Sailing Pants?

[IslandExpress]

So this may be an odd question, I did a search and didn't see much.

For casual mild weather sailing what kind of clothing do you guys wear. I am going to be doing a sailing course this spring and know I need light soled shoes but not sure what else to wear? I figure jeans will be miserable.

Any advice?

[jorgenl]

Shorts season start March 1

[artbyjody]

Nah, not that odd of a question.

It really boils down to where you are, water temperature, and climate / conditions.

Usually I wear those water resistant jogging pants if it is moderately cool out or over jeans if conditions do not warrant foul weather gear but actually really chilly.

Shorts if warm out.

If you are learning on a dingy then you may want to consider some of the gear they use for scuba / surf boarding...as you will always get wet..

If a bigger boat say 20 foot or more - jeans are not that uncomfortable unless you are getting soaked...

If in northmen areas - then just layers will do you best and have the outter layer water resistant.

Hope that helps some...

[Vitesse473]

The best by far is the pants that have the leg zippers around the thigh. North Face, Marmot, etc. You can find them at any outdoor store like REI for $40-$100. They shed water nicely, and if the day warms up, you simply unzip the lower leg parts and voila, shorts. If you are in a colder climate, try the Scree pant from Marmot.

[jaschrumpf]

You wear pants when you sail?

[sailingdog]

I'd second what Vitesse has said. The convertible pants with the zip off legs are very comfortable. I like the ones by Mountain HardWear, Columbia and North Face.

[mjrogers]

Cold and wet, fleece and Gore-Tex.
Mild and wet, jeans and Gore-Tex.
Hot and wet, swim shorts.
Cold and dry, fleece and Gore-Tec if the wind is howling.
Mild and dry, shorts or jeans.
Hot and dry, shorts.
When I'm cruising I make sure what ever I take is a synthetic fiber which drys easily and quickly. When daysailng I don't worry as much about it. Also, I only go barefoot in the cabin and cockpit, otherwise I keep my toes covered. Don't forget a hat and sunscreen. I always wear a pfd.

[Boasun]

Hey! Why don't we all wear kilts. Comfortable, not binding on the family jewels and cool in the summer months.

So if all of you will wear them first then I will wear them. Okay??

Just google "utili kilts" they have some nice ones that are manly to wear

[Sailormon6]

Any kind of cargo pants are good on a boat - shorts for warm weather and long pants for cool weather. Cargo pants have lots of pocket space and are reasonably roomy and comfortable, and they look presentable. One of the main differences between expensive pants especially designed for sailing is that they are reinforced at the seats and knees, to withstand abrasion by the non-skid found on sailboats. If you're going to spend a lot of time on boats, the specially designed pants are very nice and versatile, but for a 2-3 day sailing course, any cargo shorts or pants would be fine.

I can't speak for everybody, but for me, March would be a little early for shorts in the northern states. I like to wait at least until that cold north wind stops blowing out of Canada.

[Boasun]

I still think that we should make everyone honorary Scotsmen and have them all wear kilts.