Coastal and Inshore Gill Foul Weather Gear and
Sailing Clothes and GUL Foul Weather Gear and Sailing Clothes
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For Coastal and
Inshore sailors Whitecaps Foul Weather Gear carries:
Gill Key West
Jackets made with Gill’s 2 layer, breathable, waterproof Gill 3
DOT™ fabric. Waterproof seams, water-repellant YKK pocket zips, and
double cuffs protect you from the elements. Full height thermal
collar and active hood.
Gill Key West Trousers are made with Gill’s 2 layer,
breathable, waterproof Gill 3 DOT™ fabric. Performance cut for
excellent fit and full range of movement.
Reinforced in the knee and seat. Fleece lined hand-warmer pockets.
Gill Key West Women’s Jacket has the same outstanding
features as the Gill Key West men’s jacket with a new women’s
specific cut and sizing, plus new colors.
Gill Key West Drop Seat Trousers combines the same features
of the Gill Key West unisex trousers with a side-zip entry for
increased convenience and women’s sizing.
GUL Newport Coastal Jacket is made with the new GUL GCX2 EVO
fabric that is breathable, waterproof, windproof. Heat taped seams,
dual storm flaps with 2-way zip. High coastal collar with Quick-Dry
lining and high visibility fluorescent hood with 3-way hood
adjustment, stows in collar.
GUL Newport Coastal Hi-Fit Trousers are made with the new GUL
GCX2 EVO fabric for minimum weight that’s breathable, waterproof,
windproof. Taffeta lined for lightweight performance and comfort.
Quick-Dry hand warmer pockets, thigh pocket with drainage.
Articulated knees, CORDURA® reinforcement at seat, knees and ankle
cuffs.
GUL Newport Ladies Coastal Jacket has a special Ladies’ Cut.
Minimum weight, easy-movement performance fit. Made with the new GUL
GCX2 EVO fabric that’s breathable, waterproof, windproof. Heat taped
seams, dual storm flaps with 2-way zip. High coastal collar with
Quick-Dry lining and high visibility fluorescent hood.
GUL Newport Ladies Drop Seat Trouser is made with a Ladies
performance fit. Zipped drop seat with storm flap secured with hook
and loop. New GUL GCX2 EVO fabric for minimum weight that’s
breathable, waterproof, windproof. Taffeta lined for lightweight
performance and comfort.
Ronstan Breathable Heavy Duty Pants are made with Ronstan’s
rugged Rtech5 Tussor construction for superior durability and
protection from harsh environments. Breathable, waterproof,
windproof laminate. Full polyester lining. Seat and knee
reinforcement panels.
Gill Coast Sport Jacket is made with Gill’s lightweight,
breathable, waterproof Gill 3 DOT™ fabric. Fully taped seams,
easy-access pockets with water-resistant zips, PU inner wrist seals.
Front zip with Velcro fastened storm flap. Stowable hood.
Gill Coast Women’s Sport Jacket is made with Gill’s
lightweight, breathable, waterproof Gill 3 DOT™ fabric. Fully taped
seams, easy-access pockets with water-resistant zips, PU inner wrist
seals. Front zip with Velcro fastened storm flap. Stowable hood.
Gill Coast Sport Drop Seat Trouser for Women has the same features
as the Gill Coast unisex trouser, but cut for women with a side zip
and drop seat.
Gill Coastal Trouser is made with Gill’s breathable,
waterproof Gill 2 DOT™ fabric. Fully taped seams for a waterproof
finish. Reinforced knees and seat protects against abrasion.
Articulated knees for active use.
Gill Inshore Warm Jacket is new from Gill. Soft-handle, fully
taped laminated fabric with a keep-warm fleece lining. Waterproof
and breathable. Same colored stowable hood. Convenient features from
Gill like multi-media pocket, Velcro cuff adjustment, and reflective
piping. Gill’s internal ghost zipper make embroidering neat and
easy.
Gill Women’s Inshore Warm Jacket is new from Gill.
Soft-handle, fully taped laminated fabric with a keep-warm fleece
lining. Waterproof and breathable. Same colored stowable hood.
Gill Coast Cruise Jacket is made with Gill’s breathable,
waterproof Gill 2 DOT™ fabric. Fully taped seams. Large bellowed
cargo pockets. Double storm flap. Offshore height collar with Hi
Visability stowaway hood.
Gill Women’s Cruise Jacket has a women’s cut for a more
flattering and comfortable fit. Gill classic styling for inshore,
coastal sailing, and general boating. Made with Gill’s breathable,
waterproof Gill 2 DOT™ fabric. Fully taped seams. Large bellowed
cargo pockets. Double storm flap. Offshore height collar with wrap
around face guard. High visibility stowaway hood. High visibility
Reflexite safety patches.
Gill Coast Cruise Trouser is made with Gill’s breathable,
waterproof Gill 2 DOT™ fabric. Fully taped seams for a waterproof
finish. Reinforced knees and seat protects against abrasion.
Articulated knees for active use.
