There are few experiences as unpleasant as being bitterly cold and dripping wet on board a boat. The 1KNOW that you may be several hours away from warm, dry clothing is enough to slow down even the 2TOUGH sailor. However, recent 3SCIENCE developments in the types of material used to make waterproof clothes have, hopefully, put an end to the 4SUFFER of the sailor. New suits, trousers and jackets have been designed which allow people to stay warm and dry at sea and can be worn 5COMFORT for days on end. The new clothing is by no means cheap, but that will not stop it from selling well, and not just in the sailing market. 6LIKE previous types of waterproof clothing, which tended to leave the wearer hot, sweaty and sticky even after a 7RELATIVE short burst of 8ENERGY activity, these new clothes are manufactured with an additional inner layer. This is made of a special material which allows the clothes to ‘breathe’ – in other words, body heat can escape so that the body stays dry, but still maintains its warmth in all weathers.