Nauti Shopper: Marinalife Magazine

Department: Nauti Shopper Published: January 2010 in Marinalife Magazine, Winter Issue

Nauti Shopper: Rain Rain Go Away
As we all know the weather has its own ideas and sometimes does not cooperate with our cruising plans. So Marinalife set out to find some great products to help when you run into inclement weather out on the water.

Gill Women’s Jacket The Gill OS2 Women’s Jacket combines the same practical features as the Men’s Jacket but with functional feminine styling and a cut that is more suitable for women. ($279, www.gillna.com)

Ronstan Clear Start Sailing Watch Dinghy Locker has a full selection of Ronstan watches including the Clear Start Sailing Watch - the rugged watch every boater needs. These waterproof watches feature time of day, multiple countdown and count up sequences, and a synchronization feature (for you racing sailors). ($59, Call 1-800-941-2219 or visit: www.dinghylocker.com)

Harken Convertible Wet/Dry Bag This bag is perfect for taking on day-trips, whether heading to shore for an excursion, a kayak trip, or just to the beach. The large inner pocket keeps things dry, then you can put your wet items- gloves, swimsuit, towel- in the outer pocket so they don’t get everything wet. (List Price $48, visit www.harkensport.com)

Patagonia Synchilla Jackets Burrow into the snuggly warmth of Patagonia’s pullover Synchilla Marsupial, a jacket that is a great layer under your foul weather gear. Jackets available for Mom, Dad and the Kids! Landfall has a wide selection of Patagonia for the entire family. (From $58.50-$76.50, Call: 800-941-2219 or visit www:landfallnav.com)

Henri Lloyd TP2 Phantom Jacket The TP2 Phantom Jacket from Henry Lloyd provides durable and very breathable waterproof protection for offshore and coastal boating and the TP2 Alpha fabric technology also uses an active moisture transfer which helps reduce the build up of condensation on the inside during periods of high activity. ($395, visit www.pyacht.com/henri-lloyd.htm)