tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-62673104979919448652024-02-07T23:40:41.330-08:00Whitecaps BlogAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09789940060112797317noreply@blogger.comBlogger35125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6267310497991944865.post-4168905372348805112017-01-24T11:41:00.000-08:002017-05-31T15:07:28.722-07:00San Francisco Sailing Couple Checks Sydney Hobart Off Bucket List<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Jaclyn Manrique and Patrick Szeto, far right, get ready to start their first Rolex Sydney Hobart sailing with Edward Tooher’s Beneteau First 47.7 <i>Chancellor</i>.</td></tr>
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<br />Jaclyn Manrique and Patrick Szeto say watching the start of the Sydney Hobart race on TV is vastly different from experiencing it first-hand on the water, and offer tips for any racer eager to tick it off their bucket list.</h2>
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The Rolex Sydney Hobart is one of sailing’s legendary regattas, in an elite class along with the Fastnet Race, Newport to Bermuda, and the Transpac. For Jaclyn Manrique, Sydney Hobart was a bucket list item; for her husband Patrick Szeto, it wasn’t a race he ever imagined he’d get to do. But when the opportunity came up to do the race this year, they jumped at it. <o:p></o:p></div>
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The 628-nautical mile regatta from Sydney, Australia, to Hobart, Tasmania, is known as one of the most grueling offshore races in the world with big breeze and waves, tricky, shifting conditions, and challenging currents to play. The course starts in the Sydney Harbor with the fleet short-tacking their way to the Sydney Heads and the open ocean. It continues down along the southeast coast of Australia, across the Bass Strait, and down the east coast of Tasmania to Storm Bay and the final upwind sail up the Derwent River.<o:p></o:p><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">It's a festival on the dock in Sydney in the days leading up to the start of the race. Photo: Rolex Sydney Hobart.</td></tr>
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The couple is based in the San Francisco Bay Area and the skipper of a boat Jaclyn regularly sails on invited them to join the crew of <i>Chancellor</i>, Edward Tooher’s Sydney-based Beneteau First 47.7. Neither Jaclyn nor Patrick had ever been in Australia before. They landed in Sydney two weeks before the race so they’d have time to get over their jet lag and enjoy a bit of touring before diving into boat preparation and practicing with the crew. <o:p></o:p></div>
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The Sydney Hobart traditionally starts on December 26, which left a little bit of time with friends and family over the Christmas holiday. “Patrick’s whole family came in and my dad came in a couple of days before Christmas to watch the start, so we got to have Christmas dinner together,” said Jaclyn.<o:p></o:p></div>
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“On Boxing Day, there were definitely some nerves and a lot of excitement. There are tons of people on the dock—media, racers, and their family’s all taking pictures. It was just an amazing feeling and energy.”<o:p></o:p><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Rolex Sydney Hobart has one start but three start lines. Photo: Rolex Sydney Hobart.</td></tr>
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The 88-boat fleet was divided between three different start lines, with the maxis starting first, the midsize boats starting second, and the smaller boats—if you can call a 49-foot boat “small”—starting third.<o:p></o:p></div>
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“It’s really crowded. On our start line there were 30 or 40 boats. That’s a pretty good fleet and it feels very crowded as you’re tacking up the harbor with spectator boats on either side,” said Patrick.<o:p></o:p></div>
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“You can’t win the race at the start, but you sure can lose it. The most important thing is to exit the Heads safely. The race starts once you’re in the ocean; the harbor is just a giant spectacle and there’s not much time to look around.”</div>
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The uncommon conditions of this year’s Sydney Hobart were widely reported in the media. Outside of the Heads, the top of fleet was treated to a downwind run the majority of the way gunning for a course record, while the slower boats faced rain, heavy fog, and a building sea state as they worked their way south. On the second night, <i>Chancellor </i>got a 12-foot tear up the center of its mainsail.<o:p></o:p><br />
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“We had a backup main that was not in as good condition so we had to preserve it until we got to the Derwent River and would have to turn upwind in light breeze. At one point, we were sailing with just a spinnaker in order to preserve the main. We were really rolling around with the sea state,” said Jaclyn.<o:p></o:p></div>
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The race typically parks at the entrance to the Derwent River having to fight the current and play the shifts for the final run up to Hobart, but the weather system sitting off the coast provided three days of consistent pressure, with just a couple of light patches along the way.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Anthony Bell’<span lang="ES-TRAD" style="mso-ansi-language: ES-TRAD;">s Juan-K 100 </span><i>Perpetual Loyal </i>skippered by America’s Cup star Tom Slingsby grabbed line honors and crushed the course record finishing in 1 day 13 hours 31 minutes—almost five hours faster than <i>Wild Oats XI’</i>s 2012 time. <o:p></o:p></div>
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The unusual conditions provided the opportunity for that record; at one point 24 boats were on target to better <i>Wild Oats XI’s</i> time. <i>Chancellor</i> was not quite that fast, but they did set a boat record for the course finishing in just over 3 days and 13 hours.<o:p></o:p><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A light moment for the international crew on <i>Chancellor</i>, somewhere in the Bass Strait.</td></tr>
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“There were four other 47.7s. Our aim was to do well amongst that fleet and do well in our division. It was very relaxed, and safety was paramount,” said Patrick.<o:p></o:p></div>
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The 12-member <i>Chancellor</i> crew representing the U.S., the U.K., and Australia, was divided into two watches of five, with Tooher and the navigator on their own schedule. <o:p></o:p></div>
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“There’s always an uncertainty going into a race where you don’t know the other crew. Available skill sets, experience, interests, and social dynamic can become kind of an issue when you’re working with people you don’t know. That’s true on any boat of course, but with this one it’s maybe more important just because of the level of the race,” said Patrick.<o:p></o:p></div>
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“You can’t expect things to be perfect, you have to make it work. I think both watches did very well.”<o:p></o:p><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The <i>Chancellor</i> crew celebrating a boat record for the course and a safe crossing in Hobart.</td></tr>
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Patrick says if he could have done one thing differently in the race, he’d have put on his <a href="https://www.whitecapsmarine.com/brands/henri-lloyd/henri-lloyd-elite.html">foulies</a> at the start. “I was on the bow. It was really hot. When it’s 100-plus degrees you don’t want to put clothes on. But as soon as it starts, you get wet really quick. You don’t bring a change of clothes, you just add layers, and I ended up being wet the entire race.”<o:p></o:p></div>
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So would they do it again? “I think I would but it depends on the right factors: the right team, a good safe boat, and timing,” said Jaclyn.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Thinking of doing this year’s Sydney Hobart? Jaclyn and Patrick offer these tips:</b></h3>
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<b>Get good gear: </b>“<span lang="DE" style="mso-ansi-language: DE;">Don</span>’t cheapen out on gear. <a href="https://www.whitecapsmarine.com/">Get the guaranteed, well-known reliable gear.</a> That’s definitely key,” said Jaclyn. <o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Pack layers:</b> It’s hot in Sydney but gets progressively colder as you head south, so <a href="https://www.whitecapsmarine.com/all-products/category/base-layer.html">make sure you’ve got layers</a>—up to four plus foul weather gear.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Prepare your body:</b> Jaclyn and Patrick say they added weight training, running, and swimming to their regular workouts in order to prepare for the intense conditions they would likely face. “Train for it, have a training plan to work out and get stronger. If you can, do a few other offshore races to get used to the watch system,” said Jaclyn.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Keep hydrated and eat regularly:</b> “It’s important to stay hydrated and eat, as well as sleep during your off watches in order to keep your energy levels up”, said Jaclyn.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Conserve your energy: </b><span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">It’s important to rest on your off-watch, especially if you’re on one of the smaller boats that take upwards of two days. </span>“It’s more like a marathon than a sprint,” said Patrick.<o:p></o:p><br />
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Specially designed water bottles will be supplied to every crewmember sailing in San Francisco’s largest regattas of the season in an effort to eliminate plastic waste.</h2>
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Whitecaps Marine Outfitters has partnered with the St. Francis Yacht Club in an effort to completely eliminate plastic waste in San Francisco Bay. As the official green partner of the club’s two biggest regattas of the season—<a href="http://www.rolexbigboatseries.com/news">Rolex Big Boat Series</a> (Sept. 15 – 18) and <a href="https://www.stfyc.com/j70worlds2016">Alcatel J/70 Worlds</a> (Sept. 24 – Oct. 1)—Whitecaps will supply every crewmember with a reusable water bottle. St. Francis Yacht Club will provide refill stations at the top of the docks.<o:p></o:p></div>
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The 2016 Rolex Big Boat series boats a record number of entries—currently more than 120 boats—and the third-ever J/70 World Championships will have at least 81 boats on the line. With more than 1,000 sailors participating in both events, if every crew fully utilized their reusable water bottles, that could add up to several thousand bottles saved in the course of the two events.<o:p></o:p></div>
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According to <a href="http://www.theoceancleanup.com/">The Ocean Cleanup</a> project, some eight million tons of plastic enter the world’s oceans each year, with trash accumulating in five ocean garbage patches—the largest one is between Hawaii and California. In 2015, a number of San Francisco-based boats participated in the <a href="http://www.theoceancleanup.com/milestones/mega-expedition/">Mega Expedition,</a> <span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">the largest ocean research expedition ever—30 boats mapped a 3.5 million-square-kilometer area of the Pacific Ocean. The samples are still being analyzed, but initial findings show that the concentration of plastic had been heavily underestimated.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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“In San Francisco, we’re keenly aware of the plastic waste problem in our oceans. Many sailors in this year’s Pacific Cup and last year’s Transpac reported seeing numerous large plastic objects floating in the so-called ‘Pacific Garbage Patch,’ but the problem isn’t the plastic we can see—it’s the microscopic plastic particles we can’t see,” said Whitecaps owner Jen Canestra.<o:p></o:p></div>
