A Cap for Yachting

[ArmyDaveNY]

Originally Posted by PirateGuy

I think a hat that says “Lion Tamer” in bold letters across the front should do. But you have to develop the ability to walk silly while wearing it.

Perhaps you could start off a little bit more slowly, say, with a hat that says financial planner, rather than jumping right into lion taming!

[ArmyDaveNY]

Originally Posted by Manateeman

Where has all the kindness gone. It was indeed once called yachting and de rigeur were dress codes.

It is nice however, to see someone making an effort to dress for yachting.

Well said, and there are still clubs and individuals who bring a little class to what was once a more exclusive hobby. There are several yacht clubs here in the NYC area that still have occasional events that require a more respectful attire. I know of a few individuals who, upon entering a port while cruising or returning to their home port, put on their blue blazer and a similar yachting cap.

I think the cap looks good and I myself would get one. It certainly looks a lot better than some of the junk I have seen on the market. While I wouldn't wear it a lot, I would indeed have some wear it occasionally and have some fun with it.

[jim King]

Whatever you use (I prefer a full brim), it needs to have either a chin strap or a clip to a line on the back or you will loose it with the first 20 knot puff. Then you can start looking for your next hat

[rbc]

Originally Posted by PirateGuy

You still haven’t enlightened us as to the type of maritime conveyance you use to transport yourself (and possibly select others) from place to place.
After all, this is CruisersForum, not HaberdasheryToday.

I'm between boats. I've had small boats. An Islander 17 and Crestliner 15 in the past. If I had my druthers, I think the Nordic Tug 26 would be about perfect. I'm trying to figure out how to afford that. The hat's kind of a talisman for that project.

[LouAnn68]

Hi everyone,
Sometimes wearing the same thing makes the experience that much more special. My eldest brother (retired Air Force colonel) and I completed a 7 days trip last December. He is not much of a sailor and prefers a motor boat. Being a great bother he volunteered for the trip. On our third day I presented him with his Greek wool "Captain" cap. I hope you enjoy this photo as much as I do. (I could not figure out how to rotate clockwise - sorry).

[Celestialsailor]

I’m really thinking that the OP can s pulling our leg

[rbc]

Originally Posted by ArmyDaveNY

Well said, and there are still clubs and individuals who bring a little class to what was once a more exclusive hobby. There are several yacht clubs here in the NYC area that still have occasional events that require a more respectful attire. I know of a few individuals who, upon entering a port while cruising or returning to their home port, put on their blue blazer and a similar yachting cap.

I think the cap looks good and I myself would get one. It certainly looks a lot better than some of the junk I have seen on the market. While I wouldn't wear it a lot, I would indeed have some wear it occasionally and have some fun with it.

I think a lot of what used to be in Chapman's regarding dress was driven by the NYYC. I suppose other yacht clubs looked to the NYYC when they wrote up their guidelines for attire. In that sense the yacht clubs helped define some of the apparel traditions that are out there in boating.

[Cadence]

Originally Posted by thomm225

My "yachting" caps.

No assembly required.

[boatman61]

My preferred choice...

[Nicholson58]

We live aboard in the Caribbean. A Tilly or extra wide straw hat are ubiquitous. Must keep the sun off including ears and neck. Hats must have an adjustable draw string to avoid loosing it on the dinghy.

That said, these have great utility if trying for a first impression. Notice the hat you propose is similar to one of these modeled below

[Clivevon]

Originally Posted by Celestialsailor

I’m really thinking that the OP can s pulling our leg

+1. At least, I hope so. Its just too sad, otherwise.... But you can't have too many hats (or is it just me?). Over the years, in my continuing search for the perfect hat I have acquired several (OK, lots) of different types.

Most worn are all those baseball caps I have been given by various people - but it can't be the usual stiff upright front thingies - no class at all. Has to be the soft front ones, more tailored to the head, such as worn by Sir Francis Chichester on his first (well, first after Spray) solo circumnavigation over half a century ago. The thing about those hats is I have lots of them - although less than before - but I have got much better at keeping them on my head now & anyway, its useful to do a MOB drill when you least expect it.

Years ago a kind nephew bought me a baseball cap with "Captain" emblazoned across the front, but I haven't dared to wear that anywhere yet, least of all on the boat!

When its hot & really sunny - has been known to happen here - I wear a wide brim canvas hat bought in Honfleur, complete with chinstrap in place - I dont want to lose that one.

In spring & autumn a woolly hat worn over the baseball cap does the trick - with hood when necessary. But in winter I rely on my Russian style trapper hat, over the baseball cap, under the hood when needed, & complete with facemask when the rain is horizontal & hard. Its like being indoors, outdoors. Happy days!

I do have others just in case - balaclavas, waterproof seal hats with peaks, Canadian trapper hats, etc. But I reckon the perfect hat hasn't been invented yet - so a combination is best.

[Cadence]

Originally Posted by boatman61

My preferred choice...

Practical it just doesn't have the yacht club appeal.
Probably less skin cancer over the years.

[keyway]

Bravo. You are bolder than many. Now to find the right sunglasses to go with your jaunty chapeau

[bumpman]

Look up Cavender's straw hats. Lots of models. Fit correctly, it'll stand up to plenty of wind, keep your head cool and shaded. And the white hats will scare off those outlaws. (I've no commercial interest, but just looking out for the cancer protection for the community

[boatman61]

Originally Posted by Cadence

Practical it just doesn't have the yacht club appeal.
Probably less skin cancer over the years.

Maybe because Yacht Clubs have never appealed.. this place is the closest I've gotten to a 'Club'.