The latest sailing gear releases bring exciting upgrades for racers and cruisers alike, with standout products including the updated Spinlock Deckvest Vito, the Zhik Surge Performance Race Shoe, and the Weems & Plath Endurance Weather Center. Each product addresses critical needs on the water, from safety and performance to navigation and comfort.
The updated Spinlock Deckvest Vito represents a significant leap forward in personal flotation technology, built on several years of research into buoyancy performance. At the heart of the redesign is the Advanced Flotation System (AFS), a revolutionary integrated flotation construction that positions the buoyancy of the inflated jacket precisely where it functions best. The result is enhanced rotation, improved freeboard, and most importantly, superior stability in the water. The low-profile design gives users a much higher level of moveability both in and out of the water, which is essential in a rescue situation and for self-help. The chamber construction also allows for an improved use of highly visible colors. A contrasting spectrum of hi-vis pink with hi-vis yellow has been proven to enhance visibility at distance in challenging conditions, outperforming the use of a single hi-vis color. Internal updates include an improved structured sprayhood along with new integrated attachment points for beacons, giving better accessibility and usability of these key components. The Deckvest Vito is priced at $449.
The Zhik Surge Performance Race Shoe is engineered for elite-level sailing and inshore racing. It features a hybrid rubber sole with multi-directional grip, rapid-drain mesh construction, and ripstop reinforcements, delivering outstanding control and agility in wet, high-pressure conditions. A side-ejection drainage system expels water while preventing re-entry, and the perforated insole promotes drainage and airflow. Fast-drying, lightweight, and built for serious performance, the Surge is the race day essential that offers comfort, durability, and traction when it matters most. Additional features include a convenient easy-entry rear webbing loop, reflective laces for enhanced visibility in low-light conditions, and heel cushioning for extra comfort.
Weems & Plath recently announced the addition of their new Endurance Weather Center to their line of time and weather instruments. This elegant, versatile weather station allows users to determine the orientation and layout of three key instruments needed for a safe and successful voyage: a clock, barometer, and comfortmeter, which is a thermometer and hygrometer combination that indicates the optimum conditions in temperature and humidity. The Weather Center also includes the Endurance Collection’s patented Slide-n-Lock mounting system. The innovative mounting plates securely hold the instruments in place without any visible screws while allowing users to easily rearrange the instruments at any time by simply sliding them off their mounts. The Endurance Weather Center is priced at $824.99.
