spring/summer 2011
BY SAILORS FOR SAILORS You see them around sailing towns, especially when the weather’s nice. They’re the ones that look like they’ve been stranded on a tropical island for a few years: hair a bit too long, uncombed and bleached out, crow’s feet in their 20s and hands that look like they’ve been used as cleats. Yep, the professional “yachtie” is pretty easy to spot. These are the guys and girls you want on your boat because they embody the perfect combination of no-bull competence and great humor. They are funny as hell and they will drink you under the table and still be up before the birds getting the boat ready to race. They are also our friends and crewmates, and they are the sailors for whom we build our sailing gear. Because if it doesn’t pass the sniff test with this crowd, it isn’t going to fly.You think you have a sensitive BS meter? Theirs will redline at the slightest hint of something that’s not designed for a legitimate purpose, and they rely on our gear to keep them dry and comfortable on the water and relatively presentable when they’re onshore, a responsibility we take very seriously. Pro sailors aren’t looking for high fashion - they’re more the “rugged outdoors” type, and our goal is to deliver world-class on-the-water performance with an eye toward the kind of style they’re looking for. The kind of style that works in places like Maddie’s, IYAC, Fiddler’s and the Boatyard Bar & Grill - places we sailors call home.
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THE ATLANTIS GUARANTEE We build Atlantis clothing to last. All Atlantis products are fully warranted to the original owner against manufacturer’s defects in materials and workmanship. If a product ever fails due to a manufacturing defect, we will repair it without charge or replace it at our option. Repairs due to accident, improper care or negligence, where we are not at fault, will be performed at a reasonable charge. We want you to be completely satisfied with your Atlantis purchase.
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LET’S GO TO A REGATTA Sailing’s a pretty social activity. Sure, some of us like to think of it as a getaway – a way to decompress far from the crowds on shore and the daily grind they represent – but the reality is that for many of us, the best part of sailing is hanging out with other sailors. Regattas are where the magic happens. Where you run into people you haven’t seen since college, but your friendship picks up right where you left off all those years ago. Where people who are incredibly passionate about our sport spend all day trying to kick the crap out of each other, and then have a beer together in the yacht club bar while making strange hand gestures. Where the meaning of sportsmanship is brought to life by competitors who play the game right. These are the events around which we’ve built the Atlantis brand. Great events like Nantucket Race Week, Marblehead-Halifax and one-design championships like the Etchells North Americans. Classic yacht regattas like the Opera House Cup and straight-up parties like the annual Figawi bash that marks the official start of summer in New England. They are the cornerstone of our marketing plan, mostly because they are the best way for sailors to see our gear in action, try it on and maybe even buy some of it, but also because they are where we want to be. This season’s event calendar is jam-packed with great events, and while we can’t guarantee that conditions will be perfect (wouldn’t that be awesome!), we can guarantee that if you go, you will run into some cool people and see some cool gear.
The AWG Summer Tour 2011 Atlantic Cup The Figawi Race Marblehead-Halifax Nantucket Race Week Etchells Worlds Etchells NAs J/105 NAs NYYC Team Race Series Opera House Cup Herreshoff Classic Regatta Greenport Classic Regatta Boatyard Bar & Grill Regatta We’ll ride them someday : Wild Horses shows her colors | St. Barths Bucket
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Aegis. Aegis is the best of what we do, and it’s really nice stuff. We weren’t wild about the fabric options out there, so we had our own bespoke 3-layer performance laminate made for us. There were features we wanted that we couldn’t find in other brands, so we invented them and built them into our gear. We thought some folks were cutting some corners on materials and construction to save money, so we made sure that every production decision was driven by the needs of sailors as opposed to the needs of the CFO. We believe that this line sets a new standard for performance sailing apparel, and we can honestly say that we are prouder of this line than we are of anything else we’ve done. AEGIS OCEAN SMOCK $350 Dear inhospitable environment: try harder. Our fully bomber, waterproof/breathable ‘only-offshore-top-you’ll-ever-need-for-serious-ocean-passagemaking’ Ocean Smock is absolutely, definitely, without a doubt the one piece of gear you want to bring along on your wildest, craziest offshore exploits. Dog down the neck seal, mid-face-height collar, hi-vis hood, inner and outer wrist seals, inner and outer waist seals and you’ve got a happy little home that keeps even named weather systems safely out. FP989 | XS-XXL Glacier Grey/Flag Blue
