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Layering is the single most important subject
for sailors to understand when they are
planning what to wear. Correct layering will
not only keep you a lot warmer but will also
keep you dry by wicking moisture away
from your skin.
We recommend the following three
layer system of base, mid and
waterproof outer layer for
maximum comfort.
 Gill Marine i2 Tec T Base Layer Layer 1 Base Layer
The base or wicking layer, which should be worn next to
the skin, is designed to move moisture away from the skin,
keeping you dry and warm after bursts of activity. We have
two weights of base layer - i2 Lite, which will keep you
cooler during highly aerobic activity and warmer conditions
and i2 Tec which provides excellent insulation as part of
a winter layering system.
Please see: i2 Lite Base Layers | i2 Tec Base Layers
 Gill Marine i5 Crosswind Jacket
Layer 2 Mid Layer
The middle or insulating layer is designed to be worn over a
base layer and under an outer layer. Made from synthetic
thermal fibres, it assists the movement of moisture to the
outer layer. These fibres do not absorb water, therefore dry
quickly and keep you warm.
As with the base layer, we have mid layer products in different
fabric weights. These range from i3 lightweight microfleece
and i4 mid weight fleece garments to the new i5 Crosswind,
which has ultra-compact synthetic insulation and is made from
a fully taped, waterproof and breathable laminated fabric.
Please see: i3 Mid Layers | i4 Mid Layers | i5 Mid Layers |
 Gill Marine OC Racer Smock Layer 3 Outer Layer
The waterproof outer layer is intended to keep the elements
out. These usually have very little or no thermal properties,
but are entirely water and windproof. In order to work most
efficiently, no matter what type of sailing you do, the fabric
should be breathable to allow the moist air that has built up
inside the garment to escape.
Please see: Ocean | Offshore | Offshore Coastal | Inshore racing | Coastal Inshore
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