Sneak Peek: Gill Regatta Master Watch II

Get ready to get your socks knocked off.....this is always a good way to start off a post, it makes it sound really compelling and provocative, which this is, especially if you are a watch aficionado. Gill has released their "Regatta Master Watch II", a title that aptly fit their original Regatta Master watch, but doesn't quite say enough about their newest gadget, potentially "Master Brain" or "Laptop on your wrist" may describe this gem a bit better.

The lightweight, new and improved Regatta Master Watch II from Gill is designed specifically for competitive sailors. Water resistant to 50 meters, features include a stopwatch, countdown
timer, compass, calendar and alarm, all displayed on a large digital screen. Serious racers will enjoy the countdown feature that gives a sound signal every minute, and in the last minute prior to the race start, the seconds count down in a large full screen display for ease of viewing. The synchronization feature allows sailors to readjust their timings to the closest minute at any time in the sequence. The large buttons on the sides of the watch help avoid any accidental ʻmiss-pressʼ in the vital pre-start.

With a power saving sleep-mode, battery life is lengthened and when the time does come to change the battery, a simple coin will remove the back cover, and once re-sealed, the watch remains totally waterproof – quick and easy, without the necessity to send the watch away. There is an international dual-time facility so that two different world times may be displayed consecutively, whilst for night-use thereʼs a powerful electro luminescent backlight. The hard-wearing wrist strap completes the stylish design.

Priced just a little higher than its older brother @ $175, the Gill Regatta Master Watch II is set to debut November 20th, just in time for the Holiday gift season. Sound Boatworks is currently accepting pre-orders on our website as well as over the phone, make sure to secure a place in line as with the expected popularity of this hot little guy, it may be out of stock by Christmas.

Breaking News: SLAM Dinghy Collection Just Arrived !!!

It has arrived....the brand new SLAM Dinghy collection, stunning, well designed and moderately priced only begin to describe SLAM's new range designed in part by world re-known skiff sailor and 49er designer, Julian Bethwaite. SLAM's Dinghy Collection is made up of core pieces designed to keep you warm, dry and comfortable, with a bit of Italian flair and Aussie speed, from rash guards to hikers this collection will cover your wet wear needs. We were able to get a sneak peek before the start of the Annapolis boat show last week, as we dug into the duffel bag securing samples of the new line, piece by piece we pulled out, our eyes got a little bigger and our smiles widened.

SLAM's Dinghy Collection covers the basics of what you need for wet sailing, starting the line off with a Rash Guard for flexibility and UV protection moving up to the long sleeve Titanium top offering a thermal barrier from the elements. For bottoms, SLAM offers shorts, pants, long johns and hikers, the latter being the most amazing and technologically advanced I've ever seen, sticking to the same principle, the bottoms are designed for comfort and flexibility and range from UV protection from the sun to thermal barriers for cold weather sailing.

Generally we get the opportunity to try on and test out new gear before offering it to our customers, however our ability to do so in this case was rather limited to wearing it around the office, definitely not a proper field test, but did just fine in this case. Rather than ranting on and on about how wonderful this new gear is, we figured a spotlight on just a few would be sufficient for this blog, afterward please spend as much time on the website drooling on your computer screen as you browse through your "New Gear", and don't forget to click on the ever so important "Add to Cart" button or Santa won't know where to deliver your gear to.

The SLAM L/S Titanium Top @ 89.95 offered in XS-XXXL, this super stretch neoprene shirt protects you from the bitter chill and keeps you warmer. Constructed from Tri-density 0.5mm (1.5mm on chest) neoprene with a Titanium inner coating to reflect body heat, flatlock stitching & 4-way stretch material.

SLAM Skiff Pants @ $119.60 offered in XS-XXXL, cut for a professional athletes body and are built for competition. When you're racing, you need flexibility foremost and just enough neoprene on you to keep warm for the duration of the race. Constructed from Apex-Flex high end flex (double-lined) neoprene. Apex Flex has a 250% stretch factor and is lined on both the inside and outside with a silky smooth jersey. Flatlock stitching, a strong durable self-locking stitch that comfortable against the skin. The FL seam is water permeable implying the technique is generally used in warm water suits.


SLAM Skiff Long Johns @ $149.50 offered in XS-XXXL, using the same Apex Flex neoprene technology as the rest of the line the SLAM Long Johns are a great lower and upper body thermal barrier piece, offering excellent deflection of colder elements while sailing. Lined with a micro fleece material for ease of putting on and off as well as comfort when they are against the skin. Similar to the skiff pants , the Long Johns offer PU imprinted knee reinforcement and padding for the needs of the dinghy sailor.

Check out the new SLAM Dingy Collection online at www.shopsoundboatworks.com, Gear UP with this great new line and prepare yourself for a cold winter, or for you lucky Southern sailors, a mild day of sailing. Whether you're out sailing 420s Scholastically, Frostbiting your Laser on the lake, or competing in medal races on a 49er, this new line is sure to suit your needs, long out live your expectations and be a part of your sailing wardrobe for many years.