Please select your home edition
Edition
Leaderboard FD July August September 2023

The latest sailing clothes and accessories plus Southampton Boat Show offers

by Sarah Heron 19 Sep 02:00 PDT
Meris Jacket and Bibs © Mustang Survival

With summer's sunshine a distant memory, there's plenty of new kit to keep you warm and dry at sea. Here's our pick of the latest sailing clothing and accessories.

Perfect for Autumn days or as a mid-layer in colder weather, Musto's Evo Crew Soft Shell jacket comes in platinum (pictured), navy and black. £130

Crewsaver's Crewfit 165N Sport comes in two new colours, eye-catching neon yellow and understated anthracite. Compact and light, it allows for freedom of movement with the exceptional buoyancy and safety Crewsaver are known for. Find a stockist here

Mustang Survival's redesigned Meris Range promises to make life at sea even better during wet weather. The new-look lighter-weight range has extended sizing and reduced bulk. Jacket shown here in neptune navy, also available in red. £650, reduced to £553 for Southampton Boat Show only.

Vaikobi have worked with pro-sailors to create their new V-DRY-X for Grand Prix and inshore racing conditions, promising lightweight flexibility, minimal bulk, and true wet-weather protection whether you're hiking hard on the rail or flying down the coast in 30 knots. Grand Prix Shorts available in black, £178

Hellly Hansen's smart new Crew Insulator Jacket keeps you warm sailing upwind and looks just as good on shore. Seen here in washed navy €180.

Wrap it all up in Rooster's 50L Semi-Dry Duffel Bag, easily carried by backpack or shoulder straps and a very practical size. £75. Rooster's stand at Southampton Boat Show is offering great discounts across their ranges.

Related Articles

Henri-Lloyd expands its presence in Norway
Two new stores opened in Bergen and Tromsø British sailing apparel brand Henri-Lloyd is building on its popularity in Norway as its parent company, Monte Rosa Sport, opens two new retail stores in Bergen and Tromsø this month. Posted on 10 Nov
WASZP All-Stars Invitational
Where the Best WASZP Sailors Rise! Being named an All-Star is a statement: you're one of the best. Earn your place. Make your mark. Become a WASZP All-Star. Posted on 10 Nov
2025 US Melges 24 Nationals to hit the big shifts
Gearing up in Pensacola for what promises to be one of the most competitive championships With the start of the 2025 U.S. Melges 24 National Championship just days away, 40 teams from all across the North American continent and beyond are on the move. Over the last couple of weeks, competitors have been finalizing every detail. Posted on 10 Nov
Your first defence against wind and water
Your outer shell does more than keep you dry - it's your barrier against the elements When it comes to performance on the water, your outer shell does more than keep you dry - it's your barrier against the elements. Posted on 10 Nov
America's Cup: Kiwis fire up AC40
After what felt like a quiet year of preparation, Emirates Team New Zealand has roared back to life After what felt like a quiet year of preparation, Emirates Team New Zealand has roared back to life. The America's Cup Defenders are back out on the water, back in rhythm, and back on the road to the 38th America's Cup. Posted on 10 Nov
All set at the PredictWind A-Class Cat Worlds 2025
The practice is over and all is set for the main event in New Zealand The practising is over at the PredictWind A-Cat Worlds, and the race committees are tuned like fine violins. The wonderful volunteer shore crews are poised like greyhounds in the slips, for it's 'all stations to general quarters!', on Tuesday. Posted on 10 Nov
Barco Brasil take the 'Sharps' lead
In the Globe40 at Reunion Island The Brazilian competitor BARCO BRASIL (Class40 151) crossed the finish line in Saint Paul Bay on Reunion Island yesterday at 05:47 UTC after 36 days, 14 hours, and 47 minutes of racing from Cape Verde in this second leg of the GLOBE40. Posted on 9 Nov
18ft Skiff SIXT Spring Championship Race 5
World champion Yandoo team faultless in the 20-knot southerly winds 2025 JJ Giltinan world champion Yandoo team of Tom Needham, Fang Warren and Lewis Brake were faultless in the 20-knot southerly winds which swept across Sydney Harbour, as they powered their skiff to a brilliant near-all-the-way victory. Posted on 9 Nov
50% off Vaikobi VCOLD Base Layer Top!
Vaikobi's best-selling thermal top of all time! Vaikobi's best-selling thermal top of all time! Super light hollow yarn, moisture-wicking fleece, super soft cozy feeling, won't overheat, quick-drying, UV50+. Posted on 9 Nov
San Diego YC Hot Rum Series Day 1 Photo Gallery
Top yachting photographer Bob Betancourt was out in the Bay to catch the action! The Hot Rum Regatta is a San Diego favorite, and top yachting photographer Bob Betancourt was out in the Bay to catch the action! Posted on 9 Nov
Hyde Sails One Design Sale 2025Barton Marine Pipe GlandsSwitch One Design