News – Gill UK

Summer Diaries: Setting Sail with Saltmates

For most families, summer means a fortnight somewhere sunny. For the Saltmates, it means casting off the lines and pointing a 25-year-old catamaran towards the Greek islands – with Albania,...

Adventures

A Local's Guide to Summer Cruising in South Hams

Meet the Crew Boat: Moody DS41 (sailing yacht)Home Port: PlymouthCrew: My wife, our Son (if we can convince him), any friends that are keen and me (John, Gill CEO)Cruising Area:...

Adventures

A Local's Guide to Summer Cruising in the Solent

Meet the Crew Boat: Najad 331 (sailing yacht)Home Port: River HambleCrew: My husband, our French Bulldog Elsie and me (Sacha, Gill Marketing & Comms Director)Cruising Area: The Solent and Isle...

Interviews

Setting a Course for the Baltic with Sailing Yacht Florence

After conquering the Arctic Circle and the remote wilderness of Svalbard, Matt and Amy of Sailing Yacht Florence are swapping icebergs for island-hopping as they set their sights on the...

Sailing Base Layers - Types & Layering Advice

It doesn’t matter whether you’re cruising along the coast or racing your dinghy; effective layering is crucial for comfort. Your waterproof jacket (outer layer) might be the most visible part...

Waterproof Ratings Explained

Getting wet is a natural consequence of spending time on the water. You’ll never be able to avoid water completely (and we highly doubt that you want to), whether it’s...

News Technology

Beyond Tested

Inside the lab where Gill pushes sailing gear beyond industry standards We’re proud to unveil a new global brand campaign that brings to life the rigorous testing behind the equipment...

Interviews

From the Eye of the Storm to the Bay of Islands

For Gill ambassadors JP and Charlotte, arriving in New Zealand was a hard-earned milestone. After 16 months crossing the Pacific, the final leg on their Fast 500, Jacqeau from Fiji...

News Technology

A Marine-First Partnership: Nikwax® Protection

The updated OS1 Ocean System delivers reliable, sustainable waterproof protection for the harshest marine environments. We’re proud to announce a marine‑industry first partnership with Nikwax for the integration of Nikwax...

Interviews

420 Youth World Champions - Sabine Potter and Merle Neiuwland

Childhood hobbies turned into world‑class ambition for Sabine Potter and Merle Neiuwland. Friends since their Optimist days, the pair clicked instantly when they teamed up in the 420 - a partnership built...

Adventures Interviews

Preparing for the Transat Café L’Or: An interview with Conrad Colman

The iconic Transat Café L’Or (formerly the Transat Jacques Vabre) is renowned as one of the most demanding double-handed transatlantic races on the calendar, testing crews from Le Havre, France,...

Technology

Gill Appointed Official Technical Clothing Partner for ExpeditionZero

As a performance sailing brand trusted by offshore professionals and boating enthusiasts for 50 years, we are thrilled to have been named the Official Technical Clothing Partner for ExpeditionZero. ExpeditionZero...

Adventures Interviews

Charting a Course for the Arctic with Sailing Yacht Florence

After seven years circumnavigating the globe, Matt and Amy of Sailing Yacht Florence are embarking on their most ambitious adventure yet: a voyage into the Arctic Circle towards Svalbard. This...

Aina Bauza Tackling the Transat Café l’Or

Tackling the Transat Café l'Or – An Interview with Aina Bauza

Fresh off setting a new solo Transatlantic World Record in a monohull in 2024, Gill ambassador, Aina Bauza has set her sights on a new challenge, tackling the iconic Transat...

Interviews

On the Front Lines of Ocean Health An Interview with X Trillion Director Eleanor Church

On World Ocean Day, we delved into the critical issue of ocean plastic pollution with Eleanor Church, the director of the compelling documentary, X Trillion. Her film, which explores the...

Inside a Vendée Globe racing yacht with Conrad Colman

At 45,000km (25,000 nautical miles), with four ocean crossings & zero outside assistance. The Vendée Globe is one of the toughest endurance challenges on the planet. Passing through Point Nemo...

Adventures Interviews

Sailing Adventures: A UK Circumnavigation with Sailing Yacht Florence

Join us on a thrilling journey as we delve into the world of Matt and Amy, the duo behind the renowned YouTube channel, Sailing Yacht Florence. After completing a remarkable...

Sarah Gosling A Champion for Youth Sailing

Sarah Gosling, a two-time Olympic gold medalist sailor, has left an indelible mark on the world of sailing. But her accomplishments extend far beyond the competitive arena. As the previous...

The Story Of The St Mawes One Design Regatta

In the world of sailing, tradition and competition go hand in hand and the St. Mawes One Design (SMOD) is the epitome of this ethos. A beautiful wooden day sailer...

Our favourite Gill sailing memories

Many of us within the Gill team know the feeling of the open water all too well, it’s why we love what we do here. Knowing that our gear provides...

Inside the IOCA Optimist British & Open Championships

Image Credits: OP Photographic The IOCA UK British & Open Championships is one of the highlights for young sailing athletes in the Optimist class. Bringing together top talent from across...

Setting Sail for Cowes Week Glory

Cowes Week, the legendary sailing regatta has been held annually since 1826, making it one of the longest running of its kind in the world. Taking place on the Solent,...

Setting Sail for Change: An Interview with Conrad Colman for World Ocean Day

World Ocean Day is a day for raising awareness of and discussing the challenges facing our oceans and the actions we, as a global population, can take to protect them....

The World's Toughest Row

The Talisker Whiskey Atlantic Challenge is the world’s toughest row. Participants from around the world must row over 3000 miles across the Atlantic in a rowing boat. To make the...