The benefits of layering sailing clothing

A few weekends of mild spring weather canwindproof shell layer.
rekindle the enthusiasm for sailing in even fairIt is important to have breathable layers so that
weather sailors, no matter if their main plan is tosweat can evaporate during exertion to keep you
enjoy the evening sitting on a deck in the eveningfrom overheating and to prevent a clammy
sunshine, watching the sun sparkling on the waterfeeling as you cool down. Layering your sailing
and enjoying a well earned glass of wine.clothing means that you can easily alter it to suit
However, it is what happens before the glass ofthe conditions, so first thing you may have on all
wine that sailing is really about, whether on inlandfive layers, and as the day goes on and the
waters or the sea and despite the warmth of thetemperature increases you can remove layers so
sun at noon, spring days are still cold in thethat you remain comfortable throughout the day.
morning and evening. Emerging from a warmOnce it is evening and the warmth of the sun is
sleeping bag to find the remains of a frost on thelost it is time to put the layers back on again.
decks is not an encouraging experience unless youSailing can be either very gentle as you drift along
have the technical clothing to wear to make surein a light breeze, or extremely active if you are
you keep yourself warm. Here at Scotts oftacking in a narrow river in a force 5. Sailing
Langholm we have Musto, Henri Lloyd and Gillclothing is designed to allow you to choose your
sailing clothing that will cover you from lightweightclothes to suit the sailing you plan to do.
breathable base layer to totally water and