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“While saving a few thousand plastic bottles from the garbage bin is but a symbolic gesture toward solving this massive problem, we believe it’s important to take these small steps and to set the precedence in our yachting community. We urge every sailor to utilize their water bottle for the good of our sport and our planet,” she added.<o:p></o:p></div>
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The 28 oz. H2Go water bottles with a convenient flip lid custom printed with logos of the event will be a great souvenir as well as help to reduce plastic bottle waste.</div>
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The club is also launching additional efforts to reduce waste during these two high-profile events: sailing instructions, results, and NORs will be issued digitally. During social events, all cups will be biodegradable and food waste will be composted.</div>
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Jenn Virskushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11719753257110148546noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6267310497991944865.post-26199201331727192702016-09-08T01:10:00.002-07:002016-09-29T16:53:18.610-07:00Team Barrows-Morris: 49er Sailors on the Road Home from Rio<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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US Olympic 49er sailors Joe Morris and Thomas Barrows give us the low-down on how they decided who got to helm, the new Zhik Avalare gear, and the likelihood of a Tokyo 2020 campaign.</h2>
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Whitecaps Marine Outfitters was proud to support US 49er sailors Joe Morris and Thomas Barrows on their road to the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio di Janeiro. Even though the games are over, their schedules are just as busy with a new Melges 20 team, Joe getting ready to coach at Yale (their Alma Mater) this fall and Thomas preparing for the J/70 Worlds in San Francisco. But we were able to catch up with them via email to learn about their experience in Brazil and find out what else is next for these two up-and-coming sailors.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Joe & Thomas:</b><span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"> We get this question a lot. There were a number of pros and cons to each. Both Thomas and I were helms in our previous Olympic class experience—Thomas in the Laser in 2008 representing the US Virgin Islands and Joe on the US Sailing team helming in the 470. Thomas had been helming the 49er for about 18 months with a crew from the Virgin Islands when we teamed up. Joe was coming from working a desk job in Switzerland and wasn’t nearly in good enough shape to crew in the 49er at first so at the beginning, we traded off the helm, but Joe had a good amount of experience trapeze crewing while growing up and with Thomas’s experience on the helm of the 49er, that seemed to make the most sense. We moved out to San Francisco to challenge ourselves in the windy conditions while also running Joe through a 49er fitness bootcamp. With a lot of hard work in the gym, and an insane amount of food, after about seven months he’d put on 25 pounds to become a more efficient crew and Thomas got a lot more experience in breezy driving. In the end, this was a great strength of ours in the windy races during the trials.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<b><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Whitecaps:</i></b><span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"> </span><i>For Thomas, this was your second Olympics, for Joe your first—how were your perspectives and expectations for the Games the same or different?<o:p></o:p></i></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><b>Joe & Thomas:</b><span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"> </span>We talked a lot about this and in short, it really wasn’t very different for us. Thomas had experienced the circus that is the Games and Joe had not. Some people feel the pressure when they are looked at as contenders; for us, it was pretty easy to put the headphones in and just go do our jobs each day. It is a very special feeling because everyone recognizes that you are there to be professional and do your job, and sometimes that goes unrecognized in Olympic sailing.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i>Whitecaps</i></b><i>: Besides Olympic qualification, what has been your greatest success to date (individually and together)?<o:p></o:p></i></div>
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<b>Joe & Thomas:</b><span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"> It’s funny—after doing an intense campaign in an extreme class, all the things that rush to mind are small victories, for example, the days when you’re not just able to survive in survival conditions, but actually start racing with the big dogs in the fleet. In terms of more concrete success, we won a J/70 East Coast Championship, which we were using mainly to work on our communication in a less stressful environment; our communication in the 49er was much more concrete after that. Individually, we were both four-time All Americans at Yale. Two of those years we overlapped, which laid the foundation for our friendship and our professional relationship.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i>Whitecaps</i></b><i>: What has been the toughest hurdle on you “Road to Rio”?<o:p></o:p></i></div>
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<b>Joe & Thomas:</b><span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"> Our campaign was different than many in the sense that we basically ran on a shoestring budget from 2013 – 2015. Just having enough money to eat and train was a massive financial challenge, not to mention doing the full circuit of events in Europe. We had to take a lot of time off to do other sailing events in order to pay for the 49er campaign, which kind of held us at a plateau for a frustrating amount of time. After taking time off for an injury and using it to fundraise, we were able to hit the gas hard 2015 and sail full time like the other teams. We managed to scrape together enough money for a new boat for the trials. Funding is always a challenge for everyone, but without sponsors such as Whitecaps, who helped provide us with gear that we never would have been able to afford, the campaign wouldn’t have gotten very far. That being said, the struggle made us a whole lot stronger in the end, although maybe not as prepared for the Olympics as we would have liked.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Whitecaps:</i></b> <i>You were wearing Zhik gear in Rio including the new Avlare. How do you like it?<o:p></o:p></i></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><b>Joe & Thomas:</b><span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"> </span>The new <a href="https://www.whitecapsmarine.com/catalogsearch/result/?q=avlare" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Avlare line</a> was fantastic. To sum it up in one word: versatility. We were amazed how well it performed on light, sunny, and flat water days inside the bay as well as breeze on, wavy, windy days out in the ocean. The Z Skin tops were also a favorite of ours. Everything they make is great, and it’s literally the <a href="https://www.whitecapsmarine.com/all-products.html?manufacturer=1494" target="_blank">only brand in our kit.</a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">On behalf of our team, we just want to say a HUGE thank you to Whitecaps Marine & Zhik for their support over the past several years. We cannot say thank you enough for keeping us in the right gear to perform on the biggest sporting stage in the world!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Whitecaps:</i></b><span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"> </span><i>What was it like to pop that huge American flag spinnaker for the first time?<o:p></o:p></i></div>
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<b>Joe & Thomas:</b><span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"> We just couldn't stop smiling. I (Joe) had the picture of Erik Storck and Trevor Moore sailing with that kite in 2012 as the background of my computer for four entire years—I’m still staring at it right now. It just perfectly symbolized what the Games are all about. We were representing our country to the best of our abilities, and it really fired us up in a good way.</span><o:p></o:p><br />
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i>Whitecaps:</i></b><i> Before the Games, you both said that you’re committed to winning a gold medal in the 49er in Brazil, but sailing is a fickle sport—anything can happen—what final steps did you take to prepare and are you satisfied in the end with your result?<o:p></o:p></i></div>
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<b>Joe & Thomas:</b><span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"> Looking back as the dust is settling after the Games, it’s a mixed bag of emotions. We did not have a stellar performance, but having reflected on it a bit now, we may not have made any major changes to our approach in the final few months. We were behind the international curve once we qualified but showed that we could race in the top 20—and almost top 10—at major World Cup events. The Olympics is only 20 boats but it’s just as hard to pass from 20th to 19th as it is from 2nd to 1st—the level is so high and the class so deep. Our starts, which are usually a big strength and something we rely on, weren’t stellar, and a bad break here and there caused us to be behind from day one. We’re both still proud of how we sailed, know that it could have been better, and are taking some time to analyze the small things we could have changed during the event that would have helped us to a better performance. The learning never ends in sailing and when you have a poor regatta is when you can learn the most.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i>Whitecaps:</i></b><i> 49er racing began in the second week of the Games and athletes typically can attend any of the events they would like as spectators—did you have an opportunity to watch any of the other competitions? <o:p></o:p></i></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><b>Joe & Thomas:</b> Aside from the Opening ceremonies, watching other sports was the biggest highlight. Seeing all the diversity—the different body types, techniques, powerhouse countries, small island nations, people who excel under pressure and those who crumble—it was just amazing. We saw everything from diving to wrestling, beach volleyball (another highlight) to tennis. It was an experience we’ll never forget.</span><o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Joe & Thomas: </b>As for our team, we are taking a little bit of time to reflect and do some soul searching. If we go again for 2020, the mission would be a medal and nothing short of it. We’re spending some time doing other sailing (Melges 20, J/70) and are planning to talk about our Olympic sailing futures in a few weeks. Whether it’s 49er sailing or not, we will definitely be working on some projects together for the future.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Jenn Virskushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11719753257110148546noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6267310497991944865.post-74475175770518029132016-08-09T17:15:00.000-07:002016-08-09T17:16:53.032-07:00What Olympic Sailors Will Be Wearing in Rio<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Avlare is the latest in dinghy technology gear from Zhik.</h2>
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Just weeks before the 2016 Olympic Games, Australian dinghy sailing gear specialist <a href="https://www.zhik.com/">Zhik</a> unveiled Avlare, a revolutionary new super light and extremely water repellent fabric. A number of sailors in Rio including Australian Nacra 17 duo Jason Waterhouse and Lisa Darmanin and US 49er sailors Joseph Morris and Thomas Barrows will we wearing Olympic uniforms made of the new material.<o:p></o:p></div>
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The Olympic suits made of Avlare are thinner, lighter and more comfortable than anything currently worn by top-level competitive sailors. Avlare actually prevents a sailor from getting wet, thereby significantly reducing their water weight and keeping them shielded from the elements while still being highly breathable.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<a href="https://vimeo.com/159892099">Jason Waterhouse talks Zhik Avlare & the RIO Games</a> from <a href="https://vimeo.com/user18492108">Zhik</a> on <a href="https://vimeo.com/">Vimeo</a>.<br />
