Obviously, for most of our readers, it isn’t the time of year to be sailing.  That doesn’t mean you have to give up the look or lifestyle for the months that your boat is out of the water though.  One thing that always intrigues us anytime our Top-Siders hit the deck are a boat’s lines.  While they may not seem like a big deal to some, without a solid set of lines, you aren’t going anywhere.  If you do manage to get where you are going, you aren’t going to stay long.  A number of companies make belts inspired by boat lines, but we think Kiel James Patrick takes the prize for the most options available with their Croffix Sailing Belt ($88).

Just like the rest of their line, Kiel James Patrick manufactures all of their Croffix Sailing Belts in Rhode Island.  Made with imported Italian leather tabs, and “high quality nautical cord, made the old fashioned way”, the belts are extremely well made.  Available in over 20 color combinations ranging from  “Brigg’s Capeside Docks” (aka white), to the 5 colored “Tristan Calm Winds” (shown), each belt features the KJP anchor logo embossed on the tab and is backed with “KJP Heritage Tartan Plaid”.  For jeans or khakis, you can’t go wrong with the Croffix Sailing Belt.