New Gill Coastal Collection

Gill has done it again! If you're looking for a new jacket to accompany you while braving foul weather or just need to replace your old faithful, look no further! Their latest Coast suit offers the complete package of protection, practicality and comfort at a great price point.

The new collection features the quality and style you expect from Gill, but with a more extensive focus on all-day comfort. The 2-layer coated material used helps provide a soft handle without compromising on foul gear weather protection, perfect for the coastal boater. 

Check out our Gill Shop today! 

Technical Information:

Technology: 

• 2 Dot™, 2-layer breathable coated fabric with a durable water repellent finish
• Fully taped seams for a waterproof seal
• Non-absorbent and quick-drying lining

Fabric Composition:

Outer: 100% Nylon, Fleece: 100% Polyester, Mesh Lining: 100% Polyester

Features: 

• A rollaway fluorescent hood with volume adjustment for improved fit 
• High cut soft fleece lined collar with face guard for protection

• Adjustable inner and outer watertight cuffs 
• Hi-visibility Reflexite® reflectives

• Fleece lined hand warmer pockets

• Large capacity cargo pockets

The accompanying Coast Trousers are fully lined with front drainage facility and feature adjustable suspenders, along with a semi-elasticized waist and articulated knees to offer a comfortable fit

Zhik on the new Nacra 17

Take a look at how Zhik is being used on some of the new Nacra 17's. This video features  future Australian Olympians, Jason Waterhouse and Lisa Darmanin discussing the benefits of the Zhik Superwarm Skiff Suit and the T2 Harness. 

The Zhik Superwarm Suit

If you sail in cold water then get this suit. As a long john suit it has flexibility to be combined with the technical tops for various temperature conditions. In the super cold, combine it with the SuperWarm top. This may eliminate the need to ever wear a dry suit again.

The new ZhikSkin SuperWarm material is specially made for the Zhik suits, and it is quite simply the ultimate in neoprene available. We have combined the water repellent Hydrophobic high quality outer shell with a super stretchy neoprene, and layer of titanium and a layer of MicroFleece. All four layers build the total solution of weather protection, temperature insulation, reflective inner layer and thermal base layer. All in one material. 

If you need to take a pee between races, then bust open the Loo Rip. No need to take the suit off and freeze to death. This Loo Rip feature works in both the mens and ladies suits. 

Zhik Superwarm: http://www.mauriprosailing.com/us/category/1-Zhik-Wetsuits.html

T-2 Harness

The evolution continues with Zhik's latest generation trapeze harness. 

Stretch Crotch
Respect your junk, the most comfortable ride now has multiple layers to distribute loads. 

Contoured Fit
3D contoured shape, engineered for enhanced movement and increased strength. 

T2 Spreader Bar
Super strong 316 stainless spreader, now padded for ultimate riding comfort. 

Heavy Duty Construction
Reinforced construction with reduced point loads and multiple layers in key areas. 

2d Velcro Adjustment
25% more contact area & optimised adjustability for that perfect fit. 

Lumbar Support 
Fully adjustable lumbar pad provides comfort and support to ride harder & longer. 

Zhik T-2 Harness: http://www.mauriprosailing.com/us/category/1-Zhik-T2-Trapeze-Harness.html

New Gill Floating Sunglasses

You remember that time your sunglasses got knocked overboard and sank? Most of us here at Mauri Pro Sailing, especially myself, can recall multiple memories where we see the glasses slowly sinking beneath the surface and gone forever. I'm more than positive that my last 2 sunglasses are at the bottom of the Chesapeake bay.

But just when all hope was lost on sunglasses.... there was a miracle! Gill came out with an awesome collection of Polarized Sunglasses and the best thing about them.... wait for it.... THEY FLOAT!

Now, they've actually been around for a little while now, but the entire line just got retrofitted with some new designs and colors. And we have to say, they look extremely stylish!  And don't worry, some of them have the wide sides, so you can show off that awesome sunglasses tan to all your friends at the club.

So take a look at some of the new designs and try them out for yourself. I have a pair of these glasses and love them! If these didn't float, I'm pretty sure I would have lost these glasses months ago.

THANK YOU GILL!

Technical Information


Polaroid's polarizing lenses are made up of a number of functional elements ultra-carefully bonded together to achieve a high-performance optical product: The main element of the sandwich lens construction is the polarizing light filter in the center. Laminated to both sides of the filter are UV light absorbers, which block 100% of harmful UVA, UVB, and UVC radiation. Optically corrected, shatter-resistant cushion elements are laminated to both sides of the UV absorbers, followed by a unique scratch- proof coating applied to the outer surfaces.


A hydrophobic outer lens coating sheds water and reduces salt residue, while oleophobic technology is applied to the inside face, repelling fingerprints, sun lotion and skin oils all culminating to provide optimum clear vision.




The frames are made of a low density, light, tough and flexible material for maximum buoyancy, and have been molded in a wrap-around design so they stay anchored to your face, whatever the weather. Extra comfort and grip comes from the use of ingenious soft pads that cushion the temple, and a neat integral molding for the bridge of the nose.

Check out more of the collection here: Gill Sunglasses

And just to pay homage to my favorite pair of glasses, here's the last known photo of both of us together. You will be missed.....

ZHIK: Deckbeaters Shorts

	The Zhik R & D team has finally cracked it! Over twelve months of design and testing has gone into Zhik’s latest product to hit the stores: the Deckbeaters. Deckbeaters began life when keelboat sailors told Zhik that the existing padded/hiking shorts in the market were uncomfortable, didn’t fit right, too hot and sweaty and inconvenient as you have to wear them to the bar later. So with that in mind, Zhik R & D team enlisted some of the world’s best sailors to help them develop the best sailing short in the market.
Designed to be worn either underneath your normal sailing short or over your suits, Zhik Deckbeaters provide the ultimate in hiking comfort, which also being extremely breathable to keep you cool. The pads have perforated holes in them to aid the breathing process and there is Zhiktex fabric on the bum panels for added durability. These shorts will become vital pieces of sailing clothing for all keelboat racers, once someone wears them on a boat, the rest of the crew will follow suit. Visit us and order online your ZHIK Deckbeaters now.
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