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According to Zhik, Avlare is a completely new material, never before seen in the marine environment. Rather than have a hydrophobic coating, Avlare is completely hydrophobic. If the material ever does get wet through, the hydrophobic qualities can be reactivated through heat.</div>
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So what is Avlare? It’s not a wetsuit. <o:p></o:p>It’s currently available as a <a href="https://www.whitecapsmarine.com/zhik-avlare-top.html" rel="nofollow">long</a> and <a href="https://www.whitecapsmarine.com/zhik-avlare-tee.html">short-sleeve top</a> for men and <a href="https://www.whitecapsmarine.com/zhik-womens-avlare-tee.html">women</a> that can be worn as a stand-alone in warm weather or over a wetsuit in colder climates.<br />
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“The idea behind it was to provide something for the athletes in Rio allowing them to go into the water and as they stepped onto their boat the material would be completely dry and so there would be no additional water weight when they're sailing,” said Zhik’s Tristan Hutt.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Wearing Avlare, it feels like spandex. It’s as light and flexible, which is particularly important when sailing active Olympic class boats. “It’s like the ultimate spandex—it’s what spandex would love to be,” said Hutt. “Imagine effectively a spandex top that never gets wet. You get all of the benefits—it's breathable, flexible and allows water to pass through so you do get the water-cooling effect, but the material itself doesn’t take up water and wet out.”</div>
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<a href="https://twitter.com/AusSailingTeam">@AusSailingTeam</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/zhik">@zhik</a> announcement of cool kit for the Rio Games. <a href="https://twitter.com/OliviaPrice92">@OliviaPrice92</a> <a href="https://t.co/OfECh7jYzR">pic.twitter.com/OfECh7jYzR</a></div>
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“It’s light and flexible, but really insulating which is critical on the Nacra. We go so fast that I get cold just wearing spandex as soon as the wind picks up. I have been wearing it pretty much every day out on the water,” said Darmanin. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Avlare has been in a testing phase for a while with sailors on a number of national teams—British, Australian, New Zealand, Danish, and Singapore—for some time, and as of this summer is available on the retail market. A number of <a href="https://www.whitecapsmarine.com/catalogsearch/result/?q=Avlare">Avlare products are available</a> in the Zhik store on Whitecaps marine. Look for more products to become available as they’re rolled out!<o:p></o:p><br />
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<span style="font-weight: normal;">Did you know you can get a great brand-name technical shirt with your boat’s name and logo on it for just a few dollars more than the cost of the garment?</span></h2>
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It’s hard not to admire a crew in good-looking gear. Unless you’re the boat owner, and then those royal blue polos and khaki sailing shorts embroidered with the boat name and three-color logo look—<i>expensive</i>. When they start pulling on their matching foul weather gear, you just walk away.</div>
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Or do you? Custom team gear isn’t as expensive as you think. There’s a variety of ways to put a logo on a shirt, and most items can take a logo. That means you can choose a brand-name shirt and put your boat’s logo on it for just a few extra dollars. Buy items in bulk, and the total cost could be little more than the retail cost.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Still not sold? Here are three more reasons why you should get team gear for your crew.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Sailing is a team effort and choreography is critical. The longer your crew sails together, the better the effort and choreography will be. A great way to ensure that your crew continues to sail with you is by making them feel like they’re part of the team. And there’s no better way to get a group of people feel like they’re part of a team than by wearing a uniform.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Have an intricate logo on your kite? <a href="https://www.whitecapsmarine.com/zhik-mens-long-sleeve-zhikdry-top-72.html" target="_blank">Zhik’s ZhikDry shirts</a> (in white or light gray) work great with dye sublimation—a process that embeds the color right into the fabric without impeding breathability. Your crew will look sharp and that will help instill in them a feeling of pride in your boat.<o:p></o:p></div>
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While big budget programs will oven provide a long and short sleeve option, as well as a <a href="https://www.whitecapsmarine.com/all-products/category/jackets-smock-top.html" rel="nofollow">midlayer</a> and a pair of shorts, if your program is one of more modest means, simply organize the gear—your crew will most likely be happy to chip in.<br />
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Sailing is a lot about professionalism, even among amateur crews, and “ship shape” doesn’t only apply to the boat. Just like we coil the lines and flake the sails at the end of the race, we don’t want to show up at the party looking like a bunch of wet dogs—even if the conditions of the day might make us feel like one. <o:p></o:p></div>
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The <a href="https://www.whitecapsmarine.com/henri-lloyd-fast-dri-silver-mono-polo.html" rel="nofollow">Henri Lloyd Fast-Dri Silver Polo</a> is a great shirt for wearing off the boat and into the club, and it’s a perfect candidate for an embroidered logo or boat name. Get the black shirt, and you won’t even have to worry about your crew getting it dirty. Or, order the white shirt and have them keep it to throw on after the race is over.<o:p></o:p></div>
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There’s little personal glory to be had in a winner take all sport like sailing—your crew pours their hearts and souls into your boat all season long for little more than a cold beer at the end of the regatta. Springing for a team shirt is a great way to say thanks to your crew for all their hard work.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Even if it’s just a token item like the <a href="https://www.whitecapsmarine.com/henri-lloyd-fast-dri-crew-cap.html" rel="nofollow">Henri Lloyd Fast-Dri Crew Cap</a> with your boat name and sail number embroidered on it, your crew will know you enjoy sailing with them and appreciate all their effort.<br />
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Safety at Sea instructor Paul Cunningham helps us to understand the differences between inflatable PFDs, and the pros and cons of manual and auto inflate models.</h2>
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As the old adage goes, the <a href="https://www.whitecapsmarine.com/all-products/category/bouyancy-safety.html">best PFD</a> (personal flotation device) is the one you’re wearing. But when it comes to inflatable PFDs, the debate is far from settled as to whether manual or automatic is the way to go.<o:p></o:p></div>
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“When choosing a life jacket, one should always consider how and where it is to be used,” says Paul Cunningham of <a href="https://www.facebook.com/southcoasting.navigators/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">SouthCoasting Navigators</a>. Among his many nautical credentials, Paul is a frequent US Sailing <a href="http://www.ussailing.org/education/safety-at-sea/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Safety at Sea</a> seminar leader and a <a href="http://www.rya.org.uk/Pages/Home.aspx" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Royal Yachting Association</a> Yachtmaster examiner.<o:p></o:p></div>
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“I would never recommend a type of PFD or activation; what I do always recommend is that everyone should do their own risk assessment—carefully,” he says.<o:p></o:p></div>
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“Personally, I am quite strong with good balance, a strong swimmer who often sails high-performance vessels that could possibly capsize or suffer keel problems. I chose a manual inflation life jacket. My mother-in-law is a poor swimmer, often suffers falls, isn’t very strong, and is prone to panic. I say she doesn’t need a PFD, but my wife insists that she wears an auto inflate model. My wife is fit and a good swimmer, she sails J80s midweek and cruisers on weekends. She has chosen a lifejacket that is easily converted from auto to manual and back, complete with a tag to show which one it is conforming to at the time,” he says.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Every inflatable PFD has an inflator mechanism that triggers a carbon dioxide cylinder to fill the bladder with air. Manual PFDs inflate when you pull the “jerk tab,” a yellow handle that dangles at approximately waist height, which pierces the CO2 cylinder. An automatic PFD will inflate when the water-soluble bobbin comes in contact with water releasing a spring-loaded pin that punctures the CO2.<br />
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<a href="https://www.whitecapsmarine.com/spinlock-5d-pro-sensor-pfd-170n.html">Automatic inflation</a> occurs when the PFD gets wet, so if the user is incapable of activating in a timely fashion the device will still inflate and support. Many people say this is advantageous if knocked unconscious, but the real advantage is due to incapability caused by cold water shock.<o:p></o:p></div>
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“If you are unconscious in the water and being supported by a life jacket in any kind of seaway, it is unlikely that you will not ingest water into your lungs and drown,” says Paul. “Using a PFD at sea requires the deployment of a spray hood or holding both hands cupped together over the mouth and nose to enable breathing without seawater entering the lungs. An unconscious person is supported by an auto inflate PFD but cannot perform these acts to ensure survival.”<o:p></o:p></div>
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On the other hand, more than one automatic PFD has inflated while the wearer was working on the bow, or even just sitting on the rail. If you’re on a very wet boat in big breeze or in pouring rain, you won’t want to have a traditional auto-inflate vest on. If you do want the benefits of auto inflate without the risk of it going off under a wave, a hydrostatic PFD is a good option because it won’t inflate just by water contact, but requires you to actually be in the water to activate.<o:p></o:p></div>
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“When using a manual inflate live vest, the wearer has complete control over the inflation of the PFD and chooses when to inflate it, reducing the possibility of unwanted inflation or entrapment,” says Paul. There is absolutely no chance of a manual inflate vest going off when you don’t want it to, so if you sail a small boat like a J/70 or in an area with regular rain showers, manual maybe be the way to go. Also, manual inflate PFDs generally require less servicing than auto-inflates vests.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Another drawback to the auto inflate PFD is the rare occasion where you’re in a serious boating accident and you find yourself trapped under the upturned hull and unable to get out because you’re life jacket has inflated. Your only options to get out are to take the vest off (not recommended) or to deflate the vest using the valve, swim out, and then manually blow it back up again (highly taxing). <o:p></o:p></div>
