31 March 2010

Be Stylish in Spring in our Range of Women’s Clothing

Spring is the perfect time to overhaul your wardrobe, with the new ranges from Gill, Musto and Henry Lloyd there you can be assured that you will look stylish out on the water and in the yacht club. Not only will you look good but with this technical sailing clothing you can be assured that you can perform at your best.

Layer up with Gill

Although the sun has come out there is still a definite chill in the air so layers remain a necessary part of your sailing wardrobe. This Season Gill have a great Women’s Micro Knit Fleece that will keep the cold out and look incredibly stylish. It is lightweight with a hood and is ideal for layering.

To complete the look they have some Solar Trousers, they are waterproof but they look very classy and smart unlike many of the waterproof trousers on the market. Available in black and sand colour they are ideal for wearing out on the water and back at the yacht club.

Jackets an Essential Item

With the weather being so changeable it is important to have a good lightweight jacket that still provides warmth and protection from the elements. Henri Lloyd and Musto have great jackets out this year to keep you dry and stylish.

Henri Lloyd’s Fusion Jacket is ideal for this time of year, it is lightweight but it keeps out the wind and rain and keeps you warm. The fabric wicks moisture away from the body which means that you can rest assured that if you start to feel quite warm that you will remain dry and comfortable.

For hotter days a lightweight warm weather jacket would be the ideal piece, Henri Lloyd’s Sirocco Jacket is the perfect warm weather jacket it has been tailored to fit a women’s shape so it is flattering as well as practical. Made from TP1 material is it wind and waterproof but still allows the skin to breathe which is ideal for the hotter weather.

Musto also have a great warm weather jacket in the form of the Sardinia Jacket it is made from lightweight breathable fabric that will keep you cool and comfortable even in the hot weather. The inner lining is made from breathable fabric that stops you from becoming too overheated. It has a roll away hood which is ideal for the great British weather which can change from sunny and beautiful to wet and windy in a matter of seconds

The Henri Lloyd TP1 Vista Jacket is the ideal inshore jacket it’s lightweight and has been cut to flatter the female form. Again this jacket has a roll away hood to protect you from the elements, plus it has hand warmer pockets should the weather take a turn for the worse.

Offshore Sailing Jackets

When you venture away from the harbour the water and the weather can get significantly rougher and your clothes need to be made out of tougher stuff. One of the main things that picks up

outside the harbour walls is the wind so you need a jacket that can comfortably withstand a severe battering from the elements.

Gill’s OS2 Jacket is cut to comfortably fit a woman’s shape and offer a flattering cut with all the latest and necessary technology. The jacket has high visibility strips on it and a high visibility hood so it is ideal if the weather takes a turn for the worse or you are sailing in the evening. Wind proof, water proof and breathable this jacket has it all!

If you are looking for a jacket that has good face protection the Musto MPX Offshore Jacket has a great visor that will protect your face from the wind and water spraying into your face. The inner lining is warming and moisture wicking to ensure maximum comfort and the outer layer is wind and waterproof to keep you dry and warm.

Deck Shoes for Comfort and Style

It is always important to have a good pair of deck shoes when you are sailing because you need some grip to help you with your balance and to keep you safe whilst out on the water. They need to be comfortable because you will be wearing them for long periods of time, they also need to be waterproof for obvious reasons, with water coming over the deck of the boat and the British weather being what it is you will have water coming at you from all directions.

The Sebago Bala Deck Shoe is the ultimate from boat to yacht club shoe, its strong grip soles will mean you stay on your feet on the deck of the boat. The shape and suede upper mean that they are sophisticated enough to take you into the club without any trouble. It has the classic styling of a deck shoe the threaded rope gives them a distinct maritime look that is loved by many.

Musto have created a much more modern style deck shoe based on the shape of trainer the Match Deck Shoe. They have a bungee style lace that means you can easily slip them on and off without worrying about tripping over laces whilst on deck. The shoes have a drainage system in case they fill up with water when you are out sailing which is incredibly useful.

So with such a great range of new clothes on offer what are you waiting for treat yourself to some new spring styles.