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Michael Rinck

 · 09.04.2018

Equipment: Functional underwear for sailorsPhoto: Rich Edwards/Volvo Ocean Race
Ben Piggot from Team Sun Hung Kai/Scallywag in the volvo Ocean Race even sleeps in a base layer
In the cold season, it's not just the thickness of your clothing that counts, but the right combination of layers. The base layer overview in PDF download

Especially in spring, the first trips can still be quite uncomfortable. And if it's not only raining all day, but also cold, you need to make sure you have the right clothing under your waterproof bad weather clothing. It's not just about wrapping up warm, it's about having a comfortable climate in every situation. This is because active and resting phases alternate again and again, especially when sailing. If the manoeuvre is strenuous, you sweat, and afterwards, when the physical exertion is over, there is a risk of shivering if the clothing does not ensure that moisture is transported away from the skin.

Thermal underwear should be cut close to the body but not restrict freedom of movement. Here is a model made of merino wool from Helly HansenPhoto: Hersteller Thermal underwear should be cut close to the body but not restrict freedom of movement. Here is a model made of merino wool from Helly Hansen

The most important prerequisite for this is the right choice of thermal underwear. We have taken a look at the range of equipment suppliers and explain what to look out for when making your choice.

The overview of twelve models in YACHT 6/2018, available in the DK Shop, or you can download the market overview directly via the link below.

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Clothing: Functional underwear (pdf)

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Michael Rinck

Michael Rinck

Redakteur Test & Technik

Michael Rinck war das Kind, das nach der Schule direkt aufs Wasser wollte – Segeltraining, Regatten, Hauptsache nass. Diese Vorliebe machte er zum Beruf: Erst als Segellehrer auf der Alster (während des Studiums), dann ab 2014 in der YACHT-Redaktion. Dort hat er im Bereich Test & Technik seine Berufung gefunden: Segelboote und Sicherheitsequipment testen. Was besonders bei Rettungswesten und MOB-Systemen bedeutet, dass er mehr Arbeitsstunden im Wasser treibend verbringt als die meisten Menschen im Büro sitzend. Höhepunkt: eine ganze Nacht in der Rettungsinsel auf der Ostsee. Seine Familie hat inzwischen durchgesetzt, dass Urlaubstörns auf der eigenen Fahrtenyacht deutlich trockener ablaufen.

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