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The hydrostatic vest probably won’t prevent this scenario because you’d likely be submerged deep enough during the event that the vest would inflate. However, it’s important to know that while manual vests can’t be converted to automatic, automatic vests CAN be converted to manual inflate using an <a href="https://www.whitecapsmarine.com/spinlock-manual-conversion-kit.html">adapter kit.</a> It’s not something that can be done on the fly, but it isn’t very difficult either, and the automatic to manual switch could be achieved if building conditions suggest it would be a good idea.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Whichever type of activation you chose for your PFD, “it will be of little use if it is not fitted with a strong harness, a <a href="https://www.whitecapsmarine.com/spinlock-sprayhood.html">spray hood,</a> and crucially a crutch strap or leg straps,” Paul says. A <a href="https://www.whitecapsmarine.com/spinlock-safety-tether-2clip-hitch.html">tether,</a> <a href="https://www.whitecapsmarine.com/spinlock-pylon-lifejacket-light.html">water-activated light</a>, reflective markings or tape, a whistle, and <a href="https://www.whitecapsmarine.com/spinlock-safety-line-cutter.html">safety knife</a> should also be attached to it, as well as a PLB or SART in some cases.<br />
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In the third part of a three-part series, we’ve gathered all the essentials you need in your sailing gear bag—and a few things you should leave on the dock—when packing for an ocean race.</h2>
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There is a considerable amount of preparation that takes place when preparing for an ocean regatta. While packing your gear bag may be the last thing on your list, making sure you’ve got the right stuff in it is no less important than making sure the boat is properly equipped.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">The most difficult thing about packing for an ocean crossing is balancing out the gear for the weather at the start of the race versus the finish. If you’re in the North Atlantic, that’s probably easier than if you’re sailing from Vancouver to Maui.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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We’ve put together a handy packing guide intended to be a good start; you’ll build from there depending on your race and what’s appropriate for your boat and your crew.<o:p></o:p><br />
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In the second part of a three-part series, we’ve gathered all the essentials you need in your sailing gear bag—and a few things you should leave on the dock—for coastal or overnight lake racing.</h2>
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Some of our favorite races fall into the categories of coastal and overnight lake racing. There’s a sense of adventure that you get on a point-to-point race that you don’t get in buoy racing, navigation and tactics play a larger role, and because things (generally) don’t happen as fast or as often, you can sail with a smaller crew. But these middle-distance regattas pose a special packing problem.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">A sprint down the coast of California or a run up Lake Michigan in the Chicago Yacht Club’s Race to Mackinac is generally only a two- to three-day endeavor, but that doesn’t mean you can just throw an extra pair of socks in your bag and head to the boat. Coastal sailing can involve some of the most brutal ocean sailing along a lee shore, while conditions in the Great Lakes are known to be hot during the day and very chilly at night.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Follow our handy packing guide and you’ll be ready for all conditions, and your gear bag will still be small enough to carry on the airplane for the flight home—all of this should fit nicely in a 70L bag or smaller.<o:p></o:p></div>
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In the first part of a three-part series, we’ve gathered all the essentials you need in your sailing gear bag, and a few things you should leave on the dock when heading out for a day of inshore buoy racing.</h2>
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The summer sailing season is nearly upon us, and whether your punishment of choice is inshore buoy racing, a jaunt up the Great Lakes, or a Pacific crossing, your gear bag for each should be as small as possible. After the crew has spent half the morning unloading all the owner’s cruising paraphernalia to lighten the boat, don’t be the guy (or gal) who steps on with a gear bag the size of a small coffin. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Weight is always an issue on a sailboat and while a little thing like an extra pair of socks can seem insignificant, it quickly adds up over an eight-person crew. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Inshore racing, especially in breeze, is about speed and corners. Things happen fast, starts are critical, and you can get knocked around a lot. But let’s face it—no matter how sweaty you get, it’s highly unlikely you’re going to bother changing your shirt before the race is over.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Follow our handy packing guide and you’ll have everything you need and you’ll still impress your skipper with your lightweight gear bag, and save yourself money on what you don’t.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Do pack:</b> A race watch with countdown, gloves, kneepads, eye protection, and a good knife. Whether you wear foul weather gear or a lightweight windbreaker and shorts will depend on where you are, but a good sailor will check the forecast ahead of time and dress accordingly.</div>
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This boot satisfies
all our requirements for inshore and ocean racing and cruising alike.</h2>
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For most sailors aft of the mast during inshore fair weather
racing or cruising, a pair of non-slip non-skid lightweight sailing shoes is
probably the most appropriate footwear. The <a href="https://www.whitecapsmarine.com/zhik-zk-seaboots.html">Zhik ZK Seaboot</a>
is the footwear you need to have for every other situation.<o:p></o:p></div>
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You’ve probably seen them on the feet of Volvo Ocean Race
sailors as they head around Cape Horn. And while we readily admit these boots
won’t win any fashion awards, when we’re out on the water we’d rather look warm
and practical than cold and stylish. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Read on to find out why, no matter if you’re a racer or
cruiser, inshore of offshore, professional or dedicated Corinthian, the ZK
Seaboot is the boot you need to have in your gear bag.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">They’re comfy<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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The ZK Seaboot is lined with Hydromerino, which is a fancy
futuristic-sounding name for natural Merino wool blended with quick-drying
polyester fibers. The inner sole offers a comfortable layer of cushion with
moderate arch support suitable for long shifts at the helm—basically, these are
the Uggs of sailing. You could go barefoot in them if you just want to keep
your feet dry, but we suggest a pair of knee-high wool socks for really rough
and cold conditions.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">That gaiter<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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Put your feet in your boots, secure your foulies down over
the neoprene upper, pull up the outer gaiter, and hit the rail and hike. The waterproof gaiter has
a neoprene gusset to allow for drainage, and a non-stretch draw cord to keep
the gaiter securely in place just below your knee. <o:p></o:p>Unless you’ve got holes in your foulies, there’s no way water is getting in this boot no matter the size of the waves coming over the bow.</div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">They’re lightweight<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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These sailing boots might appear bulky in the pictures because of
their heavy-duty construction, but we assure you, they’re not. You’ll be
equally as comfortable knocking around the front of a J/70 on a breezy day as
you would on the bow of a Volvo 70 crossing the Southern Ocean.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">They’re grippy<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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No need to redo the non-skid on your deck if you buy a pair
of these boots. What we love is not only how grippy the sole of the boot is,
but that the grip extends around the toe and all the way up the heel to your
ankle. No matter where you are on the boat or what you’re doing, these boots
will keep you upright.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">They don’t get stinky<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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We wore these halfway to Hawaii on a wet and wild ride, and
when we hit the island, the boots still smelled like new. That’s back to the
Hydermerino inner lining, which not only keeps your feet warm and dry, but also
offers natural odor control. Not only will you love these boots, but your
crewmates will love you more for wearing them.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Really, the only complaint we have about these boots is that
they don’t officially come in women’s sizes. However, if you wear a women’s
size 7, the Zhik size 6 ZK Seaboot will fit you just fine.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Still looking for a couple of little stocking stuffers for your favorite sailor? These fun little items would float any sailors boat—pun intended! But seriously, check out our favorite items for boat owners and crew, all under $40.<o:p></o:p></div>
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A great gift for the lady sailor in your life! Lemon & Line’s Watch Hill Anchor Bangle is made with marine-grade stainless steel, and easily slips onto wrists between 5.75” and 6.75”. <i><a href="https://www.whitecapsmarine.com/lemon-and-line-watch-hill-anchor-bangle.html">$38.00</a></i></div>
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The Zhik Superwarm Headband is a great stocking stuffer for any hard-core dinghy sailor. Designed for flexible racing in cold-water conditions, the headband is made with a water-repellent outer layer and a cozy fleece lining. <i><a href="https://www.whitecapsmarine.com/zhik-superwarm-headband.html">$14.90</a></i></div>
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Every boat needs a tube of DrSails on board: This unique fast-curing adhesive system is perfect for on-the-fly repairs to sailcloth, metal, wood, carbon fiber, and even neoprene. <i><a href="https://www.whitecapsmarine.com/drsails-25ml.html">$45.00</a></i></div>
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This is the perfect wallet for any die-hard sailor. The slim-design tri-fold wallet comes in three colors, Carbon, Kevlar, and Dacron. We personally like Carbon, because who wouldn’t want a wallet that matches their brand new 3di sails! <i><a href="https://www.whitecapsmarine.com/harken-sailcloth-wallet.html">$25.00</a></i></div>
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Let’s face it: Sailing is a gear-heavy sport. What better time to check off a few items from the wish list than the holidays.</h2>
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We combed our catalog and put together a list of our picks for the best gifts for sailors this holiday season. We expect you’ll find something for just about everyone on your list! (And—a few things for yourself too.)<o:p></o:p></div>
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<a href="https://www.whitecapsmarine.com/gill-9473-classic-floating-polarized-sunglasses.html"><b>Gill Classic Floating Polarized Sunglasses</b></a></h3>
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How many pairs of sunglasses have you lost during your sailing career? You may rather not count, and frankly, neither would we! That’s why we’ve got Gill’s floating sunglasses on our wish list. The sleek, Grilamid TR90 wrap-around frames come in three colors, and shatterproof, 100% glare free polarized lenses are designed specifically for wearing on the water. However if you drop them on the racecourse, we don’t guarantee your helmsman will turn the boat around. <i><a href="https://www.whitecapsmarine.com/gill-9473-classic-floating-polarized-sunglasses.html">$89.95</a></i></div>
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<b><a href="https://www.whitecapsmarine.com/optimum-series-16-sailing-watch.html">Optimum Time Series 16 Sailing Watch</a></b></h3>