AEGIS HYBRID BIB $295 Ever since we first wore a “salopette”, we’ve been fans of the extra comfort and protection that it provides vs. a standard chest-high bib pant. The problem with a salopette is that the length is the length, and if it doesn’t fit you, there’s nothing you can do about it. Problem solved, with our innovative ‘Gator-Grip’ shoulder straps which give you the ability to customize torso length for the perfect fit every time. MEN’S | EP819 | XS-XXL Flag Blue, Glacier Grey
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WOMEN’S | EW819 | XS-XXL Glacier Grey
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AEGIS JACKET $295 Aegis means “protection by a strong force,” and our innovative coastal/offshore jacket more than lives up to its name. Whether you’re doing Marblehead-Halifax or just banging around in the center-console, the Aegis jacket has you covered with a world-class waterproof/ breathable laminate and a long list of features that will keep you dry, comfortable and looking terrific every step of the way. MEN’S | EM979 | XS-XXL Glacier Grey, Flag Blue
WOMEN’S | EW979 | XS-XXL Glacier Grey
AEGIS SPRAY TOP $195 The ultimate dinghy top is also the ultimate bowman’s top. If you spend any time with water coming at you from random directions, this is the one piece you need, and you won’t find a better value for this price. It’s huge kangaroo pocket holds anything you can think of putting in there and the zippers are located in just the right place if you’re wearing a PFD or harness. EP969 | XS-XXL Flag Blue, Glacier Grey
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Solent Surfing : Tonnerre enjoying the ride in their Aegis gear | Cowes Week, Isle of Wight
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RESOLUTE JACKET $250 There are conditions you encounter when you need to stay dry, but you just don’t need the bomber protection that Aegis delivers. These are the inshore sailing conditions that we designed the Resolute Jacket for, the kind of conditions you’ll run into on your Wednesday night beer can race or the weekend one-design series. It’s got four huge pockets, water resistant cuffs and a hi-vis hood – a lightweight jacket that delivers heavyweight performance. MEN’S | FL929 | XS-XXL Castle Rock, Flag Blue, Orange Peel
Resolute. No compromises. That’s the R&D philosophy we live by, and the Resolute jacket and waist pant are an excellent example of how we execute: world-class technical fabrics, built the right way with every feature thought through by the people who use the gear. It’s the perfect shell. Our Defender® waterproof/breathable laminate with built-in 2-way stretch moves the way you move, and is great for layering up over a lightweight base layer or a thicker fleece or wool layer when it’s cooler. Resolute is the gear you need for most of the sailing you do. Plus it’ll keep you looking good no matter how the day goes.
RESOLUTE PANT $180 When the hybrid bib is too much, reach for the Resolute Pant. For inshore sailing, this is the piece of gear that you put on in May and take off in October – it’s that comfortable and works that well. Six pockets for all of the crap that you carry around with you, oxford chafe patches on the knees and seat and Velcro tabs at the ankles. And for those of us that care about the trivial details – six belt loops. MEN’S | FL829 | XS-XXL Flag Blue, Castle Rock 6
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Intrepid. We brought back this blast from the past! Our best-selling Intrepid line for those of you who demanded the classic return. Armed with new, technologically advanced fabrics and materials, the new Intrepid offers the same cut and fit as the Intrepid of yesteryear. We’ve refined some of the features for the better, but mostly left a great design alone.
INTREPID JACKET $230 There was a time back in the 80’s and 90’s when Atlantis was the most popular sailing gear brand in North America. Back then, the brand’s flagship was the Intrepid Jacket. Sailors loved the way it protected them no matter what conditions they encountered – whether it was a snotty delivery or a trans-Atlantic crossing. And as Atlantis charges back up the charts, we’ve brought the Intrepid line back. We think you’ll agree that its extra length, high collar, double cuffs and protective hood, combined with industryleading waterproof ratings, make it once again the go-to gear for those times when “traditional” means “dry and comfortable”. MEN’S | FM997 | XS-XXL Atlantis Yellow/Flag Blue
INTREPID BIB $195 The bib is back! You loved it then, and it’s better now. Better fabric with higher waterproof and breathability ratings and a softer feel. Better features with more pockets, big zippers and rugged oxford reinforcement at the knees and seat. Better fit with adjustable suspenders and Velcro tabs at the ankles. If you’re going on a long, wet delivery, put this bib on over the Grand Prix Pants, and you’ll be warm and happy – no matter how miserable the world around you becomes. MEN’S | FM879 | XS-XXL Atlantis Yellow/Flag Blue
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Microburst. When we test-drove the first Microburst protos four years ago, we were pretty skeptical. Something this light can keep you VMG® laminate makes each Microburst the lightest, truly waterproof piece of sailing apparel of its kind on this planet. We also love its packability – you can stuff one of these in your pocket if you need to (or dare we say, in your golf bag!), so days can go pear-shaped quickly. As we like to say here in New England, if you don’t like the weather, wait five minutes.
