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Love them both! the colors are great and the designs are perfect. I love cotton sweaters!

Love the tennis sweater! Second fave activity would be apres tennis socializing

Absolutely LOVE these sweaters!

Love these sweaters! True, classy Americana fashion.

I love the sweater!!! I also love your sunglasses! Where are they from? 🙂

They are Gucci. I purchased them from Nordstrom Rack a couple of years ago.

Best design yet! These will be a classic. I love the both designs!

Obsessed with the sweaters! I love the Newport Tennis sweater! I would love anything with embroidered florals too!

Such a classy design with beautiful embroidery!!

Love the American Yacht Club design! Floral and flags would also look amazing!

What activity would I like to see? Would love to see sailing on the sweaters. That seems like a no brainer!

Absolutely love these sweaters. It’s so difficult to find something tennis themed and still feminine. Next batch should have a croquet option!

I love the details in each monogram design! ♥️

I would love to add this sweater to my collection!!!

Love the newport and monogram sweaters. You should totally do a figure skating one for winter!!

I love the sailing on my sweater I want to win. I love your blog and your dress in Tuscany. The Burnt orange was beautiful next to the Tuscan sun. Joyously, Betty

I absolutely love this design! The sweaters look so comfortable as well!!

What gorgeous sweaters! They are just so wonderful, classy, and will never go out of style. Honestly, Kiel James Patrick has made all of my clothing dreams come true, if that makes sense! There were so many designs and preppy styles that I always wished I could see on clothing, and I was frustrated about never finding them. As soon as I found KJP, I knew this would become my new favorite brand because my ideas had come to life! KJP pieces are investments and I so appreciate that. Made in America and quality that could not be better, this brand is everything. You two are such inspirations! Thank you for all that you do!

Also, I feel that the next activity design should be a feminine golf design! 🙂

These sweaters are so cute! Love the monogram. X http://www.thoughtsinstyle.com/

They look great, I’m so impressed with all your new designs the latest years! You guys Inspire so much! I hope I win the sweater as your collection is perfect for me that lives on a ⛵ (sailboat)!

I absolutly love it and would love to win one ❤️

Love the navy yacht club sweater. The detail in the monogram is wonderful!

I’d love to get a skiing version! These are amazing

I love these new sweaters – they are so classic and cute! My favorite design is the cream tennis. Skis would be fun for winter!

My favorite is hands down tennis. I love to play tennis. I absolutely love both colors!

Those sweaters are so cute! I love that you can customize them 🙂

These sweaters are so cute! I want one

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The natural Newport Tennis Club sweater is my absolute favorite! My mom and I play tennis together every weekend, so of course I love the racquets.

I am loving both the navy and the cream. I wish there was a “reading” activity option. I’m a total bookworm.

That blue sweater 😍

In love with this sweater 😍

Love the tennis sweater!!! Will be so cute to wear in the winter for matches.

I need this!!!

Love these!!! Need one!

Love these! Maybe a bicycle version?

I love the tennis one! And I would love to see a golf design! Perfect for fall golf.

Love the American Yacht Club sweater! I think that a skiing sweater would be awesome!

Love the tan tennis sweater! So classy! And it can easily be paired with Jean’s, shorts or a tennis skirt! A must have for my closet!

Love this sweater!

I’m in CA, so too hot to wear a summer sweater here! So of the current designs, I’d wear the sailing one, in either colour, but probably navy. Would love to see a snow sports/apres-ski one!

Love the American Yacht Club sweater!!!

Love the American Yacht Club design with the sailing details! These are such classy additions to any wardrobe.

Love this blog! Been visiting for a few years!

I live on the West Coast and belong to Sand Point CC. Love the sweater and it is just sooo cute!! I could also see my daughter wear this to her sorority functions at WSU and I would definitely wear the sweater to both our country club (looks great for a crisp fall day of golfing) or to PTA meetings for the younger sibs. Of course, I would wear my strand of Mikimoto pearls that I picked at up the Ginza!!

I’m in love with these! Totally getting some for my husband and I to wear!

I adore these sweaters and love that they are made here in America! They are so classy! I cannot wait to get my hands on one!

How could anyone even pick a favorite?! They’re all so cute! A golf theme would be amazing!

