Helmets

Our Helmets range covers watersports and dinghy racing helmets for head protection during capsizes, close-quarters racing or activities with a real risk of head impact, chosen for fit and secure retention rather than looks.

A helmet is worth wearing for dinghy racing in a fleet, watersports involving rocks or shallow water, or any activity where capsize or collision risk is genuinely present, rather than general cruising where it’s less commonly worn. Fit is what makes a helmet effective: it should sit snugly without pressure points and stay in place under the chin strap during a capsize, since a loose helmet can shift or come off exactly when it’s needed. Check ventilation if you’ll be wearing it for extended periods, since a hot, sweaty helmet discourages consistent use.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a helmet for general sailing?

Not typically for cruising, but worth it for dinghy racing in a fleet, watersports near rocks or shallow water, or anywhere collision risk is real.

How should a watersports helmet fit?

Snugly, with no pressure points, and secure under the chin strap so it can’t shift or come off during a capsize.