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The perfect gift for the discerning sailor: The Optimum Series 16 features a large 28mm display enclosed in heavy-duty polished stainless steel and interchangeable leather and silicon rubber straps, perfect for on the water or at the club. The three-row display shows time and timer together; timer functions include countdown, pre-programmed ISAF start sequences with audible warning signals, and user selectable one-minute intervals—ideal for match racing. <i><a href="https://www.whitecapsmarine.com/optimum-series-16-sailing-watch.html">$229.95</a></i></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><a href="https://www.whitecapsmarine.com/helly-hansen-duffel-bag-2-70l.html">Helly Hansen Duffel Bag 2 70L</a></b></h3>
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Helly Hansen’s Duffel Bag 2 is fantastically versatile, transforming from backpack to duffle bag with ease. The bag comes in seven colors (so you can easily find your bag in the pile) and four sizes. The 70L bag is the perfect size for racing, and if you pack responsibly, should be able to carry just about everything you need even for an ocean crossing. <i><a href="https://www.whitecapsmarine.com/helly-hansen-duffel-bag-2-70l.html">$120.00</a></i></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.whitecapsmarine.com/henri-lloyd-traverse-half-zip.html">The Henri Lloyd Traverse Half Zip in Carbon. </a></td></tr>
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We love this mid-layer fleece on cold days! The Henri Lloyd Traverse is lightweight, breathable, and ergonomically designed for men and women with a half-zip neck. The men’s version has a zippered pocket on the left chest, while the women’s version has a zippered pocked on the left upper arm. Two colors available. <i><a href="https://www.whitecapsmarine.com/henri-lloyd-traverse-half-zip.html">$139.00</a></i></div>
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<b><a href="https://www.whitecapsmarine.com/optimum-series-11-sailing-watch-limited-edition-aussie.html">Optimum Time Series 11 Limited Edition Sailing Watch</a></b></h3>
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The Optimum Time Series 11 is a great gift for the stylish junior sailor, with a ton of functions for on and off the water including countdown and up and pre-programmed ISAF start sequences. There’s also a calendar and an alarm—for those of you who are prone to sleeping in. The watch has an electro-luminescence backlight feature (a key function to have if you do any overnight racing) and is housed in a 26mm round display with a soft strap and heavy-duty stainless steel buckle. <i><a href="https://www.whitecapsmarine.com/optimum-series-11-sailing-watch-limited-edition-aussie.html">$74.95</a></i></div>
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Helly Hansen’s HH Dry technical base layer for men, women, and juniors is a great pick for any cold weather sport. Lightweight, non-itch, and allergy neutral, it stays dry next to the skin no matter how wet you get. Available in multiple colors, all with Helly Hansen’s iconic stripe along the sleeve. <i><a href="https://www.whitecapsmarine.com/all-products.html?cat=53&manufacturer=23">$40.00</a></i></div>
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Do your family members moan every time you tell them to put on their lifevest? We’ve got the answer! The Spinlock Deckvest LITE is our favorite inflatable lifevest for inshore sailing and powerboating. Its ultra-lightweight, contoured design makes it comfortable all day long. The Deckvest LITE is Type III USCG approved, and uses a water-activated auto-inflator designed to inflate only when water flows upward through the unit. <i><a href="https://www.whitecapsmarine.com/spinlock-uscg-approved-deckvest-lite.html">$189.00</a></i></div>
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Hands down our favorite heavy weather sailing boots. The neoprene and rubber upper and waterproof gaiter with perforated neoprene gusset for drainage guarantees that your feel will be dry in even the most extreme conditions, but they’re also lightweight enough for the sloppy conditions of Melges 24 or J/70 sailing. Only available in men’s sizes, but the men’s 6 with a pair of wool socks fits a woman’s size 7 foot perfectly. <i><a href="https://www.whitecapsmarine.com/zhik-zk-seaboots.html">$229.00</a></i></div>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><span style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><a href="https://www.whitecapsmarine.com/gill-7803-helmsman-gloves.html"><img alt="The Gill Helmsman Gloves—a must-have for any helmsman!" border="0" height="260" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpeouv1HBi6GbMsN5C_l7s1pEwR_Fsyky6qLMTy3GBrO1ik1lKvmGohdaw5JvnPa0ADkrsGCBO84g_hF3uXMT3fsbvg8xwt2u7S7oEDtv1gOgZC7CsoaA0nJDHq-RDl7zQJqaZnj_O2Pk/s400/7803_Topside+copy.jpg" title="The Gill Helmsman Gloves—a must-have for any helmsman!" width="400" /></a></span></td></tr>
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Gill’s insulated Helmsman Gloves are great for keeping your hands warm and dry on rainy cold days and cold nights. Soft Fibrefill insulation provides warmth while the waterproof breathable liner keeps you dry. As the name suggests, these are designed to offer good grip on the helm and while handling wet lines. (If you’re looking for a glove for your bowman, may we suggest the <a href="https://www.whitecapsmarine.com/henri-lloyd-cobra-grip-long-finger-glove.html">Henri Lloyd Cobra Grip Long Finger Glove.</a>) <i><a href="https://www.whitecapsmarine.com/gill-7803-helmsman-gloves.html">$55.00</a></i></div>
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What attracted us to Henri Lloyd’s Cyclone Soft Shell was how classy it looks. We’re talking “yachting” here. But what we love it for is the quality: It’s extremely breathable, but still highly wind and water resistant; just watch the water droplets roll off the DWR finished surface. And the fit is the perfect combination of athleticism and style. The Cyclone Soft Shell is also available <a href="https://www.whitecapsmarine.com/henri-lloyd-cyclone-soft-shell-vest.html">as a vest.</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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As long as conditions are safe, rough weather should not keep us from enjoying the water. In fact, rough weather days can often be the most memorable and great for stories at the bar afterwards. However, poor quality clothing and out of date fabrics can ruin the day for all on the water activities, especially for people who are new to boating.<br />
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Wearing lighter weight, less restrictive, highly breathable garments will keep you warm (but not too warm!) and dry all day in the worst of conditions. <br />
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It is important to know yourself and your tolerance to the cold as every person is different, but proper layering and the right outer garments will keep you from being wet, cold and miserable.<br />
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<b><u>BASE LAYERS</u></b><br />
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Most people see a base layer as a piece of clothing to keep you warm. But a base layer's true function is to keep surface of the skin dry by moving water away from the skin, a process called "wicking". A good wicking base layer will help to keep you warm in cold conditions but will also help you to stay cool on hot days, especially when wearing waterproof breathable outer garments.<br />
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With only moderate exertion, our bodies give off about a quart of moisture vapour in one hour. This is the body's natural cooling system. To prevent discomfort this moisture should not be absorbed by fabrics next to the skin, but should be able to evaporate or wick to the next layer so the skin is dry.<br />
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Polyester or Merino Wool fabrics are the best choices for a good base layer. Cotton is bad on the water! Cotton clothing absorbs moisture up to 400% of its own weight. Damp fabric and the moist surrounding air will transfer heat AWAY from the boat twenty times faster than dry fabric and surrounding air. If you are wearing cotton clothing next to the skin, it will absorb the moisture and suck the heat out of your body leaving you feeling cold and clammy which will eventually lead to early tiredness and fatigue.<br />
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If you find that your old base layer is no longer wicking well, it is time to replace it. And you should never use fabric softeners on these fabrics.<br />
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<b><u>MIDLAYERS</u></b><br />
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A midlayer is generally worn over the base layer. It's purpose is to help trap the dry warmed air close to the body. The trapped air works like double glazing in a house. A good midlayer garment should be highly breathable to allow the moisture that has been wicked from your skin to pass through (Moisture Vapour Transfer). <br />
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Generally, a good midlayer is a fleece or lofted garment similar to a sleeping bag and the materials used should be non-absorbing. For the same reason as above, cotton is not a good choice.<br />
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Midlayers can also function as a great outer layer in mild weather on the boat and even look great on shore.<br />
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<b><u>WATERPROOF, BREATHABLE OUTER LAYER</u></b><br />
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The outer layer is where the real protection against the elements takes place. Look for something that is highly breathable and completely waterproof and windproof. <br />
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The principle purpose of the outer layer is to stop wind water getting in and also to contain the warm air within the midlayer from escaping, but allowing the moist air to escape (Moisture Vapour Transfer). The latest fabrics on the market are lighter and more flexible than ever before, but also still extremely durable. This allows greater freedom of movement and less tiring when worn for extended periods.<br />
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Outer layers come in a wide range of styles with many different features and you need to take into account the kind of boating you will be doing in order to choose the right system. The needs out on the water in San Francisco Bay are very different to those in Biscayne Bay, Miami. Maybe you never leave protected waters or you prefer to undertake long offshore passages. Are you a racer, a cruiser, a fisherman, or a power boater? There is a product out there that will suit your need and we are here to help you choose the perfect outerwear for you.<br />
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Caring for your Outer Layer – Foul Weather Gear</span></b><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> </span></h2>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Foul weather gear is a big
investment and the more performance oriented the gear is, the bigger the
investment as products use high-end materials to maximize weather-proofing and
breathability. Whitecaps Marine
Outfitters want to make sure you get the best life out of your gear. In short, no matter if you have Henri Lloyd
Elite Offshore gear or a basic waterproof jacket, there are a few simple things
you can do to get the best useful life before the inevitable separation of the
fabric layers (de-lamination) occurs.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Shortcutting to the finish</i></b>:</span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; text-indent: -18pt;">Remove the salt residue by rinsing in cold fresh
water as frequently as possible (we do it after every weekend on the water)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; text-indent: -18pt;">Periodically wash in a mild soapy cold water –
use kitchen dish soap and NOT washing detergent.</span><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; text-indent: -18pt;"> </span><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; text-indent: -18pt;">Rinse thoroughly after washing.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; text-indent: -18pt;">Always hang to drip dry in a cool, shady place.</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Okay, there are a few more parts
