Buyers Guides
Purchasing Technical Sailing Clothing can be a daunting prospect. With so many brands and product designs, together with changes in technology, it can be confusing and hard to keep up! We provide a selection of detailed and updated buying guides to cover each of the main areas of sailingwear.
Meeting Individual Requirements
We cover everything from sailing jackets and marine footwear to those all important Lifejackets. We explain the choice of fabrics available, the pros and cons of all the varying designs and recommend to you the best products on the market. Our expert assistance should help you to find the perfect garments to meet your requirements.
Sailing Basics
Sailing Basics
Here at Sailing Clothing Store, we like to provide all the information you'll ever need about seafaring. With years of expertise in the locker it's always nice to impart some of that knowledge elsewhere. For those who are very new to sailing, some of the terms used and the general logistics of operating a boat can sometimes be a little daunting. This series of guides is designed to help you get to grips with the nuts and bolts; whether you're an absolute novice or even a seasoned pro, there's something for everyone in our Sailing Basics section.
Understanding Your Boat
If you thought Hull was just a city in Yorkshire, then you might want to take a look at our Hulls & Hull Shapes guide. We'll give you a breakdown on exactly how hulls help keep you afloat and the effect that small changes in shape can have on the speed and balance of the vessel. Sails are another relatively complex, but equally important aspect, what with the various types - from spinnakers to mainsails - as well as sizes and materials available. Again, our guide to sails is on hand to ensure you aren't cast adrift with your sailing knowledge.
Fundamentals of Sailing
Knowing your knots out at sea can be a lifesaver. From Bowlines to Sheet Bends, an understanding of tying a knot and in which circumstances it should be used is absolutely paramount. So if you find yourself tying Granny Knot after Granny Knot and wondering why your sail is constantly unfurling, then you'll certainly find our Knots section useful.
Sailing is a multi-disciplined activity; there are literally dozens of classes out there ranging from small dinghies to huge round the world yachts. We've produced a glossary to help you sift your way through the often confusing names and hopefully shed a little light on what exactly each one is.
