Wednesday, 16 February 2011 14:24
What is the all time, cannot-be-without, top of the line gadgetry and nautical clobber for 2011? We send Tom Isitt to find out.
It’s that time of year again — the London Boat Show has been and gone, the days are getting longer, and thoughts turn to a new season of boating fun. You’ve got a couple of hundred quid stashed away that naturally you’d rather the wife not know about - and so you want to know what kit out there is worth buying. Well, here is my round-up of new kit for this season.
Coast Sport Jacket
Gill make some pretty good foul-weather gear and the new Gill Coast Sport Jacket for 2011 is no exception. Using a 3 Dot™ soft laminate material and a collar that is just at the right height, as soon as you put on the Coast Sport Jacket it feels comfortable enough to wear anywhere, but has all the technical features required for coastal boating. Those features include a high-visibility reflective panel on the chest, soft tricot-lined pockets for comfort and warmth, and 360 degree reflective piping all the way around the upper body. The matching Gill Coast High-Fit Trousers complement to the Coast Sport Jacket as they feature a durable and waterproof breathable material, with reinforced protection on the knee, and fully adjustable braces and ankle closures. The Coast Sport Jacket is available in men’s and women’s styles and a choice of blue or grey colours. Sizes for men range from XS to XXL, and for women from size 10 to size 16. The jacket costs £145, and the trousers cost £87.
For the full kit review pick up the April 2011 issue of Sports Boat & RIB magazine