LOVE these sweaters! Love the sailing theme!

Both are great! Especially love the tan sweater.

Love this sweater!! Reminds me of the sweaters my country club has in its pro shop!!! Would love to see a sweater with other sports represented as an option like swimming or golf!!

Ah I love them so much! I think I need one in each color! Love the classic design and the monograms! Well done yet again! ♥

Love the sweaters! I especially like the yacht club in navy. Perfect for upcoming fall! You guys at KJP always hit it out of the park with your designs❤

I love the tennis sweater in cream. I would love to see a rowing specific sweater someday.

I love the cream tennis sweater. I would like to see a rowing specific sweater also.

My favorite design is the tennis in cream, though I love both sweaters!! I would adore this design for golf! I play at school and would love to wear it around campus.

These sweaters are perfect, timeless, and classy! I would totally rock this sweater this fall!

These sweaters are so cute! Very classy. The two colours are great, and I love how the embroidery has the perfect balance of being simple and having a design that has detail!

Like some of comments above said, maybe there could be bicycles or some type of floral design!

The Navy yacht club sweater is my favorite! This is pumpkin-picking fashion!

I love the sweaters. I’m in NC, I would love a Christmas Tree type design. Or in grey with cancer support ribbon since I wear grey scrubs and work with cancer patients

This sweater is absolutely adorable, and I NEED IT!!!!

I’m loving these sweaters! The monogram is a must!☺️💗

The cream colored tennis sweater is my favorite because I play tennis and it’s my favorite sport!

A golf sweater, hunting sweater, and fencing sweater would all be so cute!

Absolutely, qunitessential New England, love it as I’m a New Englandite!

Love the sweater! The pink and green are so cute – ready for fall!

My best friend plays tennis and I sail, totally need these sweaters!

Such a cute and classic style! I feel like no matter where you live, you could easily find an excuse to sport one of these! <3

I love all about preppy looks and this sweaters are just perfect, it’s my dream to have one In love with your and your husband’s style

The tennis club sweater is quintessential Newport! I need it in my late summer/fall wardrobe.

Golf, anyone?

the natural newport tennis club sweater takes the cake! tennis has been my favorite since i was little :’)

The natural Newport Tennis Club sweater is so dreamy! Tennis has been my favorite for 20 years!

I love these new sweaters! My favorite is the nautical one in navy!!!

A bicycling sweater would be cute. And golf!

LOVE the tennis one! So gorgeous and fun to throw over a tennis dress before or after a game when it starts to get a little chilly out.

Always love your classy style and would love to bring the coastal sweater home to the south!

Tennis always starts with love, and I love these sweaters! So cute.

I have played tennis my whole life so the racket design is definitely my favorite! I would love to see one with fencing sabres though! 🤺

I love these sweaters!! They’re so cute!! You can never have too many clothing items from KJP!! I have two rings, a pearl necklace, a dress, a sweater, and 2 phone cases!!

I absolutely love the American Yacht Club design in natural! It’s so cute! I think its the perfect transitioning piece from summer to fall. The pictures in this post are amazing, the scenery is so beautiful! I think any snow sports like skiing would make the perfect sweater for winter as well!

Missing Rhody! Love these sweaters!

Ahh I want one!!

Love love love the American yacht club style!!! ♥️🌴⛵️🛶

I’ve played tennis for years, so I love the Newport Tennis Club sweater! The cream is so pretty. I think a sweater with a floral embroidery would be pretty or maybe a Golden Retriever!

These are gorgeous! Love them & so glad you guys are doing more clothing, I’m obsessed with the preppy New England style.

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Love the cream tennis sweater! I would absolutely die for an equestrian themed one, or a floral crest!!

These are so beautiful, I love them. So glad you’re carrying more clothes now, I’m obsessed with the preppy New England style.

I cannot wait to order one omg

Love these! Love the yacht design! Would love to see some golf designs!

So cute! I cannot wait for the weather to cool down a bit so I can wear more sweaters!

These sweaters are not a want, but surely a need! Definitely would pair nicely with the toasty-toe sweaters for this upcoming Fall. 😌😍

🔥these are on fire, i love to ⛵️

Love the new sweater line❣️❣️❣️

I would love some nice sailboats or some flowers like hydrangeas on a cream sweater or sunflowers on the navy blue. I love how these can be worn throughout the year!