MICROBURST JACKET $150 Other sailing apparel brands have tried to lay claim to the “Lightest Performance Sailing Jacket” crown, but ever since we introduced it in 2007, the Microburst jacket has been the titleholder, hands down. The jacket weighs less than 12 oz. (.75 lbs., or 340 g for metric system fans), and with it’s 2.5-layer VMG® waterproof/breathable laminate, it will keep you dry and comfortable in pretty nasty conditions. Hard to believe, we know – we were skeptical at first, too, but the jacket’s made believers out of us as well as a legion of Microburst fans around the country. MEN’S | FM715 | XS-XXL High Risk Red, Blue Depths, Spectra Yellow
WOMEN’S | FW775 | XS-XXL Alaskan Blue, Castle Rock, Slate Rose
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dry? We didn’t think so. The good news is that we were dead wrong – our 2.5-layer there’s no reason not to have it with you, because we all know that even the nicest
MICROBURST SPRAY TOP $135 We’ve been developing this piece for two years, and it is ready for prime time. It’s the lightweight cousin to the Aegis Spray Top, but we use the term “lightweight” in the best possible way: weighs in at significantly less than a single pound, yet keeps the water where it belongs. Available in XXS and XS sizes for junior dinghy sailors who want a ton more performance than the standard “junior” gear for not a ton more money. MEN’S | FU769 | XXS-XXL High Risk Red, Blue Depths
MICROBURST VEST $95 MEN’S | FM515 | XS-XXL Blue Depths, Spectra Yellow, High Risk Red, Glacier Grey
MICROBURST PANT $95 If you own a power boat, you need this pant. Don’t ask any questions – just get it, because it is the perfect piece of gear to stuff in your bag and throw on when the breeze comes up or the rain comes down – which it always does, and getting wet sucks. MEN’S | FU105 | XS-XXL Spectra Yellow, Blue Depths
Talking Shop : In the coach’s corner | Miami OCR
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SPINDRIFT Based on a classic yachting jacket and vest combo that we developed for the racing team on Numbers, this gear is designed to provide the more budget-conscious boater with a highly water-resistant and great-looking jacket and vest. Made from our 2-layer waterproof/breathable G-Force® laminate, the Spindrift provides solid protection against wind and spray. With attractive pricing and solid black color, these pieces make a terrific coordinating selection for gearing up your sailing team. SPINDRIFT JACKET $110 EM639 | XS-XXL Graphite
SPINDRIFT VEST $80 EM539 | XS-XXL Graphite
Spindrift. This is THE crew jacket. It’s value engineered to deliver tons of performance for a great price, and it’s designed to look killer with your boat name embroidered on it. Team Gear : Denali teeing up a first-place start | Figawi, Nantucket, MA
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Blake Jackson
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Grand Prix Softshell. The softshell is one of the most versatile pieces of sailing apparel, and the Grand Prix is the finest one you can get. It’s the ultimate combination of performance and style, equipment and apparel, function and fit, yin and yang. It’s the best of the best, and here’s why: it’s built from a waterproof and windproof fabric with a stretchy polyester shell and a buttery-soft microfleece backing, and it’s designed for sailors who make their living on the water. It laughs at non-skid decks and cold spray, and it’s the one thing the crews on Rambler, Speedboat and Numbers all agree on.
Classic AC : Courageous bowman calls the start | 12-Metre Worlds, Newport, RI
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Leighton O’Connor
GRAND PRIX JACKET $200 This is the jacket that’s taking the sailing world by storm. And when we say the sailing world, we mean all of it – everything from high school teams to superyacht crews. This jacket’s designed with some really slick features like the core-vent pockets with draw cord adjustments inside – things that could only come from a sailor-driven R&D process. It means we have to go sailing a lot, but it’s a cross we’re willing to bear. MEN’S | FU669 | XS-XXL Coalition Red, Glacier Grey, True Navy, Castle Rock
D-RING BELT $25 Style: FA035 Size: One Colors: Flag Blue, Castle Rock
GRAND PRIX VEST $125 MEN’S | FU569 | XS-XXL True Navy, Coalition Red, Glacier Grey, Castle Rock
GRAND PRIX PANT $155 We’d rather slide across a parking lot than the deck of some of the boats we’ve sailed on. That’s why we designed this pant. It works great as an outer layer when you’re sailing big boats with gritty decks, and you can throw a shell over it if it gets really wet. Wear it on your next overnight race or delivery, we guarantee you won’t want to take it off. MEN’S | FP709 | XS-XXL Glacier Grey, Castle Rock
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Zephyr Softshell. If the Grand Prix is the work horse, the Zephyr is its stylish cousin. The one that’s a little trimmer, a little classier and a bit more at home off the water. But we’re not sacrificing performance here – the Zephyr repels water and wind like a champion, and it comes in both men’s and women’s styles so you can gear up your whole team and keep them looking sharp in a piece that you’ll be proud to have your boat name on.
