From fast-dry shorts for a summer afternoon to salopettes for a cold night watch, this collection covers legs for every kind of sailing. Choose from waterproof sailing trousers and salopettes with reinforced seats and knees, lightweight technical trousers and fast-dry shorts, all from leading brands including Musto, Gill and Henri Lloyd, in men's and women's fits.
Waterproof trousers and salopettes are the workhorses of coastal sailing - high-cut protection, adjustable braces and abrasion patches where you sit and kneel. For warm-weather sailing, fast-dry shorts and UV-rated trousers keep you comfortable without the bulk. Pair with the matching jackets from our sailing clothing range to complete a layered system.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between sailing trousers and salopettes?
Salopettes are high-cut waterproof trousers with a bib and braces that seal under a sailing jacket, giving better protection from water running down. Standard sailing trousers are waist-cut and quicker to put on for day sailing.
Do I need waterproof trousers for sailing?
For anything beyond fair-weather day sailing, yes - decks are wet places, and waterproof trousers or salopettes keep you dry, warm and comfortable far longer than casual legwear.
What should I look for in sailing shorts?
Fast-drying fabric, a degree of stretch, secure zipped pockets and reinforcement in the seat - deck non-slip is abrasive and ordinary shorts wear through quickly.
