Winter Gloves

[tross]

Has anyone got any recommendations for winter sailing gloves?

I tried my expensive HL helmsman gloves out yesterda. I purchased these expensive gloves on the recommendation of a Yachting World review and I have to say these were more than a little disappointing (useless).
These gloves are promoted as winter cloves with stretch neoprene - and this was the problem. In the rain and windy conditions yesterday in the Solent the neoprene absorbed the rain and as the wind flowed over the gloves it created an evaporation effect freezing the end of my fingers. In the end I resorted to using a pair of those vinyl dipped red cloves site/ labourers gloves I normally use for pulling up the anchor – which worked surprisingly well - if lacking in a little dexterity
Thoughts anyone?

 

[Old Harry]

I have Sealskiz socks, if their gloves are as good i would recommend them

 

[bigwow]

Sealskinz work for me :encouragement:

 

[lw395]

For winter helming, I find these quite good:
https://www.toolstation.com/watertite-grip-gloves/p99748
I don't think they'd last long crewing a performance spinnaker dinghy, but they're good with maninsheet sized ropes.
Fully waterproof coated, so you don't get the windchill on the backs of you hands effect of fabric-back gloves.
And easy to put back on with wet hands.

 

[colind3782]

https://www.lidl.co.uk/en/p/diy-tools/powerfix-profi-work-gloves/p27211

 

[MM5AHO]

I tried sealskinz. Said to be waterproof - they were not.
Said to be warm. When dry they were, when wet - not.
Disappointed.

 

[CAPTAIN FANTASTIC]

Ski gloves, currently at Lidl. Also, try motorbike gloves. I use Musto gloves, but they are not very warm, unlike my ski and motorbike gloves.

 

[Channel Sailor]

I reckon you need three or four pairs of gloves, each for different jobs and spare pairs of some get very wet. Some cheaper gloves being sacrificial when used for sheet trimming,

My expensive Sealskinz I do not use for heavy use sheet trimming and warps because I reckon it would ruin them quickly. So they only get cold weather light duty, helm, pilotage or tactician type stuff. Also use for when not too cold on watch. They are tricky to get on and off as there are a tight fit. I have had them a few years and I don’t think they are fully water proof. They do not get used very often, probably because they are too close fitting which reduces circulation, then results in cold fingers.

For fenders and warp handling I use close fitting water proof/resistant builder merchant gloves. Best to have couple of pairs handy because they can get wet and also get used for handling the anchor. For anchor handling I like to have a larger size glove so they can be shed quickly and easily if the fabric gets caught on a shackle or anything else. I recommend never use a glove with a Velcro closure on the wrist for anchor warp handling. If not too cold these builders gloves are ok for all round deck use.

For helm in very cold weather and really wet I do like thick padded waterproof gloves with extended at the wrist. But the wrist extension goes inside jacket sleeve not over the top. I think mine were described as Helmsman gloves but to me they look like skiing gloves They also now leak a little if the rain is pouring down. But once they are on then it would be a hassle to take them off, so only used when on helm only for long periods. Also only useful for one passage because they take ages to dry if they get wet inside.

I had some wet suit type material gloves for a few years, they were good. I think they were for winter dinghy sailing. I think they could be patched with some spare wet suit material.

Though not used on my yacht (yet) I find the best atrocious weather gloves to keep hands warm are boiled wool mitts (Dachstien) with a waxed cotton motorcycle over mitt. You can wear just the wool mitt if dry and cold, just the waxed cotton over mitt if warm but wet or both if wet and cold. If the wool gets wet they are still warm. The outer dries quickly and they can be separated to dry them quicker, so good for longer passages. They can be taken on and off very easily. Great for winter mountain hiking (my use for them). Of course these are no good if do anything on a yacht other than hold the wheel/stick or be on watch. If I had to be on a wheel or tiller watch for a proper uk winter passage, then I would take these mitts.

For edges of the season my wife has a pair of light duty hiking mitts that are claimed waterproof and have a light fleece liner, these can be worn with silk style inner gloves for extra warmth. The mitts can be turned inside out to dry them quicker if needs be. Again ok for on watch or on helm. They also can be removed easily.

