The weather can be unpredictable depending on where you could be yachting. Finding the best lightweight jacket for you is an essential piece in your yachting kit. To see the 5 best options continue reading.
As important a fashion piece as a barrier against the sudden and changeable conditions of summer, the choices of a lightweight yachting jacket are vast. Many companies devote more effort into the lightweight yachting jacket than into the full noise offshore kit.
For this buyers guide we shall look at the lighter weight yachting jackets, the ones suited to warmer summer days afloat and so not to concentrate on the offshore jackets with a deeper thermal lining, although there are a lot of similarities and crossovers to these warmer versions.
North Sails – Inshore race Jacket
Reasons to buy
- Gore-tex pro – the best
- External adjustable cuffs
- Removable hood
- Uncluttered
Reasons to avoid
- Higher end price (but best materials)
- Not the colour range of other brands
Code Zero – Waypoint Jacket
Reasons to buy
- Available in a wide range of colours.
- Nice price.
- Lots of input from pro teams
Reasons to avoid
- Not Gore-tex
Musto – LPX Gore-Tex Infinium Aero Jacket
Reasons to buy
- Musto – an established name
- Gore-Tex the preferred material for outdoor activities
Reasons to avoid
- Limited colours
- Towards upper price range
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