to each step but those are the basics for the impatient people, like myself.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">To break down each step in a
little more detail there are some things about modern foul weather gear that
can help to make sense of the steps.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Foulies today consist of a
number of layered fabrics each possessing a particular quality.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>These are essentially glued together and the
outer (face) layer is either coated or treated with a durable water repellent
(DWR).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>How the fabrics are laminated,
treated and assembled into the finished garment is a key differentiator of
brands and quality.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In general, you do
get what you pay for and brands such as Gore-Tex® have very stringent protocols
and standards that must be met throughout the design and assembly process.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Foul weather garments eventually
deteriorate through a loss of the water repellent coating as well as fabric
de-lamination that will occur over time.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Proper care will help you to get the longest life of peak performance.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Remove the salt residue - no
kidding Sherlock!<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Salt water is an abrasive and
corrosive substance.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Even if you don’t
get wet, a thin layer of salt builds up on your outer gear in a short period of
time.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It may seem dry, but salt is a
desiccant – that is, it absorbs water from the air.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>So dry salt on your gear quickly become a
sticky, concentrated salt water.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>As
often as practical, you should rinse your gear in cold water, even just a quick
hose off in the shower, making sure you “work” zippers and press-studs.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Also, remember to take out your hood
too.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Ideally though, a thorough
immersion in fresh water with minor agitation is best.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>That is, dunk your foulies in the laundry
sink or bath tub full of water and move them around a bit.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This will help to dislodge the salt and
dissolve it in the water.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Periodically use soapy water – even
for fresh water boaters.<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">A little care and restraint is
recommended.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Use a very low mix of cold soapy
water - barely enough soap to create suds on the surface.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Use a liquid kitchen dish soap with the
minimal amount of ‘chemicals’.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The main
aim is to break down any oils and grime that isn’t being washed away through
regular rinsing.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Diesel and other oils
can accumulate on the surface.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>These are
harmful to your gear, especially the water resistant coating.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The catch though, is that soap can also wash
away the face-layer DWR, which is why it is important that very little soap is
used.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Similar to rinsing, gentle
agitation in the soap-mix will help to beak down the grime and move it away
from the material.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Keep pockets closed
if possible, especially when there is a fleece or similar lining.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Kitchen dish soap is made for
immersing your hands in.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It is gentle
and generally does not contain bleach.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Laundry machine detergents almost always contain a bleach.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They also often contain water softeners, foam
stabilizers and even corrosive inhibitors to help extend the life of your
washing machine.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Bleach and some of the
other chemicals in laundry detergent can degrade the fabric lamination.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">There are two main process to
laminate the materials used in marine foul weather gear.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Solvent lamination and hot-melt.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Solvent lamination uses a solvent to liquefy
the materials surface and fuses the layers together with the application of high
pressure.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This forms a bonded layer that
is able to withstand high wash and rinse cycles and is less sensitive to body
and environmental temperature.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Hot-melt
lamination is done through the application of a hot-melt glue sandwiched
between the layers.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Heat and pressure is
then applied to melt and hold the glued surfaces.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Hot-melt is not as durable as solvent
lamination and is more susceptible to environmental, including body, heat.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Both solvent lamination and hot-melt are
susceptible to bleach.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">For very stubborn stains, you can use a wash-in cleaner made specifically for waterproof garments such as these made by Henri Lloyd and Gill:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.whitecapsmarine.com/all-products/category/other/henri-lloyd-renew-75ml-twin-pack.html">http://www.whitecapsmarine.com/all-products/category/other/henri-lloyd-renew-75ml-twin-pack.html</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.whitecapsmarine.com/all-products/category/other/gill-wash-in-cleaner.html">http://www.whitecapsmarine.com/all-products/category/other/gill-wash-in-cleaner.html</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.whitecapsmarine.com/all-products/category/other/gill-intensive-spot-cleaner.html">http://www.whitecapsmarine.com/all-products/category/other/gill-intensive-spot-cleaner.html</a></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Drip dry in a cool, shady place –
not the bottom of your gear-bag<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">After rinsing or washing your
foul weather gear, it is important to completely dry them before folding them
and putting them away in a gear bag or drawer.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>This will prevent mold and extend the life of your gear.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The most important consideration
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perform in cold, wet and generally unpleasant weather.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Hanging your gear in the full sun on a
summers’ day can promote de-lamination at a surprisingly quick rate.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Consider this, a lot of gear
uses the hot-melt lamination process.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>The heat used in the process is around 185F.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>That is less than a cup of hot coffee.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>De-lamination can start to occur at this point.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Even your body temperature can accelerate
de-lamination through prolonged, sustained perspiration like on a warm day.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>So keep clear of dryers, irons or other
heat-sourced drying methods.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The best drying conditions is
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process.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I hang my gear on the back of a
door leaving the window open.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>An open
hatch would work just as well when on-board.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Reapply the protective DWR
coating – getting wet in your gear.<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Per the manufacturers
directions, should you find that your gear’s DWR coating is wearing off and
water is beginning to penetrate your gear, you can recoat your garment with a
DWR.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>These are available from Whitecaps
Marine Outfitters.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 6.0pt;">
<a href="http://www.whitecapsmarine.com/all-products/category/other/henri-lloyd-renew-75ml-twin-pack.html" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">http://www.whitecapsmarine.com/all-products/category/other/henri-lloyd-renew-75ml-twin-pack.html</a></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.whitecapsmarine.com/all-products/category/other/gill-reproofing-spray.html">http://www.whitecapsmarine.com/all-products/category/other/gill-reproofing-spray.html</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">So that is the short and long of
it.</span><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Simple maintenance of your foul
weather gear will help you to get a lot of use out of it.</span><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Also, by knowing a bit about what can cause
your gear to fail should help you to avoid those situations.</span><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Keeping you dry in foul weather is what the
gear is made to do.</span><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> </span></div>
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fit is hard enough, but trying to get the right fit when shopping on-line can
take the skills of a psychic.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Often this
involves a trip to a local store to try something else from the same brand.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">When it comes to sailing gear
or foul weather gear the challenge is that much harder.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Stores are reducing stock selection and favoring
home-brand gear to reputable branded products.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Wouldn’t it be great to have a
way to compare sizes across brands?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The team at Whitecaps Marine
Outfitters have done exactly this and put together a comprehensive size chart
that brings all of the best brands together.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Suppose you have some Gill gear
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</span>Look at the table to see what the equivalent Gill size, lets say large,
is for Henri Lloyd (medium or large) or Slam (XXlarge).<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">You’ll see that the sizes are
not an exact substitute between brands.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>This is due to the styling and designers of each brand.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It does however let you easily pick the right
gear for the type of sailing you do and the amount of layering you may
have.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Select your size from the chart
and pick the best fitting brand.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Too
easy.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Junior sailing gear sizing is also made easy.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Now you can clearly see
what the cross-over sizes are and when an adult size may be appropriate.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Women have a challenging time
finding good off-shore gear as there is a limited selection made to fit a
women’s frame.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It is now easier to get a
size of unisex gear that is going to provide a comfortable fit.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">While not the same as a bespoke
