leather boots as well and use 2 layers of socks: one normal sock which absorbs the water and the other is a wool layer. Never ever had i cold feet and i was sailing in the north of Norway.
My next thing to get are polarised sunglases, couse the sun in the morning is just a pain with the reflection on the water and maybe synthetic underclothing like shirts and long underpants.

[j.s.]

Thank you for the great video!! I am joining a winter race team in around West Vancouver, just was looking for boots, gloves, and outer layer. Appreciate the information!

[aerobill]

Thank you very much for an excellent video. As a beginner sailor, this was very educational. Greetings from the Netherlands 🇳🇱

[RicardGomez]

Outstanding, always excellent, always useful. Thanks for sharing your experience ans knowledge!!

[nefibarron]

Great video with clear and easy to understand info

[albertofourie]

Awesome video! Thank you for taking the time and sharing your wealth of knowledge with us mere mortals!

[RenM]

If you struggle with synthetic underwear for winter, try merino wool underwear. That was a great alternative for me.