1st Floatable And Polarized Over-Glasses For Sailors

If you have ever dropped your expensive sunglasses over the side and watched them sink out of sight you will appreciate Gill floating sunglasses!
These sunglasses are equipped with light weight, unbreakable Polaroid Polarizing lens. The support layers of this material is CAB (Cellulose Acetate Butyrate). CAB is a seven layer laminate with a high quality scratch resistant hardcoating. The whole lens is press polished and optically correct.




Gill is introducing Shield sunglasses – the first floatable and polarized over-glasses to be marketed to those sailors who wear prescription glasses. Designed to be worn over prescription frames, Gill Shield sunglasses provide 100% protection against harmful UVA and UVB light.

Shields are fitted with Polarized lenses that give glare-free vision when out on the water. The lenses are scratch resistant, have an oleo-phobic surface to prevent fingerprints and smudges adhering to the lens and a Flash-ReflectTM treatment that reflects bright light away and helps to hide your prescription eyewear.

The frames are made from lightweight Grilamid TR90 and include cushioned pads in areas where the glasses could come into contact with the spectacles. Additional buoyancy, inserted in the frame arms, allows the glasses to float should you drop them overboard. Read more...

Scent Of A Sailor - Lets Get You Smelling Like A Billion Bucks!

This Summer stay fragrant with the following list of perfumes inspired by the cool marine! Strong but cool, calm and alluring, splash on the charm of a sailor...
Inspired by the collection spring/summer 2008, Tommy Hilfiger designers announced two fragrances in line with the mentioned collection. The fragrances are Tommy Summer Cologne 2008 and Tommy Girl Summer Fragrance 2008, and they are both available since March 2008. The design elements on the bottles and the outer boxes are red and white, and marine blue and white stripes, the classical summer maritime motif.

Jean Paul Gaultier 'Le Male' comes in a silver tin with the 'Jean Paul Gaultier' label embossed on the front. You can pull the bottom of the tin off, and the bottle of aftershave sits in a stand on the base, which is attached to the base of the tin. The bottle itself is typical of Jean Paul Gaultier aftershave and comes in their famous body shaped bottle.

This particular bottle is in the theme of a sailor. The bottle is an off navy blue with white stripes across the top of the torso. On the shoulders of the bottle, the word 'Gaultier' is embossed on the glass.

Giorgio Armani Acqua Di Gio Pour Homme : This aquatic, aromatic fragrance opens with a splash of fresh, calabrian bergamot, neroli and green tangerine. Light, aquatic nuances mix with Jasmine petal, crisp rock rose, rosemary, fruity persimmon and warm Indonesian patchouli to create a masculine scent that is both fresh and sensual.
Mood: Natural and authentic. Woody marine freshness.

Surf and lifestyle Australian brand Quicksilver is launching their first fragrance, a masculine cologne, this summer called Quicksilver. As a "transgenerational" fragrance Quicksilver aims to reach a broad audience while reportedly leaning towards the 15-35 years old demographic.The composition is said to contain organic, fair-trade sandalwood oil harvested from an Aboriginal community in Australia and is described as a woody-aromatic-marine scent. Quicksilver will be on retail shelves from July 2008 in France, then worldwide from August.

Aqva Pour Homme by Bvlgari: Vibrant, pure, and masculine, this crisp blend of mandarin and petit grain, spiced with sexy mineral amber, evokes a brisk, aromatic freshness, with an elegant Mediterranean touch.

What is your favourite fragrance? Is it 'very sailor'? Do share it with us!

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Why Do Sailors Wear Stripes?

With the yachting trend setting in, this summer get inspired by nautical fashion! For is there anything more summery than sailing? This season fashion hits the high seas with nautical inspired looks perfect for work, play and everything in between. Sailor - summer fashion is all about having fun with bolder prints, bigger themes and brighter colours. PARX latest collection sports the sailor look for this season. So get set… to catch up with life!


Nowhere is this more apparent than in the new trend for sailor chic. A strong following amongst the punk and fruits movements, sailor inspired garments are popping up everywhere from chain stores to vintage shops. Look for items with neck ties, large buttons and sweet stripes that can be paired back with wardrobe staples for a stylish look. We love the pictured sailor top with a pair of relaxed jeans and a tailored jacket.

With details like box pleating, buttons and embroidery, these items scream nautical, using navy influences and tailoring to create well cut and beautiful garments. Prints also capture the nautical theme well and these can be toned down with plain accessories in crisp clean colour.

The cute navy and white circle print dress is perfect on its own or worn belted to create a cinched in waist. Pair back with a pair of flats and a knitted shrug for a boho look with a nautical edge.

