This is the second of a series of articles on the subject of sailing safety. The articles will attempt to combine different ideas on safety from sources such as the Red Cross, personal experience, computer programming and other outdoor pursuits.

The goal is to link these ideas from diverse sources and see what kinds of safety routines and knowledge can be developed.

For sailing clothing that keeps you warm, dry and protects you from the sun is necessary.

One rule for putting together a clothing kit is: cotton kills. Cotton soaks up water, cools down fast and really has no place being worn as protective sailing clothing. See

Old fashioned wool can be a good choice for a sailing wardwrobe as it helps you retain heat when wet.

You need to update this clothing kit to make sure it matches expected condtions. If you haven’t you should consider updating your clothing kit so it is set up on the 3 layer system.
This includes Base layer Mid Layer Outer Layer .

Such a clothing system can be combined to suit all conditions from cool summer days, to cold and rainy fall and spring days, inshore buoy races and offshore passages and various onshore activities.

Updating your clothing kit will include keeping up on new developments such as TP fabric. Stay warm and Dry!

Torresen Marine can assist you with all your clothing kit needs.

Share or bookmark this story: