The holidays are upon us! And we're super stoked that Cruising World Magazine selected our products for their 2015 Holiday Gift Guide for Sailors. That's a holiday treat we won't refuse! Here's what they had to say: Women's sailing apparel can sometimes make you feel like a...
Yep, that's our Marblehead Pullover featured in the SAIL Magazine Holiday Gift Guide! We're in great company - sharing the page with featured products from Lemon & Line, Yeti Coolers, Kaenon Sunglasses, and Sperry. Check it out in the December 2015 issue: Sail Magazine Holiday Gift...
We're practical folk, so we're flattered that Practical Sailor included our Newport Crop and Oyster Bay Short in their annual "Practical Gifts for Sailors" in the November 2015 issue. The intrepid female editors at Practical Sailor tested out our performance sailing wear and found it...
Sleek and feminine, deep front pockets, beautiful seam lines. A dropped back hem for coverage, shoulder construction for full range of motion, wind resistant, water resistant and just simply beautiful. Meet our Vineyard Vest. With soft fleece lining that’s wrapped in jewel colors of red,...
People often ask "what possessed you to start a clothing company?" Well, here's your answer. Our friends at Boating Times Long Island wrote this piece on how 12° West came to life. Check out the full article here: Finding a Passion, and a Path | Boating Times Long Island ...
Each month, Yachting World magazine highlights notable new sailing-related products in their "New Gear" section. Test editor Toby Hodges (who has pretty much the best job ever, just saying) does a roundup of the best new stuff on the market. The October 2015 issue features 12°...
This coming week will involve three of the things we love most: Newport, boats and boat shows! We're super excited for our Newport International Boat Show debut. The show runs Thursday September 17 through Sunday September 20, 10-6 each day (except Sunday, when the show closes at...
Last week I wrote about a recent sailing trip in New England, and our visit to the magical island of Cuttyhunk. As sad as I was to leave Cuttyhunk, there was still much ground to cover on our trip. From Cuttyhunk, we had a lovely...
Have just returned from a glorious week sailing around New England (or part of it anyway). This trip was on my wish list for a long time, and it was definitely worth the wait. 9 friends, 7 days, 5 moorings, 2 sailboats...
The striped sailor shirt has an illustrious 160 year history. The original navy and white pattern was designed for French sailors - the pattern would help rescuers more easily spot a sailor who fell overboard. The 1858 "Act of France" made the shirt the official...