Guidance on what to wear for Fall Sailing

Weather never ceases to surprise, and this fall is turning cool a little sooner than expected. The prudent mariner is always prepared, so we put together some good, better, best clothing options for fall sailing.  Having wind through your hair in the fall is exhilarating, but it can be less fun without proper clothes. We have frost biters who will sail boats after they scrap ice off it in the dead of winter.  During that time, we have strict requirements on protective gear.  For the Fall, we offer some suggestions for unseasonably cool temperatures to ensure everyone enjoys sailing! 

Overall Protection

1.      Good.   Nothing Extra
2.      Better.  Shortie Wetsuit
3.      Best.    Full body wetsuit or drysuit (this is likely an overkill for Fall sailing in Norfolk - but needed in the winter)

Head

1. Good.  Probably not required
2. Better.  Headband that covers ears made from fleece
3. Best.    Wool cap.

Core

1. Good.  Long sleeve technical shirt with a fleece vest.
2. Better.  ¼ zip fleece
3. Best.    Aquafleece Pro-lite spray top. https://www.rondarnorthamerica.com/product-page/rooster-womens-pro-lite-aquafleece

Legs

1. Good:   Leggings with swim trucks on top. Or rash guard leggings/swim leggings. https://www.amazon.com/Dovio-Active-Leggings-Protective-501gray6/dp/B07XRCSCQ7/ref=sr_1_5?dchild=1&keywords=swim+leggings&qid=1600908644&rnid=7141124011&s=apparel&sr=1-5
2. Better:   Splash Pants: https://www.hellyhansen.com/en_us/k-sogn-bib-40405?color=290548
3. Better:   Sailing Leggings AND SPLASH PANTS https://www.rondarnorthamerica.com/product-page/junior-polypro-leggins

Feet

1. Good.   Water shoes
2. Better.   Wool socks with water shoes
3. Best.     Sailing booties. https://www.rondarnorthamerica.com/product-page/pro-lace-boot-with-lace-tidy