New Gear

Technical Apparel

November 1, 2023

Helly Hansen’s Hydro Power collection sets a benchmark in comfort and protection among inshore sailing apparel. It uses Ocean Bound materials for a low environmental impact, with a whole new line for women in 2023.

SS23 Highlights

Women’s HP Hybrid Insulator 2.0

The HP Hybrid Insulator combines the best technologies of an insulated jacket and a softshell. The insulation is extra light and warm. The jacket has softshell cuffs and hem for durability. With a PFC-free, water-repellent treatment, the Hybrid sheds light precipitation and sea spray. The design is articulated for maximum freedom of movement when sailing. Extra features include a comfortable and protective high collar with brushed tricot chin guard, as well as a D-ring for kill cord.

$150 CAD

Men’s HP Foil Match Sailing Jacket 2.0

A lightweight sailing jacket for built with the insights from professional sailors to be a perfect choice for inshore racing the HP Foil Match jacket offers a clean design and also more responsible made with high performance Ocean bound material and a more than 50% total recycled material content.

$248 CAD

New Gear

Shurhold Brushes Take Abuse

Tasked with scrubbing non-skid and hardware during frequent routine maintenance, few tools take the abuse that a boat brush does. Many begin to lose bristles as soon as they’re put into use. Others are simply too coarse to clean delicate, easily scratched surfaces like gelcoat, paint and vinyl graphics.

Racing

Chester Race Week: Fog and restrictions don’t stop the action

Helly Hansen Chester Race Week wrapped up for 2021 with fewer boats, more restrictions thanks to COVID-19, and some fog each day, but overall the event was four days of success for racers and organizers.

New Gear

SIONYX Night Vision Camera

All it takes is a SIONYX night vision camera and an iPad or Android tablet (or phone) and you can be streaming full color night vision back to your helm station. In just a few seconds, you can mount the SIONYX camera anywhere on your boat and wirelessly stream back to your iPad at the helm.

New Gear

Sneak Peek: Beneteau Oceanis 30.1 Little Big Yacht

As boat builders clamber to create ever-bigger platforms for ever-more generous budgets, the entry-level cruiser has become an elusive animal. Sure, if you want to daysail, there are plenty of small open boats from which to choose, but if you want a freshly built pocket cruiser, you’re in for a long search.

New Gear

Indie Marine Imports Cyclops Marine’s Real-Time Load Sensors

Remember your best race? Everything clicked, you were in a different gear, pointing higher off the start and faster than your competition. The following day you tried to repeat it all, and you just couldn’t find the same pace.

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