Windproof Clothing
Windchill – the Deckside Cold Factor
Whether it’s a Mistral ripping down the Côte d’Azur, a Tramontana flaring up around Mallorca, or a stiff northerly sweeping the North Sea, wind strips the warm air layer from your skin in seconds. The windchill effect drives the perceived temperature far below the reading on the gauge; at 41 °F with a 25‑knot breeze, conditions can feel sub‑freezing the moment spray flies over the bow or a gust loads the main.
Windproof Layers – Warmth Without Trade‑Offs
Tightly woven shells and multi‑layer laminates shut that airflow down, locking in heat while high collars, storm‑flapped zips, and adjustable cuffs seal every entry point. Cold air stays out, moisture vapor escapes, and you stay comfortably warm—whether you’re jockeying for position off Palma’s start line or beating hard to weather across the Baltic Sea at sunset.
Ultralight & Ever‑Ready Gear
Today’s windproof pieces weigh mere ounces and pack into their own hoods, stowing in a cockpit bag until the Mistral kicks or an autumn squall sweeps past Helgoland. Worn solo on crisp Mediterranean mornings or as part of a winter layering system farther north, they let you push every crossing, sprint, and shoreline mission with pro‑level confidence—the wind stays outside, the course is yours.
Windproof Must‑Haves
Built for the boat, ready for everywhere else. When a Palma Mistral hammers the mainsail or a Baltic breeze fights your winch handle, a windproof layer kills convective heat loss without burying you in bulky fleece. Breathable membranes vent sweat, storm‑flapped zips and tall collars seal up the usual leak points, and stretchy cuts follow every tack and gybe. No crunchy garbage‑bag feel, no sauna effect—just pure focus on boat speed.
Back at the dock, the same jacket flips to lifestyle mode. Whether you’re sipping a sundowner in the cockpit lounge, cruising the marina promenade or hitting a breezy rooftop bar downtown, a sleek windproof shell keeps the chill off and slips right in with denim. Ultralight construction packs down into your weekender; clean lines pair as well with streetwear as they do with foul‑weather bibs. Reliable warmth, zero hassle—anywhere the wind decides to show up.