I love the rope detail on the american yacht club sweater, you guys should add golf clubs next!

Absolutely adore these sweaters! I would love to see a ski themed one in the future, and hoping someday we get to see kids sizes, as these would be just lovely on our little boy.

Love the navy flag sweater — skiing – like crossed skis —might be an option for winter

Love these!

I cannot wait to own one of these sweaters! I would love the option to have just the monogram and a floral design, or anchor and ropes, in the future.

Such great sweaters- the navy may be my favorite, particularly for these late summer nights!

Love the sweaters. The monogram detail is beautiful and classic! I’m a tennis fan, but would also love a horse theme, like polo.

I’d love to add this sweater to my collection of timeless classics by KJP ⚓

Love the tennis racquets!

These look so warm!

The American Yacht Club is gorgeous!!

Love these! The only thing that could make them better is adding seashell and golf embroidery!

Cute sweaters!

I love these! And the monogram is so classic!!

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I absolutely LOVE all of your designs and have been following for quite some time. I personally think that some sort of boxwood, holly, or topiary design would be adorable on a sweater (especially for the winter months), but I adore sailing themes as well. I’m looking forward to seeing what you have in mind!

I love reading so that’s the activity I’d pick! But for actual sports, definitely skiing!

The tennis racquet design is fantastic, something that I haven’t seen before. Love it with the cream in particular!

So obsessed with these sweaters! Just moved away from the CT coast so these Newport photos are making me so homesick!

so in love with this collection!!!!

I would love to see Croquet!

Love the new collection!!

I am in love the newport tennis club design! An activity I would love to see on a sweater would be skis

You look gorgeous!

Wonderful sweater! I love them! It is so pity that preppy style is not so popular here in Poland! I would gladly wear one of them and be a proud preppy outfit ambassador! By the way, the ivory colour one is my favourite.

I’m a sailor so I’d definitely pick the Yacht Club design, I think it looks amazing in navy blue. Well done with the sweaters!

Love these sweaters! The navy coastal one is my favorite!

Having a hard time deciding which I like more, but I’m terrible at tennis so the coast sweater edges out slightly for me. I think skiing, rowing, or golf could all be used in a sweater design like this and look really sharp.

Both are fantastic designs! I have been looking for this sort of sweater for a few years now. I would love to see a Ski design for winter.

Love both the sweaters!

I love these sweaters! They look so cozy and perfect for fall’s cooler temps..can’t wait for that here in muggy and unbearable DC!

Love the customizable options.

Hi Sarah which size are you wearing and which size is your friend wearing? I am a 34c and don’t know if the small is too small for my chest.

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Best Sailing Sweaters: 7 tops for Men and Women

Steve Walburn
February 19, 2024

When a cool wind blows, any day of the year can quickly become sweater season. Here’s how to stay warm and comfortable on deck with 6 of the best sweaters for sailing.

Best sailing sweaters: 6 styles for every condition

A sweater is not meant to offer complete protection against the elements. For the most part, its purpose is to simply knock the chill off and keep you looking good.

As such, sweaters are one of those garments where style is as important as substance, including the construction material.

While we wouldn’t recommend all cotton as a serious survival layer, it’s a standard material in sweaters marketed to sailors. Cotton is unbeatable for comfort and breathability, but its breezy nature makes it a liability in serious weather.

For inclement conditions, merino wools and synthetics are better choices, even if some pieces do blur the line between a proper sweater and a pullover. No matter what you call the final garment, all three fabrics will serve the sailor well in appropriate conditions.

4 best sailing sweaters for women

Long Wharf Women’s Sconset SeaWell™ Sweater

The softness of the Long Wharf Women’s Sconset SeaWell™ Sweater was immediately obvious as soon as I put it over my head while I got ready for a February morning sail along the coast.

Made from 60% cotton and 40% recycled oyster shells and water bottles, the yarn is designed to be comfortable and breathable. Unlike 100% cotton jumpers, the Sconset SeaWell™ kept me warm in the relatively light winds and sunny skies, helped by the neck, cuffs and bottom of the jumper being thickly ribbed; these features also meant it didn’t ride up anywhere. I didn’t overheat either while wearing my sailing jacket and lifejacket, which can be an issue with 100% wool jumpers. The times I did get a little wet, the jumper dried out quickly.

