Heres a pick thats perfect for busy days and lazy afternoons.

For any sort of boating in a temperate climate you'll need a warm, quick-drying fleece, ideally one with a full-length zip so you can slip it on in an instant when the sun disappears behind the clouds.

Dubarry's is a mid-weight fleece that retains heat effectively while remaining breathable, with a texture that feels cosy against the skin ideal as a mid-layer garment providing excellent insulation beneath your all-weather follies, or worn as an outer layer in more clement weather.

Technical features include a stretchy hem and cuffs for a flexible fit, zipped hand-warmer pockets with a warm, brushed microfibre lining, a stand-up collar with a chin guard, and flat-locked seams for comfortable wear.

• 245 g/m2 midweight, textured fleece retains heat and remains breathable
• 100% polyester
• Stretch on hem and cuffs gives great flexibility and fit
• Zipped front pockets with warm, brushed microfibre lining
• Chin guard and flat locked seams for comfortable wear

Heres a piece thats versatile enough for work and play.