suit, Whitecaps Marine Outfitter are finding new ways to get you into the right
sailing gear and boating apparel.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Our size guides can be found at
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Choosing the Best Sailing Gloves – Materials.<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Choosing the best gloves for
sailing can be a confusing process.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>A
wide choice of brands and a lot of conflicting opinions add to the
complexity.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Bottom line is that there is
no “best sailing glove” that meets everyone’s needs.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The best gloves should match your hand and
what you want to do with them.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Whitecaps Marine Outfitters have
put together some information to assist you in understanding some different
things to consider in looking for a glove.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>In this document, we consider the core materials used.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Manufacturing Materials<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">The Whitecaps team has taken a
selection of the mainstream glove brands to consider how each approach the
problem through the materials used in construction and the coverage of grip
areas.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Most sailing gloves are made
from materials including nylon, polyurethane, neoprene and many other synthetic
material including proprietary names like Amara, Black Magic™, Dura-Grip™,
Proton-Ultra™ and others. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Amara synthetic
leather is used by most brands for the high-grip areas.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Amara wears well, performs when
wet, dries quickly and can handle the harsh, high UV marine environment.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Brands using Amara include Henri Lloyd,
Ronstan, Slam and Gill.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Harken’s range
of gloves uses a different synthetic leather called Black Magic™ along with
other materials.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Gill uses Amara,
Dura-grip™ and Proton-Ultra™ to varying degrees in their range of gloves.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Glove construction often has a
double-layered material coverage on the main wear areas that can cover small patches
on the fingers and palm or the whole area.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Some gloves like the Slam Vela
sailing glove add additional padding on the palm-heel, which is great for
tiller-work, combined with a full-palm Amara coverage, like Ronstan’s Sticky
Finger gloves, makes them also well suited to a sustained grip on lines such as
in skiff sailing.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Some Henri Lloyd and Gill gloves
enhance the Amara leather grip by including a Kevlar stitching and thread in
the material to aid abrasion resistance and tearing.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The Henri Lloyd Stealth Pro gloves have a generous
coverage over the palms and fingers and are cut with a longer finger length in
the ¾ length gloves.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">The Gill Championship sailing
gloves uses Amara with Dura-Grip™ enhancing the grip areas while the Gill Pro
sailing glove uses Proton-Ultra™ and Dura-Grip<span style="color: black;">™</span> to enhance grip and abrasion resistance.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Harken sailing gloves, similar
to the Gill’s Pro glove, uses a different synthetic material to Amara leather.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The Harken Black Magic™, like Gill’s Proton
Ultra™ is trademarked combination of synthetics including nylon and
polyurethane.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The Harken Black Magic™
material is grip-biased synthetic leather, a variation of which is found in
some non-latex surgical gloves.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The Gill
Proton Ultra also has medical roots, a form being used in artificial joints due
to the high wear resistance characteristics.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Some sailors, especially enthusiastic
“regatta” sailors, use gardening-style gloves.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>These are cheap, “disposable”, poor fitting and offer limited abrasion
resistance.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They are not made for
sustained heavy line work and absorb and hold water.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Think of it like skiing in your jeans – sure
you can do it, just don’t fall over.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>For
most sailors who don’t have thin lines free-running through their grip, selecting
a pair of gloves made for your type of sailing is the best solution.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Each glove has strengths and
weaknesses and there is no “one best” glove for every job.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It depends greatly on what you do and how you
use them.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Dinghy, one-design, beer-can
racing, coastal cruising or ocean bound, gloves are an important piece of
protective gear.</span><o:p></o:p><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Shop our complete range of gloves at <a href="http://www.whitecapsmarine.com/all-products/category/gloves.html">http://www.whitecapsmarine.com/all-products/category/gloves.html</a></span></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09789940060112797317noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6267310497991944865.post-62038725427843753142013-12-27T13:06:00.000-08:002013-12-27T13:29:26.846-08:00Choosing the best Sailing Glove - Part 1<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 6.0pt;">
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I am sure there has been a time
when you have reacted to a cleat or clutch slipping and grabbed a line without
thinking. Rope burn - it happens. Unfortunately, if you have the wrong gloves,
this can still occur.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The simple act of protecting your
hands while sailing has no simple solution, so the team at Whitecaps Marine
Outfitters has put together a set of tools to help you select the right glove
every time.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Gloves can take a beating,
especially if you are an active racer and are in a trim-position.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The idea of spending $30 or $40 on a pair of
gloves that will be in the trash at the end of a regatta can seem a huge
waste.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The alternate however can be
worse - blisters, cramping hands, rope burn, dropped gear and a host of other
pitfalls.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-size: 9.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Medium Size Gloves (LtoR): Ronstan Sticky Race Gloves,
Slam Vela, Harken Reflex Performance, <br />
Henri Lloyd Stealth Pro, Gill Pro, Gill Deckhand<o:p></o:p></span></span></i></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Glove selection depends a lot of
what you do on a boat, how often you sail, what type of lines you use onboard
and the size boat you sail on.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This is
before appreciating thermal needs.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Some
things you should consider when selecting a glove:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Fit<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">A firm fit that doesn’t allow
free movement of material against your skin causing blisters – similar to
good fitting shoes.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>A particular
consideration for women as most gloves are cut with a male-fit bias.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Line size and type<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Gripping a ¼” line is quite
different to a 1” line just as an easy-grip sheet line as compared to a
slippery Spectra line or similar changes grip requirements.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Often position dependent.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Hauling a halyard uses a different grip
style to headsail trim for example.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Also trimming a spinnaker can have a different wear pattern to
main-trim.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Slip vs Grip<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">A question of easing (slip) a line
through your palm under high speed and / or pressure repeatedly drives a
different need to someone at the mast hoisting a kite.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Size of Boat<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Line dimension, multi-role
positions and resistance force.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Bigger
sails means more pressure and it is harder to grip a line for an extended
period of time.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Helm or winch grinding<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Different requirements to
line-work and highly dependent on size of boat or type of helm and grip
material.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6267310497991944865.post-20667194158510338952013-12-19T14:40:00.002-08:002013-12-19T14:46:37.176-08:00The Tale of Two Races<a href="http://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=6267310497991944865" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"></a>The Clipper Around the World
Yacht Race is in full swing and the 6<sup>th</sup> and next leg of the event is
to compete in the 630nm Rolex Sydney to Hobart Race alongside the 100ft Maxi’s,
Volvo 70’s and a host of other impressive yachts in the 94 strong fleet.<br />
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The Clipper 70 yachts are crewed
by amateur sailors. At the prize giving for the last leg where the yacht <i><a href="http://www.whitecapsmarine.com/henri-lloyd/51" target="_blank"><span style="color: #0b5394;">Henri Lloyd</span></a></i> took honors, race founder Sir
Robin Knox-Johnson commented, “I am excited to see what they will do against
the professionals in the Rolex Sydney to Hobart Race.”<o:p></o:p></div>
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<a href="http://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=6267310497991944865" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"></a>The Sydney to Hobart race is
one of the great Ocean Races of the world and from its beginning in 1945 the
race has attracted a large number of international and local competitors, with
a good mix of professional and amateur crews
The race commences on December 26 – Boxing Day as it is called <i>Down-under – </i>in the beautiful Sydney
Harbour. Most racers aim to be in Hobart
by New Years Eve although the SuperMaxi’s sometimes manage to complete the race
much quicker.<span class="msoIns"><ins cite="mailto:Marcus%20Canestra" datetime="2013-12-19T13:26"><o:p></o:p></ins></span><br />
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<b><span style="color: #990000;">Line Honors Sale</span></b></div>
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to Hobart race</span>, <a href="http://www.whitecapsmarine.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">Whitecaps Marine Outfitters</span></a> are having a <span style="color: #990000;">Line Honors Sale</span>. From race start to the first boat across the
finish line in the Derwent River, Whitecaps will offer a further 10% off <a href="http://www.whitecapsmarine.com/henri-lloyd/51" style="color: #0b5394;" target="_blank"><span style="color: #0b5394;">Henri Lloyd</span></a><span style="color: #0b5394;">, </span><a href="http://www.whitecapsmarine.com/ronstan-sailing-gear/54" style="color: #0b5394;" target="_blank"><span style="color: #0b5394;">Ronstan</span></a><span style="color: #0b5394;">, </span><a href="http://www.whitecapsmarine.com/gill/50" target="_blank"><span style="color: #0b5394;">Gill</span></a> and <a href="http://www.whitecapsmarine.com/ella-vickers/84" target="_blank"><span style="color: #0b5394;">Ella Vickers</span></a> products.