Gill Coast Sport Drop Seat Trouser for Women has the same
features as the Gill Coast unisex trouser, but cut for women with a
side zip and drop seat.
Gill Coast-Lite Long Jacket is excellent for coastal cruising
and powerboating. Made with Gill’s breathable, waterproof Gill 2
DOT™ fabric. Fully taped seams. Rollaway hood. Long length to cover
shorts.
Gill Coast-Lite Jacket is excellent for coastal cruising and
powerboating.
Made with Gill’s breathable, waterproof Gill 2 DOT™ fabric. Fully
taped seams. Breathable mesh lining. Two Way Zipper with Velco
fastened storm flap. Zipped mesh-lined side pockets. Rollaway hood.
Gill Coast-Lite Women’s Jacket is made with Gill’s
breathable, waterproof Gill 2 DOT™ fabric. Fully taped seams.
Breathable mesh lining. Two Way Zipper with Velco fastened storm
flap. Zipped mesh-lined side pockets. Rollaway hood.
Gill Coast-Lite Trouser is made with Gill’s breathable,
waterproof Gill 2 DOT™ fabric. Fully taped seams. Articulated knees
for active use. Adjustable waist and ankles for comfortable fit over
clothes and shoes. Recommended for powerboating, too.
Gill Inshore Sport Jacket is ideal for warm weather sailing.
Made with Gill’s 2-layer laminate, soft handle Gill 2 DOT™ fabric.
Fully taped seams. Breathable micro-porous membrane. Lightweight,
stowable hood. Mesh lined.
GUL Freemantle Winter Jacket has a Quick-Dry breathable micro
fleece lining. Made with GUL GCX2 fabric that’s lightweight,
breathable, waterproof, and windproof. Heat taped seams, YKK zipper
with internal storm flap, dropped back hem for added protection.
Zipped side pockets with warm micro fleece lining, electronics
pocket. Onshore collar with Quick-Dry micro fleece lining.
GUL Freemantle Ladies Winter Jacket has a Ladies cut and
styling. Quick-Dry breathable micro fleece lining for warmth &
comfort. GUL GCX2 fabric that’s lightweight, breathable, waterproof,
and windproof. Heat taped seams, YKK zip with internal storm flap,
dropped back hem for added protection when seated. Zipped side
pockets with micro fleece lining, onshore collar with Quick-Dry
micro fleece lining.
GUL Freemantle Winter Gilet has a Quick-Dry breathable micro
fleece lining for warmth & comfort. GUL GCX2 fabric - lightweight,
breathable, waterproof, and windproof. Heat taped seams, YKK zip
with internal storm flap, dropped back hem for added protection when
seated. Zipped side pockets with warm micro fleece lining.
GUL Freemantle Summer Jacket is made with GUL GCX2 fabric
that’s lightweight, breathable, waterproof and windproof. Heat taped
seams, YKK zip with internal storm flap, dropped back hem for added
protection when seated. Zipped side pockets, electronics pocket at
inner chest. Quick-dry mesh lining.
GUL Freemantle Ladies Summer Jacket has a Ladies cut and
styling. Made with GUL GCX2 fabric that’s lightweight, breathable,
waterproof & windproof. Heat taped seams, YKK zip with internal
storm flap, dropped back hem for added protection when seated.
Zipped side pockets, electronics pocket at inner chest. Quick-dry
mesh lining.
Ronstan Breathable Lightweight Jacket for day sailing or
short course racing. Made with Ronstan’s RTech2 breathable,
waterproof, windproof laminate. Taped seams. Removable mesh lined
hood. Full polyester mesh lining. Fleece lined collar. Convenient
sleeve pocket and two zipped front pockets.
Ronstan Breathable Lightweight Pants have the same great
value and construction as Ronstan’s Breathable Jacket. Made with
Ronstan’s RTech2 breathable, waterproof, windproof laminate. Seat
and knee reinforcement panels. Elastic and strap waist adjusters.
Two front slit pockets with storm flaps and one leg cargo pocket.
Comfortable mesh lining.
How to select foul weather gear and sailing apparel for coastal or
inshore sailing:
The
first question you need to ask yourself is “do I sail overnight?”
If the answer is “no,” then Coastal/Inshore foul weather gear and
sailing clothes category is the one that will have what you need.
What makes the items in the Coastal/Inshore category right for you
is:
Weight and Durability of Fabric
High Collars
Waterproof construction
These are the basic qualities common to all manufacturers and
styles. The differences are about the style of the cut:
Boxier vs. more tailored. Here the challenge is to give you enough
room for layering, while still having a garment that gives you the
most freedom of movement and doesn’t “get in the way.”
Accessory pockets. The debate here is over having enough places to
keep EPIRB’s, knives, VHF, etc., vs. breathability. Remember,
even the most advanced breathable fabric won’t function at its
optimum level if it is layered with pockets. The general rule: the
more active you are the fewer pockets you want.
Understanding foul weather gear construction:
While it may that manufacturers are making it as hard as possible to
understand what you’re buying, there are two principles to be aware
of:
1.
