Kb1 Racer Jacket Or Smock?

420racer

New Member
my club is buying 4 j22s and i am going to be a bowman on the boat. i want to buy a gill kb1 racer jacket or smock but am not sure whichone to get... which is best?
 
I haven't used the jacket, but unless you plan on wearing it around on shore, there's no reason not to get the smock in my opinion. Lighter, slimmer, more water-tight (no zipper, inner and outer neck seals). I took the smock on a Fastnet, a Transatlantic, wore it in the Laser and for collegiate sailing. An excellent top for almost anything.

If you're bothered by the fact that the smock is a bit more difficult to get on and off or perhaps not as stylish around the docks, then go for the jacket. It's not enough of a reason in my opinion.
 

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