Spotlight on Gill Sailing Gear

  Douglas Gill was a keen dinghy sailor in 1975. But his favourite sport was blighted by the lack of dedicated sailing clothing which actually worked. Of course at the time the cagoule existed, as did many other items of waterproof clothing. But these items lacked engineering and therefore hindered the free movement one needs when when involved in a physically demanding sport such as sailing. This lack of suitable clothing for sailors gave Douglas Gill an idea, and 5 years later the Douglas Gill brand was born. That same year, Gill was appointed official supplier to the British...