Boat Warmers

Heated Blankets, Coats and Thermal Layers

Sitting in a wet vest with the wind across the water pulls heat out of you fast, and being cold between sets cuts a day short. Staying warm on the boat is about layering for the wind and the wet, plus something to take the chill off while you wait your turn. A heated boat blanket is the quickest fix — it taps into your boat’s heater hose and circulates that warm air through the blanket to keep you cosy on the spot, and a heated towel bag does the same to keep a dry towel warm for the next person out of the water. Both rely on the boat having a heater fitted. For moving around the boat, a spray or tour coat is a windproof outer layer that blocks the wind chill that does most of the damage; many are cut long to keep your legs covered. Under that, a thermal fleece top or pant adds an insulating layer against the skin, and a change poncho or hooded towel lets you get out of a wet vest and into something dry. Choose by how cold it gets where you ride and how long you sit between sets. Early-morning glass and winter sessions call for a windproof coat and a thermal layer; milder days might only need a blanket and a change towel. Layer rather than relying on one heavy item, so you can adjust through the day. Rinse spray coats and thermal gear in fresh water after salt use and dry them out of direct sun. The heated blankets and towel bags connect to your boat’s heater hose — there’s nothing to charge — so just keep the nylon clean and dry and stored out of the sun. Waterskiers World stocks Surfinity, Jetpilot, Follow and Radar. Browse the full range online or visit the Brisbane store.