I liked the traditional sailor stripe pattern (who doesn’t!) and vintage style, which is based on the type of fisherman’s sweaters I used to borrow in my teens from my Dad’s wardrobe! It is both useful on the water and ashore, a plus if sailing for days, and space is a premium onboard.

The only negative I can find is the garment care. Although it can be washed on a cold machine cycle, hand washing is recommended and the jumper needs to dry flat, which is a bit of a pain.

Despite this, the Sconset SeaWell™ sweater has found a place as a mid-layer amongst my sailing gear. It is recommended you size up as the jumper will shrink slightly after washing. I am a size 12 and I went for a size large which fitted perfectly, even after putting it through the machine on a cold wash.

Super soft on the skin
Comfortable to wear and warm
Made from recycled materials
Garment care recommends hand washing (although it can be run cold machined washed).
Needs to dry flat

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Helly Hansen Women’s Summer Sweater

For an all-purpose sweater in light weather, cotton fits the bill just fine. The Helly Hansen Summer Sweater is not a garment for offshore passage making, but rather for messing about on day sails and weekends in temperate climates.

The 100% organic cotton knit weighs only 290 grams (.64 lbs). It is perfect for late summer or early fall days when a changing wind blows.

The sweater is tailored for a trim fit and features ribbed sleeves and waistline to achieve a sleek look. Subtle accent stripes at the hem add style. The crew neck is ribbed but cut low enough to not feel restrictive.

This versatile and lightweight top is available in six colors, depending on the vendor.

RRP £62/$75

Lightweight garment for three-season sailing.
Stylish, minimalist design.
Comfortable and breathable 100% organic cotton.
Cotton does not retain heat when wet.
As much a city garment as a sailing sweater.

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Tribord Women’s Sailing Warm Pullover

For women sailors on a budget, it would be hard to beat a $20 sweater from Tribord, the sailing brand of international sporting goods giant Decathlon.

This is as much of a pullover as a traditional sweater, but we include it here based on value, and because the line between the two garment types is a little blurry.

In any case, this dyed polyester fleece knit will keep you warm on transition days. In colder weather, worn under a windproof shell, the garment serves as a hearty insulation piece.

As a top layer, the water-repellent coating sheds moisture. Although this top comes in only one color (navy blue), it is available in six sizes from XS to 2XL.

RRP £17/$20

Comfortable fleece knit fabric with reinforced shoulder yoke.
The high neck covers face on cold days.
Side-button collar will not chafe the chin and mouth.
Minimal wind protection.
Elastic cuffs might feel binding to some.
It only comes in one color.

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Kühl Women’s Ascendyr quarter-zip fleece

For better technical performance, consider looking outside the endemic sailing market. Utah-based Kühl makes inspired outdoor apparel primarily for trail hikers and snow skiers, but their products are equally at home on the water.

Known for an athletic cut and fine fabrics, just about any Kühl apparel is bound to become a go-to garment. The women’s quarter-zip pullover is no different.

This technical sweater is cut from super soft fleece with what are known as “princess lines,” which is a form of tailoring that eliminates horizontal stitching to achieve a long and athletic profile.

The zip-neck is great for ventilation or covering up in a cool breeze. There are even two zippered hand pockets for storing the bits and bobs of boat life.

The cuffs and hem are trimmed with a soft binding rather than elastic or ribbing. The Ascendyr is also available as a hoody or a long jacket, but the quarter-zip sweater is best for sailing.

RRP £92/$109

A super sleek profile with an athletic cut.
Zippered neck for ventilation.
Roomy kangaroo pockets on either side.
Kühl is known for fine, environmentally conscious outdoor fabrics.
Open cuffs allow water to run down the sleeves.
Not a sailing-first garment (but who cares, right?).
Kühl is an expensive brand.

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Helly hansen men’s arctic merino sweater.

Merino wool is perhaps the most versatile and environment-friendly fabric there is. This fine wool feels great even next you your skin. It holds heat when wet, does not trap odor, and is all-natural.

It is a perfect sweater material, especially in a classic vee-neck like the Helly Hansen Arctic Merino top.