MEN’S ZEPHYR JACKET Flag Blue WOMEN’S ZEPHYR JACKET Castle Rock
ZEPHYR SOFTSHELL JACKET $125 Outer layer or mid-layer? You decide, because our new Sheerline® softshell laminate repels water like an outer layer while the bonded microfleece inner layer delivers next-to-skin coziness like a mid-layer. MEN’S | FM169 | XS-XXL Flag Blue, Castle Rock, Graphite
WOMEN’S | FW169 | XS-XXL Castle Rock, Flag Blue, Graphite
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WE BELIEVE When Dean Brenner asked us to join US Sailing Team AlphaGraphics as a Gold Partner and Official Apparel Provider three years ago, we were a bit skeptical about how the team would receive our involvement. After all, we don’t make wetsuits, and they like to wear wetsuits, so our ability to outfit them on the water was somewhat limited from the start. Three years later, we’re really glad we’re part of the team, because these young men and women sailors embody the real spirit of competition in our sport; they are dedicated, they work hard, they play hard and they are not prima donnas. They wear our gear at all times while on shore (which we really appreciate!), and in doing so, they represent the Atlantis brand in the best possible way. Visit http://bcove.me/zupb7mod to see the latest USSTAG video entitled “We Believe” or scan the QR code below.
TRAINING DAY : Team Tulloch practices for the Rolex Miami OCR | Biscayne Bay
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Flying Point Performance Fleece. Lots of folks ask us about when we’re going to make various things – like a fleece top – and the answer we always give is “as soon as we come up with a way to make it better”. Well, we’re doing a fleece top this year, and guess what? It’s better. Not just any old fleece, this is a hard-face poly weave, so it delivers a level of wind resistance combined with a soft nextto-skin feel. When you combine a cool fabric like that with an athletic cut that makes it easy to move in, whether driving, grinding or jumping halyards, you’ve got a base/mid-layer that’s going to become your second skin.
FLYING POINT PERFORMANCE FLEECE ¼-ZIP PULLOVER $90 This isn’t just some faint-hearted fleece offering a convenient place to embroider the name of your boat; it’s high-performance technical equipment.The Flying Point delivers both wind resistance and world-class moisture management in one great-looking package. And if you want to embroider the name of your boat on it, it’s OK with us! MEN’S | FM219 | XS-XXL Castle Rock/Orange Peel, Graphite/French Blue, Glacier Grey/Flag Blue
WOMEN’S | FW219 | XS-XXL Graphite/French Blue, Castle Rock/Orange Peel
Off Assignment : A quiet anchorage is a warm welcome from the day-to-day’s of shooting regattas. | Great Salt Pond, Block Island
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Allen Clark
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Navigator Sweater. When Marbleheaders went sailing 50 years ago, they wore wool sweaters because wool is the original performance sailing fabric. Unlike our dads’ wool, today’s wool is soft enough for next-to-skin comfort. It wicks water away from base layers, keeps you warm when it’s wet, dries quickly and doesn’t retain odor. Using the finest, softest wool, we designed the Navigator Sweater to offer technical performance and classic styling, maintaining a marine heritage sure to be an instant classic for every wardrobe. Perfect for an evening sail, a fall day race or a weekend in the mountains.
NAVIGATOR SWEATER $170 MEN’S | FD411 | XS-XXL Flag Blue
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COVER 1 Amory Ross : Where technical performance meets classic heritage: Clarity’s crew in their Aegis Spray Tops during the 6-Metre World Cup off Newpor t, RI.
Helmsman’s Pullover. Developed in partnership with Rolex for the Big Boat Series, it was a home run from the start. Made from the highest-quality Peruvian Pima cotton, this piece easily transitions from a day on the water to an evening on the town, and it’s equally at home in either place. With its understated branding and trims, the Helmsman Pullover exudes authentic nautical class.
HELMSMAN’S PULLOVER $125 The Rock : Boat prep on Mustang | Opera House Cup, Nantucket, MA
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MEN’S | FD211 | XS-XXL High Risk Red, Flag Blue/Castle Rock, Castle Rock/Flag Blue