Coastal Sailing Jacket

Even for coastal sailing for a day, the Sailing jacket even for daily coastal sailing, the sailing jacket must be carefully chosen according to the type of sailing you do, whether you sail or motor, the type of water you sail on and the season during which you will be sailing. The coastal watch jackets are indeed among the cheapest on the market but it is advisable to choose them with care especially if you sail a lot.

What are the qualities of a good coastal sailing jacket?

Waterproofing and breathability are the main qualities of a good watch jacket. Indeed, to provide you with maximum comfort during your activity at sea, the sailing jacket must allow the evacuation of water vapor emitted by the body during the effort, without letting water penetrate from outside. Depending on the type of sailing you do, the emphasis will be more on the waterproof side for example for motor sailing where there is little physical effort or more on the breathability for sailing where you are more often in action. All the brands selected by Picksea, Musto, Helly Hansen, Slam, Guy Cotten or Zhik..., have adapted the cuts of their coastal watch jackets to allow a good freedom of movement by using specific technical textiles (1 layer) which perfectly meet this double objective.

Which coastal sailing jacket do you need?

The 1-layer technology coastal sailing jackets focus on lightness, comfort and affordability. This is the first effective protection against rain and wind for occasional boating or water sports. As soon as the weather turns bad you are dry and in a breathable jacket. This level of protection is suitable for one-day sailing in the rain. For regular practice more exposed to the elements, you should choose a 2 or 3 layer jacket.

Sailing jacket with adjustable hood ? With or without reinforcements? You are asking yourself questions about this technical garment. And you are right! In order to choose the "best" watch jacket, you should already start by targeting some essential points. First of all, you should know that depending on your use, you will have to choose a particular model. Then, you are free to choose among the brands offering the jacket you need

Sailing jackets are fairly lightweight garments, and are not designed to provide warmth. Indeed, its role is to offer the best possible protection against wind and water (pure waterproofness), while allowing perspiration to pass through (breathable garment). It is then up to the user to play with the underlayers to ensure warmth. Depending on the season, you may or may not wear a fleece or a softshell jacket under your watch jacket.

The choice of a sailing jacket is above all a question of sailing program: coastal or offshore sailing? For the day or for several days in a row? In spring or in winter? By motorboat or under sail? Depending on your program, there are many jackets to choose from. If you are looking for a jacket only for sailing in clear weather, from spring to the end of September, you can opt for light, 1-layer watch jackets like the Musto BR1 or the Helly Hansen Pier jacket. To go further in the choice of a watch jacket, Picksea also provides you with its complete guide available here: advice guide.

For women, there are coastal jackets with a more ergonomic cut for women sailors. Also available in 1 layer, these jackets have a more comfortable and adapted cut for women and often propose more original colors. These perfectly waterproof, breathable and light jackets are also used for motorboating or other nautical activities such as fishing or walking on the sea.

Discover how to complete your sailing equipment with sleeveless vestsand Softshell and primaloft jackets and deck jackets as well as oilskins and vests.

Do not hesitate to refer to our detailed product sheets and to consult our guide "How to choose your sailing jacket and to contact our team of experts at 02 97 11 80 95 who will help you to choose the most suitable sailing jacket for your practice and your budget.