 

[sarabande]

The Guy Cotten range of gloves for the fishing industry are excellent and do the job perfectly.


https://www.guycotten.com/en/search...tten_produits&collection-lang=en&query=gloves


So, they are bright blue ? Oh dear !

 

[anoccasionalyachtsman]

Just up the Solent from the OP, I was modelling a pair of these £3.90 wonders. The winter version of the 99p thin versions.

They just about did the job, cold but not numb. Obviously they were completely soaked.

So this morning I took a look at the Millets website, and they've got so many different types of glove, many claimed waterproof too, that I'm going in there to save wearing out Google. I'll be trying them out next Sunday. Glad to hear that Sealskinz aren't all they're cracked up to be - very nearly ordered some before having the Millets idea.

 

[Momac]

I have some of these work gloves at the moment

https://www.amazon.co.uk/SKYTEC-Arg...t=&hvlocphy=1006944&hvtargid=pla-831012914572

Seem very cosy .

 

[thinwater]

Anyone try these (Musto)? It isn't yet cold enough for me to have formed a full opinion.


I've used all sorts, including the coated types suggested. You may want to look at double coated gloves; still stretchy, but more waterproof.

 

[Greenheart]

I bought £40 Sealskinz gloves hoping they'd be superb. They're neoprene. My hands aren't large but the 'large' fitted me, approximately. Pulling them off, it was impossible to avoid damaging them, as the neoprene isn't properly reinforced with stronger fabric.

I lately saw the same gloves reduced to £16. Knowing what I do now, I'd warn potential buyers off - substandard at any price.

I have some of these work gloves at the moment

https://www.amazon.co.uk/SKYTEC-Arg...t=&hvlocphy=1006944&hvtargid=pla-831012914572

Seem very cosy .

I hope they last...the reviews weren't all glowing... :biggrin-new:

 

[anoccasionalyachtsman]

I bought £40 Sealskinz gloves hoping they'd be superb. They're neoprene. My hands aren't large but the 'large' fitted me, approximately. Pulling them off, it was impossible to avoid damaging them, as the neoprene isn't properly reinforced with stronger fabric.

I lately saw the same gloves reduced to £16. Knowing what I do now, I'd warn potential buyers off - substandard at any price.



I hope they last...the reviews weren't all glowing... :biggrin-new:

MartynG's gloves could be fine Dan. I wouldn't trust the judgement of anyone who knows what 20 year old knicker waistbands look like.

 

[zoidberg]

The best winter gloves I've ever used for sailing were a pair of RAF Arctic Aircraft Handling Flight mittens. These are long, extending halfway up the forearm, have a stretch rubber internal cuff, an external rubberised fabric outer layer with an rubberised soft fabric inner. They were inflated via a small oral valve, and were good for one thing only - working the steel steering wheel in driving sleet down the Irish Sea in March.

 

[prv]

Personally I use a Raymarine Evo autopilot and fuzzy pocket linings

Pete

 

[ChathamSailor]

Winter gardening gloves from Blooms I carry 3/4 pairs of different thicknesses all very good and cheap

 

[thinwater]

MartynG's gloves could be fine Dan. I wouldn't trust the judgement of anyone who knows what 20 year old knicker waistbands look like.

In the US "Atlas Fit" is highly regarded and is sold in many chandleries. The non-insulated versions are used by sume on the summer, with the tips of the thumb and index finger clipped. The quality is very depndable.

 

[Gadget257]

I've always been disappointed with big brand sailing gloves as they always tend to leak in the end in big seas (Musto, Gill and Sealskin). Also once the insides are wet, it is almost impossible to dry whilst at sea. For my last trip in Icelandic Waters, I used commercial fishermen's gloves which worked a treat though the lined versions still took a while to dry. Brands Guy Cotton and Showa seem to work. Showa does a removable lining, but I've not seen this glove available outside the US. https://www.showagroup.com/ca/en/insulated-thermal-gloves-495

 

[anoccasionalyachtsman]

I didn't make it to Millets... (#10) because I followed a link and found these https://www.safetygloves.co.uk/ejendals-tegera-295-waterproof-thermal-work-gloves.html

They've just arrived and in your interest I put them on and immersed them in a bowl of water. Completely waterproof (outers absorb water but none gets through), very warm and I'm almost looking forward to Sunday.