A 20% saving when combined with our <i><a href="http://www.whitecapsmarine.com/free-merchandise" target="_blank"><span style="color: #0b5394;">Free Merchandise</span></a></i> loyalty program. The discount will be applied automatically at
checkout and excludes clearance specials. As always, we include Free Shipping on all US orders.<o:p></o:p></div>
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The crew at <a href="http://www.whitecapsmarine.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">Whitecaps Marine Outfitters</span></a> wish the competitors the best of luck and look forward to seeing the
Clipper Fleet when they arrive in San Francisco in early April.<br />
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN" style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri;">now offering the Ella Vickers Recycled Sailcloth
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<span lang="EN" style="font-family: Calibri; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri;">Whitecaps Marine Outfitters are proud to be able to carry a wide selection
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pre-consumer materials come from sail-makers offcuts so they have not had a
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in the USA with marine-grade components which create eye-catching accessories
that are both fashionable and ocean-durable, the bags are able to withstand the wind,
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gear available and so many strong brands now providing a comprehensive range of
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<span style="font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri;">The change in our name
is a reflection of the great gear now available from traditional brands like <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Henri Lloyd, Gill, Slam </b>and <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Atlantis</b> as well as brands extending
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<span style="font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri;">You will find your
favorite sailing gear and boating equipment for all of your nautical needs
whether racing or blue-water cruising, sport fishing, a day on the bay or
around the club house.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Ship to shore, we’ve got you covered.</i></span></div>
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categories strengthen the Whitecaps Marine Outfitters catalog to provide the
best range of high quality marine apparel and accessories.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The innovative and high quality, <i>USA made</i>,
bags from the <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">ELLA VICKERS</b> range is
just one of these new product lines.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
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<span style="font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri;">Although our name is
changing, our commitment to customer service and satisfaction has not; it is
even better than before! <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We are
increasing our stock to be able to deliver more products to you quicker.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>As always, we still provide <a href="http://www.whitecapsmarine.com/shipping-policy" target="_blank"><u>FREE SHIPPING
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the holiday season approaching, watch out for our great deals and
specials.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/WhitecapsMarine" target="_blank">Like us on Facebook</a> and
take advantage of the various opportunities to save while outfitting your
friends and family with their favorite marine apparel and equipment – or treat
yourself!</span></div>
Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6267310497991944865.post-19667315811937268632013-03-08T13:45:00.003-08:002013-03-08T13:46:24.995-08:00Sail Magazine Review of Gill PFD'sIn the January 2013 issue of Sail Magazine, and at <a href="http://www.sailmagazine.com/">www.sailmagazine.com</a>, the new Gill USCG Approved PFD's were reviewed. Here's what Sail Magazine had to say:<br />
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"Gill's new dinghy and technical style lifejackets (PFD's) are configured with racing in mind, but thanks to their comfort and freedom of movement, they also work well for inshore cruising and day sailing. <br />
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The [Gill PFD] jackets are fully adjustable and available in a number of different styles and a wide range of sizes. Other features include zippered pockets, adjustable shoulder straps with neoprene padding, and crotch straps on lifejackets in children's sizes."<br />
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The <a href="http://www.whitecapsfoulweathergear.com/pfd-life-vests-safety/gill-4913-side-zip-pfd-uscg-approved/15/967">Gill 4913 Side Zip PFD</a> and the <a href="http://www.whitecapsfoulweathergear.com/pfd-life-vests-safety/gill-4918-front-zip-pfd-uscg-approved/15/919">Gill 4918 Front Zip PFD</a> are both available at <a href="http://www.whitecapsfoulweathergear.com/">www.WhitecapsFoulWeatherGear.com</a>. <br />
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Have a question? Let us know in the comments section below. We'd love to hear from you!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6267310497991944865.post-33319257592828862162013-03-03T08:32:00.000-08:002013-03-08T13:47:46.503-08:00Sportboat Clothing Reviews from Sail Magazine<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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In November 2012, Sail Magazine and <a href="http://www.sailmagazine.com/">www.sailmagazine.com</a> published a great review entitled "Sportboat Foulies" by Meredith Laitos. Here is some of what she said:<br /><br />
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"When selecting racing garb, sportboat sailors should dress from the waist down based on water temperature and the the waist up based on air temperature. They should also think about their boat's proximity to the water, the strength of the wind and the waves, and the likelihood that these things will combine to leave them drenched. Factor in comfort, warmth, and weight, and you will arrive at the perfect outfit."<br />
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Featured in the article are<span style="color: red;"> <a href="https://whitecapsfoulweathergear.com/sailing-boots-shoes-socks/gill-905-trapeze-boots/11/217">Gill's Trapeze Boot</a>, <a href="https://whitecapsfoulweathergear.com/thermal-layering/gill-1321-i3-midlayer-zip-neck/5/308">Gill's i3 Fleece</a>, <a href="https://whitecapsfoulweathergear.com/sailing-boots-shoes-socks/gill-4510-lycra-drysuit-socks/11/119">Gill's Lycra Socks</a>, <a href="https://whitecapsfoulweathergear.com/dinghy-sportsboat/gill-4358-pro-top/3/650">Gill's Pro Top</a>, <a href="https://whitecapsfoulweathergear.com/sailing-gloves/ronstan-4881-sticky-race-glove-3-finger/6/962">Ronstan's Sticky Race Gloves</a></span>, and <span style="color: red;"><a href="https://whitecapsfoulweathergear.com/sailing-wetsuits-hiking-pants/ronstan-cl27-sleeveless-skiff-wetsuit/64/289">Ronstan's Sleeveless Skiff Suit</a></span>. <br />
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<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6267310497991944865.post-50114803634506189102013-01-28T09:07:00.000-08:002013-03-08T13:48:19.896-08:00Coastal Foul Weather Gear Reviews from Sail MagazineIn October 2012, Sail Magazine and <a href="http://www.sailmagazine.com/">www.sailmagazine.com</a> published an article by Lindsey Silken reviewing coastal foul weather gear. Here's some of what Lindsey had to say:<br />
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<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-_l1a3ofHoY0/UQarlbLYLwI/AAAAAAAAACo/PHjRAeus5Ng/s1600/1514+lifestyle.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-_l1a3ofHoY0/UQarlbLYLwI/AAAAAAAAACo/PHjRAeus5Ng/s320/1514+lifestyle.jpg" width="211" /></a>"Coastal cruisers and racers experience a range of temperatures and weather, so crossover garments that can be layered--or not--can be worn racing or cruising will top the list. Look for lightweight outer layers and cozy, warm base and mid-layers that won't trap air and moisture. The same three-layer materiels used in bluewater gear are now beginning to make inroads in coastal gear as well. But a set of foulies made with quality two layers fabric will still keep ou plenty comfortable without breaking the bank."<br /><br /> <br />
Among the products featured are <a href="http://www.whitecapsfoulweathergear.com/thermal-layering/gill-1514-i5-crosswind-salopettes/5/146">Gill's i5 Crosswind Salopette</a>, <a href="http://www.whitecapsfoulweathergear.com/sailing-gloves/gill-7772-extreme-gloves/6/259">Gill's Extreme Gloves</a> and <a href="http://www.whitecapsfoulweathergear.com/coastal-inshore/atlantis-aegis-jacket/2/256">Atlantis Weather Gear's Aegis jacket</a>, all available at <a href="http://www.whitecapsfoulweathergear.com/">www.WhitecapsFoulWeatherGear.com</a> with free shipping and free merchandise credit.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6267310497991944865.post-16609031774451542442013-01-17T08:51:00.000-08:002013-03-08T13:49:08.377-08:00Foul Weather Gear Reviews from Sail Magazine<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Starting in September 2012, Sail Magazine and <a href="http://www.sailmagazine.com/">www.sailmagazine.com</a> published a three-part gear review focusing on foul weather gear. The first installment is about Bluewater foul weather gear. Here's some of what Sail Magazine had to say:<br /><br />
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"Bluewater racers and cruisers have to deal with whatever the elements throw at them, which means foul weather gear has to be as weatherproof as possible, and durable enough for weeks of hard use. Look for heavy-duty breathable three layer fabrics, robust wear patches and well-taped seams. Wicking base layers need to minimize chafe--remember you may be wearing them for some time--while mid-layers that can also double as a light outer layer are great for making the transition from foul weather to fair."<br /><br />
Among the products featured are the <a href="http://www.whitecapsfoulweathergear.com/prod/Sailing-Boots---Shoes---Socks_11/Dubarry-3850-Ultima-Sea-Boots_9.aspx">Dubarry Ultima boot</a> and the <a href="http://www.whitecapsfoulweathergear.com/prod/Thermal---Layering_5/Gill-1513-i5-Crosswind-Jacket_145.aspx">Gill i5 Crosswind fleece midlayer</a>. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com1