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Scholastic Sailing Gear Sale

15% Off Apparel & Accessories + FREE SHIPPING for High School and College Sailors.

Shop top picks from the Zim Sailing staff for high school (ISSA) and college (ICSA) scholastic sailors. Student athletes can take advantage of 15% off all sailing apparel and accessories with coupon code ISSA for high school sailors and ICSA for college sailors.

Feb 1st, 2025 - March 31st, 2025

College Sailors enter coupon codeICSA
High School Sailors enter coupon code ISSA


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  • Gill Drysuit Gill Drysuit

    Gill Drysuit

    Gill
    $650.00
    Designed for extreme waterproof protection from wet and cold conditions. The Pro Drysuit offers incredible levels of protection allied to a lightweight design and uses Gill's toughest 5 Dot Fabric. All unnecessary layers of fabric have been eliminated to...
  • Stohlquist Edge PDF Stohlquist Edge PDF

    Stohlquist Edge PDF

    Stohlquist
    $149.99
    An innovative, high mobility, low profile boating life jacket that is IDEAL for small boat sailing. The WRAPTURE® shaped torso combined with an ultra small footprint ensure a great fit. A top loading front pocket allows you to carry all the needed...
  • Rooster AquaPro Gloves Rooster AquaPro Gloves

    Rooster AquaPro Gloves

    Rooster
    $49.95
    The AquaPro Gloves from Rooster utilize the popular Aquafleece fabric to create an ideal cold weather sailing glove. These gloves virtually eliminate the wind chill experienced with neoprene gloves while offering all the grip you need. Ideal for...
  • Gill Verso Lite Smock Gill Verso Lite Smock

    Gill Verso Lite Smock

    Gill
    $130.00
    The latest waterproof dinghy sailing spray top from Gill The new Gill Verso Lite Smock creates an effective barrier against the elements with close fitting neck, wrist and waist seals. Made using a 2-layer waterproof and breathable fabric delivering...
  • Gill Verso Lite Trousers Gill Verso Lite Trousers

    Gill Verso Lite Trousers

    Gill
    $145.00
    The latest dinghy spray pants from Gill The all new Gill Verso Lite Trouser is an update to the classic dinghy spray pant / pro salopettes.  These fully waterproof sailing trouser ideal for the active dinghy or small boat sailor. Worn as an outer...
  • Rooster Pro Race 2 Glove Rooster Pro Race 2 Glove

    Rooster Pro Race 2 Glove

    Rooster
    $37.95
    The latest generation of Rooster Gloves! Awesome glove for increased protection while still leaving two fingers exposed. When you are untying knots everything comes down to the thumb and index fingers. The rest are covered with a full fingered design to...
  • Gill Aero Boot Gill Aero Boot

    Gill Aero Boot

    Gill
    $84.95
    The Aero Boot offers maximum grip and comfort when out on the water. Easy to slip on, with a YKK zip closure and wide adjustable ankle strap for additional ankle support. Constructed with 5mm Neoprene for thermal protection and blind stitched seams for...
  • Atlas Grip Gloves

    Atlas Grip Gloves

    Showa Atlas
    $11.13
    Rubber coated palms make an incredibly strong grip glove. 
  • Rooster Pro Lite Aquafleece Top Rooster Pro Lite Aquafleece Top

    Rooster Pro Lite Aquafleece Top

    Rooster
    $135.00
    Once you try Aquafleece® you’ll never look back! The Rooster Pro Lite Aquafleece top combines a soft, durable and flexible polyurethane outer coating with a light fleece inner layer to keep you snug and warm. The stretchy waterproof fabric...
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    Zhik USCG PFD Cyan Zhik USCG PFD Black
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    Zhik USCG Approved PFD

    Zhik
    $134.99
    $94.49
    The Zhik USCG PFD is designed with high performance sailing in mind. The smooth racing cut features a large sculpted neck opening and arm holes allowing for maximum freedom of movement. We removed all unnecessary straps and buckles creating clean lines...
  • Gill Junior Drysuit

    Gill Junior Drysuit

    Gill
    $550.00
    A youth drysuit designed for extreme waterproof protection from wet and cold conditions. The Pro Drysuit offers incredible levels of protection allied to a lightweight design and uses the toughest Gill 5 Dot 4 Layer Fabric. All unnecessary layers of...
  • Rooster Pro Aquafleece Top Rooster Pro Aquafleece Top

    Rooster Pro Aquafleece Top

    Rooster
    $145.00
    The Rooster Pro Aquafleece has been referred to by many as the 'ultimate top layer for all conditions.' The Pro Aquafleece builds on the success of the original Aquafleece by offering the added security of semi dry construction. With its heavier fleece,...

Spring Gear Guide [2025]

As spring sailing ramps up, it’s time to go through your gear and make sure you’re ready for anything when you go sailing! Whether you’re hitting the water with high school and college sailing or as part of your local Frostbiting fleet, having the right gear is the best way to stay safe. If you’re not comfortable and safe, you’re not going to have any fun! For those high school and college sailors, there is a link at the bottom of this article with a discount code for free shipping and 15% off through March 31st.

 

GLOVES

If you’re looking for a the best ‘traditional’ sailing glove, made with 2 or 5 of the fingers cut off for untying knots, we recommend the Rooster Pro Race gloves (Two-finger or five-finger). To get the same manueverability but with slight waterproofing, Rooster’s AquaPro Gloves are a great middle-ground.

 

For those that don’t want their hands to get cold at all, the lobster-fishing-style rubber insulated gloves are the way to go. We recommend this great option from Atlas called the Atlas Grip Glove.

 

DRYSUIT

The classic, dependable GILL PRO DRYSUIT! Your drysuit is your first and last line of defense against the cold water, and is an essential piece of gear for spring sailing. This will go over a combination of base layers and a sweater or two (no cotton!) to keep you warm and comfortable.

 

BASE LAYERS

Regardless of whether you’re wearing a wetsuit or drysuit, base layers are critical. Not only will the right ones provide the most warmth, but the wrong base layers capture sweat that turns into cold, wet fabric that makes it that much easier to call it a day early.


A “hydrophobic” fabric helps address this by wicking sweat away from the body (and water, when layered under a wetsuit). Hydrophobic bottoms are great leggings for inside a drysuit or wetsuit, and I frequently pair a hydrophobic top with something like a Patagonia quarter-zip inside of my drysuit.

 

WETSUITS

As the water gets warmer, folks will start transitioning to wearing wetsuits instead of drysuits. They’re less bulky, but provide less protection. Crucially, a wetsuit works best when actually wet by trapping a tiny layer of water between the neoprene and your skin; this thin layer gets heated up by your body, and prevents the cold from seeping in.The colder the ambient water temperature, the thicker wetsuit needed. Check out our current selection of wetsuits.


We prefer the Zhik Microfleece wetsuit, which combines traditional 1mm neoprene with a thin layer of microfleece to increase warmth. You can also get separate tops and bottoms; I prefer the skiff suit over the pants because it keeps the core just a bit more warm, and won’t fall down after a bad You can layer wetsuit pieces with base layers and finish with a Rooster Pro Lite Aquafleece Top for protection against wind. You can upgrade slightly to the Rooster Pro Aquafleece Top, which is cut the same as the Pro Lite but has taped seams.

 

SCHOLASTIC DISCOUNT CODES

 

College Sailors: Use Coupon Code ICSA for 15% Off

 

High School Sailors: Use Coupon Code ISSA for 15% Off


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