Wear it over a tee-shirt for wind protection, or over a base layer on cold days. As a mid-layer under a shell, it will keep you warm without adding bulk.

The dapper cut and color make it equally suitable for social or business-casual occasions. It is machine washable, but like any wool is better treated by hand washing with mild detergent.

The 12-gauge knit is tight enough to offer some wind protection, but with that medium density comes a bit of weight (approximately .7 pounds) compared to lighter knits.

Regardless, this timeless design made from quality fabric will take you anywhere you want to go on land or sea. RRP £76/$90

You can’t go wrong with merino wool.
The garment’s regular fit is suitable for most body types.
Wide thermal range when worn as either a mid- or outer layer.
An expensive top.
No technical touches, such as zippers or flat pockets. A straightforward sweater.

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Vineyard Vines Saltwater Quarter-Zip Pullover

Vineyard Vines hit the U.S. apparel market a couple of decades ago as a purveyor of quirky neckties featuring pink whales. The founders, two brothers, sold them on Martha’s Vineyard out of a backpack stashed in their Jeep.

Today, the company offers a full line of apparel with the same bit of whimsy and nautical flourish as the original ties. In that lineup, the Saltwater Quarter-Zip Pullover is a solid choice when the day calls for prepster style with a bit of performance.

The cotton polyester blend makes for a comfortable and durable knit top that wicks moisture and is wrinkle-resistant. A quarter-zip neck adds protection from the elements and some versatility, but ultimately this is a casual top for fair-weather days on the water.

The Saltwater Quarter-Zip is available in a palette of marine colors, from “blue depth” to “sailor’s red.”

RRP £84/$100

A great weight for three-season sailing.
Regular fit with jersey cuffs and a loose, double-stitched hem.
Wide variety of colors.
Moisture-wicking and wrinkle-resistant.
More preppy than salty (that whale is a little precious).
High priced for a non-technical garment.

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Helly Hansen Hydropower Half-Zip Pullover Sweater

The best sailing sweaters are fast-drying, lightweight, and offer at least some thermal retention. The Helly Hansen half-zip pullover sweater checks all those boxes.

The 100% polyester jersey fabric sheds water quickly and weighs in at only 165 grams (about 1/4 pound). That makes it suitable as either a base or outer layer.

Keep in mind that this is a fitted technical garment not meant for heavyweights. It’s an athletic cut for trim body types.

The YKK zipper means it will stand up to any abuse you can dish out. It’s machine washable but best laundered in cold water. Be sure to close the zippers all the way and turn the garment inside to reduce fabric pilling.

The half-zip sweater is available in more than a dozen colors, depending on the vendor.

RRP £45/$54

A versatile top that can be worn as a pullover, base, or mid-layer.
Fast-drying and comfortable polyester jersey.
Moderate price for a top-end brand.
Tight fitting athletic cut is not right for everyone.
Polyester attracts lint and static.

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The best sailing sweaters for every occasion

If you are looking for something casual to sail in that you wouldn’t flinch wearing to the office or a social gathering, 100% cotton is a good option. Especially in warmer months.

The downside, of course, is that cotton absorbs water and will not retain heat when wet. That’s because cotton fibers lose their loft once saturated. Loft, or separation between fibers, is vital to creating the dead airspace that traps heat.

Wool, on the other hand, retains its loft (and heat) even when wet. Synthetics mimic this property with the added benefit of next-to-skin comfort that many types of wool lack.

Merino wool is a notable exception. Its super-fine fibers not only retain heat but also feel good next to your skin. Merino has an agreeable “hand,” as the touch and feel of fabric are known in the apparel industry.

Beyond the textiles jargon, there is even more variety in the cut of a good sweater. Crew neck, vee-neck, turtleneck, cowl neck, zip-front, boat neck, princess lines, and on and on.

When in doubt, keep things simple. A crew neck is the standard sweater look, with the neckline migrating higher as weather conditions worsen.

A ribbed waist or cuff reduces wind and water incursion, but some may find these elasticized touches constricting.

If wind and water are a serious threat, pull a shell over that sweater and get back to the helm! Here are six of the best men’s and women’s sweaters to keep you sailing when the weather turns sour.

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