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Long finger sailing gloves, also called full finger sailing gloves, cover your fingertips for extra warmth and protection on the water. They are the glove to reach for in cold weather, on boats with heavy sheet loads, or whenever you want to keep the rope off your skin altogether.
For racing, the Gill Pro, Gill Championship and Rooster Pro Race 2 gloves have reinforced palms built for hard sheeting, with enough flexibility to work cleats and control ropes. For colder days, the Rooster AquaPro, Gill 3 Seasons and Zhik Superwarm gloves add a thermal layer to keep your hands working when the temperature drops. Junior sailors have their own sizes in the Rooster Junior Pro Race 2, Junior AquaPro and Gill Junior 3 Season gloves.
Prefer more feel on the ropes? Take a look at our Short Finger Sailing Gloves. To see every full finger and fingerless glove we stock, explore all Sailing Gloves.
Some frequently asked questions that other customers have asked us about Long Finger Sailing Gloves.
When should I choose long finger sailing gloves over short finger?
Choose long finger sailing gloves, also called full finger gloves, when you want your fingertips protected and warm. They are the better choice for cold weather, for boats with high sheet loads such as catamarans and skiffs, and for sailors with sensitive or sore fingers. Short finger gloves give more feel and dexterity, so many sailors own a pair of each.
Are long finger sailing gloves warm enough for winter?
Standard long finger sailing gloves cover your fingertips but aren’t insulated, so they suit spring and autumn more than deep winter. For cold conditions choose a glove built for it, such as the Rooster AquaPro, Gill 3 Seasons or Zhik Superwarm, which add a thermal or neoprene layer. On the coldest days, a thin liner glove underneath helps too.
What are the best long finger gloves for dinghy racing?
The Gill Pro, Gill Championship and Rooster Pro Race 2 are the most popular long finger gloves for dinghy racing. All three have reinforced palms built to take hard sheeting, with enough flexibility to work cleats and control ropes. For junior sailors, the Rooster Junior Pro Race 2 and Junior AquaPro are cut to fit smaller hands.
Do long finger sailing gloves work with a phone or watch?
Most long finger sailing gloves don’t work with a touchscreen, as the fingertips are covered with grippy material. If you use a sailing watch, you can still press buttons through the glove, and larger faces are easy to read. If using a phone on the water matters to you, short finger gloves are the better choice.
How long do long finger sailing gloves last?
Long finger sailing gloves typically last a season or two, with the fingertips and palms wearing first. Rinse them in fresh water after each sail to wash out salt, and dry them away from direct heat, as the glue in the palm can break down if they are left on a radiator. Avoid wringing them out, which stretches the seams.
