A DRY AFTERGUARD

West Marine’s new lightweight Afterguard foulweather gear looks like just the thing for the kind of sailing most of us do; an affordable, breathable jacket and bib-style pants that pack down compactly and slip easily over clothing. WM promise that strength has not been sacrificed; the jacket and pants are unlined but seams are taped, and the outer layer of the fabric laminate is nylon. They’re available in yellow or gray. $129 (jacket), $99 (bibs). West Marine, westmarine.com