Chammyz took their popular Surf Bomber and added a waterproof and windproof nylon shell and thus created the Boat Coat. 


Being environmentally sensitive or “green” is a popular concept with the media.  Staying dry is popular with boaters.  Here’s how to be both while trendsetting with this jacket from Chammyz, Southern California based makers of environmentally correct, moisture management clothing for après water sports.   They've been wildly popular with divers for a long time and there's hardly a surfer who's not familiar with Chammyz.



The new 3-in-one Boat Coat combines Chammyz best selling Surf Bomber with a windproof, zip-on shell.  Completely waterproof with a 100% Vizlon plastic zipper, the boat coat has 2 huge quarter panel pockets and an oversized hood.  There are also drawstrings at both the neck and waist for comfort adjustment.  The shell as well as the liner can be worn separately or together so the boat coat is truly an all weather jacket.  The nylon shell comes in black with 10 choices of colors for the zip-in liner.


All Chammyz garments are made of 100% natural fibers.  In fact, the fabric is actually made of wood pulp or wood fiber waste.  Chammyz are soft but surprisingly durable and their care has been termed “bachelor proof” with simple steps to wash (no bleach), wring out and hang up to dry.  The material is breathable and wicks away moisture so it will work in a variety of climates and weather conditions.  It also dries quickly and is an excellent insulator.  Chammyz even received a UVA and UVB protection rating from both the US and Australian governments since the material guards well against ultraviolet rays. 


Chammyz provides a 1 year, no questions asked return policy with all their garments.  Sizing runs from “Smalles to Way Big” – you can figure out where you fit. 


The boat coat retails for $150.  For more information, visit www.chammyz.com.

Written by: Zuzana Prochazka
Zuzana Prochazka is a writer and photographer who freelances for a dozen boating magazines and websites. A USCG 100 Ton Master, Zuzana has cruised, chartered and skippered flotillas in many parts of the world and serves as a presenter on charter destinations and topics. She is the Chair of the New Product Awards committee, judging innovative boats and gear at NMMA and NMEA shows, and currently serves as immediate past president of Boating Writers International. She contributes to Boats.com and YachtWorld.com, and also blogs regularly on her boat review site, TalkoftheDock.com.