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Gear: January 2010
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Must-have accessories for you and your boat.
By Lianna Sisinni
Offshore Apparel
Cold-weather cruising calls for serious gear that will protect your body from the elements. The new OS1 Offshore Jacket from Gill meets that criteria. Designed with the company's 5 Dot, four-layer laminated fabric, this is a coat that is simultaneously waterproof and breathable. Special attention has been paid to the fit around the neck, since that is where other jackets are often vulnerable to water intrusion. The OS1 remedies this issue with a special closure system around the chin that is lined with fleece for comfort. A total of 12 pockets, including an internal chest pocket, allow you to keep personal items dry as well as warm your hands. $489. www.gillna.com
Not Any Knife
When it comes to Swiss Army knives, every Boy Scout wants one, and now, thanks to the Alinghi SUI1, every boater will too. Wenger, maker of the Swiss Army knife, recently released this model, which features a new, integrated receptacle for both Phillips and flat-head screwdriver bits — great for tackling those loose bolts. The Alinghi SUI1 also boasts a one-handed-opening, 4-inch blade with 50 percent serration and a safety lock; shackle opener; marlin spike with needle; ruler; needle-nose pliers with wire cutter; cap lifter; wire stripper; reamer; awl with sewing eye; and texturized rubber inlay on the handle. $175. www.wengerna.com
Darwinian Dive Watch
The Aquatimer Chronograph Edition Galapagos Islands is the result of a partnership between watchmaker IWC Schaffhausen and the Galapagos-based Charles Darwin Foundation. For 50 years, the foundation has educated the public about this unique archipelago and has guided visitors toward ecologically sound action. This watch is water-resistant to 122 meters, enclosed in a vulcanized rubber-coated case and features an engraving of the Galapagos giant tortoise on the back. A portion of the proceeds from its sale helps support the Charles Darwin Foundation's conservation and research efforts. $6,500. www.Iwc.ch
Goose and Gander
The classic, retro styling of Burnet frames from Kaenon make them a great choice for mariners of both sexes. Men and women will find that the throwback temple design lends itself to a number of face shapes and that the discrete branding and logo detailing in a pure metal inlay make Burnet casual enough for a day of cruising and chic enough for a lunch in town. The performance-wrapped frames offer longlasting comfort and the eight-base SR-91 polarized lenses provide razor-sharp clarity and impressive glare reduction — an important feature for anyone at the helm of a boat. $229. www.kaenon.com
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