Get ready to get back on the water with these spring finds for fashionable and functional gear.
By
Jen Brett
Updated: May 4, 2016
B&G Vulcan 5 If space is an issue at
your helm or nav station,
but you’d still like to
have a multifunction
display, the Vulcan 5 is is
right for you. The Vulcan
has pinch-to-zoom
capabilities, intuitive
menus, a choice of chart
providers, integrated
autopilot control and
NMEA 2000 networking
ability. It also supports
B&G’s SailSteer sailing
software overlay. $420 • www.bandg.comB&G
Chatham Peel Part of U.K. footwear
brand Chatham’s new
Made in Britain line of
deck shoes, the Peel is
crafted out of premium
leather and features a
memory foam cushion
that should make them
quite comfortable for
extended wear. The
brand’s collection also
includes a full range of
traditional and technical
sailing shoes for men,
women and kids. $200 • www.chatham.co.ukChatam
Costa Rafael Sunglasses Having the right
sunglasses can make
a day on the water so
much better, not to
mention better for
your eyes. Costa’s new
Rafael style features a
frame that is comprised
of a durable bio-resin
that is lightweight and
will hold its shape in
extreme temperatures.
Three side vents help to
alleviate annoying lens
fogging. $190 • www.costadelmar.comCosta
Truce America’s Cup Backpack Own a piece of sailing
history. This special
edition backpack from
Truce Designs is made
from America’s Cup
defender Oracle Team
USA’s No. 5 headsail.
While it has the cool
factor going for it, this
pack is also functional
with wide, comfortable
straps and a moisturewicking
lumbar pad that
will be appreciated on
hikes ashore. $380 • www.trucedesigns.comTruce
