Preparation - Pacific Crossing Notes: A Sailor's Guide to the Coconut Milk Run - page 33

Clothing
In our three-year trip, the coldest temperatures we experienced came when we left the US
East Coast for the Caribbean in November, and in leaving New Zealand for Fiji at the end
of May. I was happy to have a few layers of warm clothes, though I kept the selection small
since they would only be used for a week or so at most. In terms of foul weather gear, look
for a jacket with a fleece liner at the collar and forehead; otherwise, you'll soon feel chafe.
Given the warm temperatures, I didn't invest in quality pants. Instead, I used inexpensive
fisherman's overalls over polypropylene long underwear the few times I needed protection
against cold and damp (perhaps ten times over three years).
Most of time, we wore light summertime clothing: T-shirts, bikini tops and lightweight,
quick-dry running shorts (these are comfortable, have a built-in liner that eliminates the
need for another layer, and dry quickly). Finally, a wide-brimmed sun hat is a must for any
sailor. Look for a hat that cinches under the chin and can also be tightened around the
crown of the head to help it stay put in a blow.