The layers of
construction
2.
The kinds of fabric
Breathable fabric must be layered—it can’t be used by itself.
So in two layer garments, there’s the breathable layer (inside) and
the protective layers (outside). Three layers have an inner
“comfort” layer, the breathable layer, then the outer layer.
Four layers, the most, will usually have an inner layer, a double
breathable layer, and an outer layer.
The
“fabric system” is where manufacturers differentiate themselves the
most. But in the end, the science of breathable fabrics has become
so advanced that all the variations work extremely well. The
fabric that makes up the outer layer is an area that manufacturers
take great pride in being proprietary. The outer layer is what
provides the wind resistance and the waterproof qualities along with
the construction which includes seams that are heat sealed then
taped.
The Gill Foul Weather Gear and sailing apparel Fabric System:
Gill
•••••
5 dots
The best from Gill foul
weather gear for extended offshore and ocean sailing over
consecutive days and weeks in harsh climates.
Ultra high performance
three layers, 100% water proof, breathable with taped seams. Very
high
breathability, very high durability.
Gill ●●●●
4 dots
The
best from Gill foul weather gear for
offshore and ocean sailing over consecutive days or weeks in harsh
climates and rough conditions. High performance, three layer.
100% water proof, breathable with taped seams. High breathability,
high durability.
Gill ●●●
3 dots
The best from Gill foul weather gear for
coastal and offshore sailing.
Excellent for several days of continuous use in rough conditions.
Two layer. Microporous, 100% waterproof, breathable with taped
seams. High breathablility, high durability.
Gill ●● 2 dots
The best from Gill
foul weather gear for
dinghy and One Design sailing and racing with possibility of
full immersion. Light weight and flexible.
Two layer. 100% waterproof, breathable with taped seams. Good
breathablility, good durability.
Gill ● 1 dot
The best from Gill
foul weather gear for
recreational and inshore sailing in mild to moderate
climates with the possibility of rain, spray, and wind.
Two layer. 100% waterproof,
breathable with taped seams. Good breathablility, good durability.
The GUL Foul Weather Gear
Fabric System:
GUL GCX4
The
best from GUL foul weather gear for sailing in extreme conditions.
The ultimate 4 layer defense system, giving you total comfort and
protection in all conditions. High performance abrasion
resistant shell is combined with twin waterproof/breathable
membranes. These double membranes create a thermal and
moisture regulating system that allows the fabric to breathe, but
prevents water penetration. A polyester tricot inner layer
wicks moisture away from the skin and increases durability by
reducing abrasion.
GUL GCX3
The
best from GUL foul weather gear for offshore and ocean sailing over
consecutive days. Constructed from 3 layers for maximum
performance. An abrasion resistant out shell protects a central
waterproof and breathable membrane from rips and tears. The
microporous membrane has been designed to help regulate body
temperature and prevent water penetration even during strenuous use.
The polyester tricot inner layer wicks moisture away from the skin
and increases durability by reducing abrasion.
GUL GCX2EVO
The
best from GUL foul weather gear for coastal, dinghy, and one design
sailing and racing. A hard-wearing, 2 layer waterproof and
breathable fabric. Designed to give maximum performance with minimum
weight.
GUL GCX2
Created by GUL for dinghy and one design sailing. A hard-wearing, 2
layer fabric that prevents water penetration but also “breathes”
allowing perspiration moisture to evaporate.
The Ronstan Foul Weather Gear and sailing apparel Fabric System:
Ronstan RTech5
Best from Ronstan foul weather gear for extended sailing, inshore to
coastal racing and cruising in harsher climates. Rugged heavy
weave Nylon Tussor based fabric with a quick drying, water resistant
outer layer, multilayer waterproof and breathable laminate and fully
waterproof taped seams. 100% waterproof and windproof, highly
breathable. Extremely durable.
Ronstan RTech3
Best from Ronstan foul weather gear for inshore racing or cruising
in moderate climates. Durable Nylon Taslan 4 ply with a quick
drying, water resistant outer layer, waterproof and breathable
laminate or membrane and fully waterproof taped seams. 100%
waterproof, windproof, very breathable, lightweight, durable.
Ronstan RTech2
Best from Ronstan foul weather gear for leisure and inshore day
sailing in mild climates. Light and flexible, but tough rip-stop
Nylon fabrics with a quick drying, water-resistant outer layer,
waterproof and breathable laminate or membrane, and fully waterproof
taped seams. 100% waterproof and windproof, breathable,
lightest weight, extremely flexible.
Whitecaps Foul
Weather Gear gives you savings on Gill, GUL, Ronstan, and Harken
foul weather gear and sailing gear for dinghy sailors, offshore and
inshore racing sailors, junior sailors, women, and cruising sailors.
A complete selection of sailing jackets, vests, drytops, pants,
rashguards, fleece, shoes, boots, gloves, Drysuits, wetsuits, hats,
bags, watches and polarized sunglasses.
