Adam:
In the Spring and Autumn sailing season(s) here in Nova Scotia, offshore
sailing gear is my preference. During the Summer, I use simple 'splash
rain gear', however, I have a bimini and that makes a huge difference.
For me the price point is probably more important than the brand name
because I think the more notable brands are all adequate. Many years
back (1991 actually), while in Boston for the start of a Marblehead
race, I happened to get an exceptionally good price on a Henri Lloyd
offshore jacket and pants......it has all the bells and whistles
including it's own built in safety harness.
I still wear it after all these years.....somewhat faded and worn but
still effective.
The Binnacle sells a 'wash and waterproof kit' specifically for Henri
Lloyd.....approx. $15 I use it every few years and I have to admit, I
was skeptical but it actually works.
I don't leave it on the boat all season, mostly the Spring and Fall. If
I were to ever leave Halifax harbor (on my boat or someone else's) any
season, the Henri Lloyd comes with me. I don't have it on the boat
during the Summer as a matter of habit as it is too heavy and maybe why
it has lasted so long because it has not experienced a lot of UV damage
and heat. I keep it in my garage during the Summer and Winter.
Bottom line, Gill, Musto, Heli Hansen, Henri Lloyd offshore gear are all
good ......for me, the one with the best price would be my choice. The
Binnacle in Halifax recently had a sale on its Henri Lloyd
gear......maybe contact them and see what they have left and if they
still have it on sale and/or would they extend their sale price(s).
They also put this stuff on sale during the boat show which is up coming.
There is a sailor here, and a very experienced one at that, that layers
clothing and wears a set of 'oil skins' and a 'souwester' in foul
weather. And I would venture a guess the 'oil skins' didn't cost
anything near the other brands. I don't see many (maybe any) fishermen
wearing Gill, Musto, Heli Hansen, Henri Lloyd gear.
Rob Abbott
AZURA
C&C 32 - 84
Halifax, N.S.
PS I got my steaming light and foredeck replaced and working.
On 2016-12-31 2:05 PM, Adam Hayden via CnC-List wrote:
Happy new year everyone! I would be interested in people's opinion on foul
weather gear. I am looking to replace upgrade my Gil coastal cruising coat.
It seems that it is no longer water repellant and reapplying the waterproofing
doesn't work. I like a number of the features on the coat but I feel it should
last more than 3 full seasons. Up here in Nova Scotia we have pretty cool
and damp weather so for a lot of the season I wear my gear. I won't be doing
any ocean crossings but we sail well into October as well.
I don't have a Bimini and am usually the one at the helm during inclement
weather
Adam Hayden
C&C 36
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