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Can anyone suggest a good website for some sailing clothes? I've a big long list of things to get for a course the wife is going on. Her course specifies 'offshore' waterproofs, but some of them are described as 'offshore / coastal '; is that the same thing?

It's a much more comprehensive list than I've ever seen anybody bring onboard - but ends by suggesting she packs lightly.
 
She really needs to try different types on to see which suit her best. The main brands are all much of a muchness and you probably do get pretty much what you pay for.

Offshore is not coastal, offshore is usually higher spec and if she is going to spend much time in them then goretex is a good buy, especially as part of a proper 3 layer system. I rarely wear my outer layer unless expecting a lot of water flying about or at night in the UK.

If she knows exactly what she wants, then whoever is cheapest of course.
 
I'm a keen online shopper - I buy much more online than I do in shops, and my first reaction when I need something is to hit Google and eBay rather than the high street. But I still wouldn't buy clothes online - you really need to try them on. Obviously I'm spoiled living in arguably the centre of UK sailing, but can you not get the missus to a decent shop?

(Worth noting of course that oilskins and shoes/boots are the only things that are best obtained in sailing-specific guise. Everything else can just as well be hill-walking and camping kit, which is more widespread and may well be cheaper.)

Pete
 
We're in North East Scotland.

I was briefly pleased to see that there is an Aberdeen Yacht Club, but it turns out it's in Hong Kong. Inverness is probably our nearest chandler.
 
Everything apart from my waterpoofs and footwear is used on mountain and boat. I buy all my outdoor clothes from well a known high street warehouse.
 
Gael Force Marine in Inverness stock all the major brands and have an on line catalogue so you can see what is available before visiting.
 
Don't forget that there is a lot of crossover with outdoor clothing, it doesn't necessarily have to have a Musto tag to do the job. For instance, I have a Columbia ski jacket which makes a great sailing jacket. Decathlon have a good range if you're near a branch.
 
colind3782 said:
Don't forget that there is a lot of crossover with outdoor clothing, it doesn't necessarily have to have a Musto tag to do the job. For instance, I have a Columbia ski jacket which makes a great sailing jacket. Decathlon have a good range if you're near a branch.
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The only "Yachty" gear I buy is the water proofs (although SWMBO swears buy her Dubarry boots)... Depends how seriously offshore your going to go...

Size of boat matters the more serious the gear the more space you require to store it and wear it...

The rest comes to budget...
 
colind3782 said:
Don't forget that there is a lot of crossover with outdoor clothing, it doesn't necessarily have to have a Musto tag to do the job. For instance, I have a Columbia ski jacket which makes a great sailing jacket. Decathlon have a good range if you're near a branch.
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Is your ski jacket 100% waterproof though? My experience of (admittedly bargain basement) ski wear is that it's not. As she'll be sailing on the West coast of Scotland, I expect she'll get properly drenched.

It's my idea for her to go on a sailing course, and very very important that she's not put off by being cold and wet.
 
sighmoon said:
It's my idea for her to go on a sailing course, and very very important that she's not put off by being cold and wet.
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If that's the case, don't think you will get away with cutting corners. Spend out on good quality gear THAT FITS and keeps her warm, dryish and happy and you stand a chance of getting her back having enjoyed the course and wanting to go again. If you skimp and she's cold and wet you will struggle to get her to buy into the sailing dream

Even if it means skimping elsewhere, investing in getting a SWMBO to love sailing will pay off in the long run (although she will then want to spend every penny you have on boat bits, which may be good or bad depending on your point of view)
 
I'm also a little surprised that the course provider isn't supplying wet weather gear. All the sailing schools I've been with have supplied manky but serviceable jackets, salopettes and boots.
 
sighmoon said:
We're in North East Scotland.

I was briefly pleased to see that there is an Aberdeen Yacht Club, but it turns out it's in Hong Kong. Inverness is probably our nearest chandler.
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There is an Aberdeen and Stonehaven yacht club that has a good calendar of events and were a fine bunch of folk when I was a member.
Aberdeen Watersports might have some foulies in, worth a phone call.
 
sighmoon said:
Can anyone suggest a good website for some sailing clothes? I've a big long list of things to get for a course the wife is going on. Her course specifies 'offshore' waterproofs, but some of them are described as 'offshore / coastal '; is that the same thing?.
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http://www.wetsuitoutlet.co.uk/

When and where is she going? Earlier/later in the season, and if there's any night sailing planned, then investing up the range can be worth it. HPX/MPX or equivalent is overkill, but BR2 if probably good, or BR1 channel or equivalent if more in summer/no night sailing planned.
 
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Actually on the same theme...I'm based in London but would like to get some sailing boots and waterproofs for my first ever channel crossing at the end of next month (and then post that probably mainly coastal sailing around the South and East coasts + of course the odd RIB trip around the Medway).

Firstly...any suggestions on what to get? Force 4 seem to have some very good deals on, but I'd prefer to try everything on and that requires heading down to Southampton, which is a £40 train fare!

I know Ocean Leisure is near Charing Cross and has some choice, but they don't seem to offer the same range, nor the deals that appear to be on offer elsewhere :-(
 
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