The best sailing hats available right nowĪ straightforward cap will be many people’s starting point when it comes to choosing a sailing hat. Here is our pick of the best sailing hats available right now in various styles.

Whichever type of sailing hat you might choose, there’s plenty to think about. Any style of brim that’s too floppy is unlikely to be much use in stronger winds either. What’s more, it’s less likely to blow off in a breeze. So a sailing hat in the ‘bucket’ style – with a brim that’s narrower and lower – might be more effective, if not quite as stylish. A wide, stiff brim might seem best in the sun, but could present a challenge when you’re ducking under the rail on a racing yacht.Īnother consideration is that as much UV is reflected from the water as you’re exposed to from above. If opting for a brim, consider how wide and how stiff it should be. They might have a brim for sun-protection and be made of a water-repellent material. Some of the best sailing hats serve multiple purposes too. Or you could have a lined sailing hat, perhaps waterproof, that incorporates ear-warmers and a peak. The ubiquitous beanie might be the obvious starting point. On colder days, a sailing hat is key to keeping you warm on the water. Being bashed on the head is painful at the very least. And if your boat has a low boom, it might be sensible to choose a sailing hat with built-in skull-protection. In the summer as well as a good pair of sailing sunglasses, you need a good sailing hat for protection from the sun (especially those of us who sport low-profile hairstyles).įor dinghy and keelboat racing, many prefer a peak but no brim – a cap, in other words.

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