About Musto
Musto's sailing heritage began with British Olympic sailor Keith Musto, who competed at the 1964 Tokyo Olympics and recognised the need for better technical clothing for sailors. After the Games, he began developing specialist sailing apparel, eventually establishing Musto as a dedicated technical sailing brand.
Over more than five decades, Musto has built its reputation around performance, durability and protection from the elements. The brand has supplied clothing for elite sailors and tested its technical equipment in some of the world's most demanding marine environments. Its development of advanced waterproof and breathable fabrics has been central to this reputation.
Musto's sailing range covers different levels of protection and sailing conditions. Its HPX collection is designed for extreme offshore environments, while other ranges provide technical protection for offshore, coastal and inshore sailing. The wider range includes waterproof jackets, salopettes, mid-layers, gloves, footwear and accessories.
Musto has also played an important role in the development of modern sailing clothing, including the adoption of layering systems and technical fabrics designed to balance waterproof protection, breathability, warmth and freedom of movement. The brand continues to work with sailors and technical fabric manufacturers to refine its products for demanding conditions.
At BoatCrewGear.com, we stock Musto because it offers a comprehensive range of technical sailing apparel for Australian sailors. From lightweight inshore clothing to high-performance offshore gear, Musto provides dependable protection for sailors who need their equipment to perform when conditions become challenging.
FAQ
Q: What is Musto known for?
A: Musto is best known for high-performance technical sailing clothing, including waterproof jackets, salopettes, gloves and specialist layers designed for offshore, coastal and inshore sailing.
Q: Is Musto good for offshore sailing?
A: Yes. Musto has a long history of developing equipment for offshore sailing, with its HPX range specifically designed for demanding ocean conditions and extended exposure to harsh weather.
Q: What is Musto HPX?
A: Musto HPX is the brand's premium technical range for extreme offshore sailing. It is designed to provide high levels of waterproof protection, breathability and durability in severe marine conditions.
Q: What is the difference between Musto HPX, MPX and BR?
A: Musto's ranges are designed for different levels of marine protection. HPX is focused on extreme offshore conditions, MPX provides high-performance protection for offshore and coastal sailing, while BR ranges are suited to inshore and coastal use.
Q: Does Musto make sailing jackets and salopettes?
A: Yes. Waterproof jackets and salopettes are a major part of Musto's technical sailing range, with different products designed for offshore, coastal and inshore conditions.
Q: Is Musto suitable for inshore sailing?
A: Yes. Musto produces technical clothing for a wide range of sailing conditions, including lighter-weight apparel designed for inshore and coastal sailing as well as more protective offshore equipment.
Q: Where can I buy genuine Musto sailing gear in Australia?
A: BoatCrewGear.com stocks a range of genuine Musto sailing gear, including jackets, salopettes, gloves, footwear, technical layers and accessories, with Australia-wide shipping.
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