Deck jackets and oilskins

Deck jacket and sailing raincoat are among the favorite clothes of sailors when they are ashore or sailing along the coast in calm weather.

At sea or on land, the weather can sometimes be capricious depending on your geographical location. To protect yourself from bad weather, you have two options: you can opt for a sailing raincoat or a waterproof deck jacket.

DECK JACKET OR SAILING RAINCOAT?

To choose correctly between a deck jacket and a sailing raincoat, you must first know precisely the differences between the two types of jackets.

The raincoat is made of a flexible PVC canvas that will not let any drop of water pass through. Raincoats like the famous cirés jaunes Guy Cotten are not only perfectly waterproof, but they also benefit from a lifespan that far exceeds that of a classic deck jacket. The first advantage that the deck jacket has over raincoats is its lightness, because impermeability has a price: the weight of the garment.

A deck jacket is much lighter than the veste veste de quart sailing jacket but also offers much better freedom of movement than a yellow raincoat, an important criterion when it comes to maneuvering or working on deck. Note also that the raincoat is often inexpensive, where deck jackets, benefiting from new technologies, will be more expensive. You can also opt for sous-vêtements hiver designed to provide optimal insulation even in extreme cold

If you are looking for clothing for sailing, see our section to discover all our vestes de voile for offshore sailing or regattas.

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You now know how to choose the jacket you will wear on your next adventure: if you are looking above all for freedom of movement and lightness to maneuver, you should turn to a deck jacket.

If protection against rain and budget are your priority, a sailing raincoat will surely be more suitable for your needs. In any case, you will find on our site a wide selection of deck jackets and raincoats for your next outing.