For a more summery feel, pin tuck tailoring, high waists and belts can be seen in a range of skirts and shorts which would look hot with bright summer separates. And don’t you love the pictured pleat denim shorts! This basic tailored shorts would look good with funky wedges and an oversized bag.

But nowhere is the fashion trend more prevalent than in oversized buttons, featuring on everything from jackets to t- shirts to even shoes and sunglasses. These super cute button details hark back to the sailor uniforms of the 1940s and have a quirky vintage feel about them. Last but not the least, make sure to grab those cool shades in red, white or yellow frames- very sailor, very summer!

So now you know what to opt for when u sport your sailor look.

Why do sailors wear stripes? Well, frankly, we are clueless!
If you so happen to know why please do let us know!

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Yacht Etiquette: Mind Your Manners !

Some may underestimate the importance of proper yachting etiquette, but following simple rules can be a matter of safety as well as respect. When chartering a yacht, you may feel luxuriously spoiled, as the crew's number one goal is to please you. Even though they are there to "serve" you, remember, they are not your "servants." …




1. Ask permission to come aboard
Stepping on board a yacht is much like entering someone's home. You would never enter without first ringing the bell or knocking and waiting for someone to invite you in. The same courtesy applies when boarding your chartered yacht. It is considered proper etiquette to ask the captain for permission to board.


2. Remove shoes when boarding
The yacht you have chartered is owned and maintained by someone who probably takes great pride in their investment. The deck surface is generally highly polished with varnish, and can be easily marred and damaged by the bottom of your Manolo heels or Testoni shoes. When you return to the boat from a sightseeing excursion or a trip to the beach, it is important to be aware that your feet or shoes do not have oil, grease, tar, or sand that can be tracked back onto the yacht. Canvas shoes or deck shoes are a great option.


3. Bring soft luggage
Unlike The Plaza or The Ritz-Carlton, most yachts do not have lavish, full-size closets to store your clothes. As a result, it would not be realistic to bring three large steamer trunks. As a courtesy to the other guests, the crew, and the lack of space, pack lightly in soft luggage that can be easily stowed aboard the yacht.

4. Don't overindulge during Happy Hour
One of the perks of a charter vacation is that you may enjoy "Happy Hour" aboard the vessel or on the shores of an exotic island with the locals. You may meet someone from another chartered vessel or from the village where you have anchored whom you wish to invite on board. Whether it is for one cocktail or to show off the yacht you've chartered, etiquette and protocol dictate that you first ask the captain's permission.

5. Keep the noise level down
There is nothing as soothing as the sound of waves gently hitting the side of a boat as you relax on deck or drift off to sleep. To have that calm rudely interrupted by the sounds of loud voices and blasting music can cause anyone to lose their cool. As sound can clearly travel from one end of the yacht to the other, there is a chance that your comments may reach the ears of others... this is a fatal faux pas that could cause tension for the rest of the voyage.

6. Don't enter the galley unless specifically invited
It is exciting to inspect the yacht on which you are sailing. Don't barge in and expect to be greeted with open arms, especially when meals are being prepared. Just as we would not like to be disturbed when preparing a meal for an elaborate dinner party, the same holds true of those in the galley. Ask for permission and find out when would be a good time for you to take a tour.

7. Don't waste fresh water
There is nothing like a cold, refreshing glass of ice water when you've been in the sun all day. On a yacht, there are a certain number of gallons of fresh water aboard. Running out of fresh water can be quite serious, not to mention potentially fatal. It is important that each guest aboard respect the regulations regarding the use of fresh water. Many charters have rules about washing your hair with fresh water and permission is sometimes granted only from your captain. Of course, there is no limit to the amount of salt water that may be used.

8. Follow the head instructions
Believe it or not, there is an etiquette regarding the marine toilet...also known as "the head." Clogging the head will not only cause you much embarrassment, but will inconvenience the crew and fellow guests as well. If you are unfamiliar with how to operate the head, take a minute and ask a crew member. If you do indeed clog the head, it may be necessary for a crew member to disassemble and unclog it. It has been said that you may put anything into a marine toilet as long as it has been ingested first; except for a miniscule amount of toilet paper.

9. Obey the captain
The captain of your chartered yacht is responsible for the well-being and safety of each person aboard. Just like a scout leader or teacher, the captain has final say over almost everything on the boat. There is nothing you can do about it, but respect the rules.

10. Tip the crew
It is considered proper etiquette to tip your crew from 10?15% of the charter fee based upon services rendered. It is customary for the charter party to leave the gratuity with the captain, with suggestions on how it should be distributed. Remember, during your stay aboard the yacht, the crew has been your navigation team, wait staff, bartender, gourmet chef, and housekeeper. Not to mention, dinghy driver, tour guide, diving instructor, backgammon opponent, etc. Take all of the above into account when determining your tip.

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