decent yahting caps?

[Cheviot]

Does anyone make a decent yachting cap since the Lancaster Hat Company closed?

 

[KingAndrew]

I haven't looked into it myself, but you might try some of the places that specialize in reproduction uniforms, since they make quality military caps. What Price Glory is one that comes to mind, but there are several vendors who specialize in that field and imagine one of their naval caps would do well for yachting purposes, perhaps with a change of insignia.

 

[tropicalbob]

You might want to take a look at Saint James Boutique. They're a Breton company that makes beautiful traditional sailing clothing. In particular, they make those black or navy captain's hats with visors that you see in the British WWII films. Personally, I find them much cooler than the white, black, and gold type sported by, say, Thurston Howell on Gilligan's Island.

 

[jamespowers]

You might want to take a look at Saint James Boutique. They're a Breton company that makes beautiful traditional sailing clothing. In particular, they make those black or navy captain's hats with visors that you see in the British WWII films. Personally, I find them much cooler than the white, black, and gold type sported by, say, Thurston Howell on Gilligan's Island.

No one pulls the wool over my eyes! Cashmere maybe but never wool!

 

[Fed in a Fedora]

Not sure that these are what you are seeking, but Miller has a couple. Might be worth a click and long scroll:

http://www.millerhats.com/catalog/index.php?catText=Caps&catID=91

Fed

 

[Cheviot]

Thanks all. The yachting caps used on Gilligan's island were made by Lancaster Hat Company. All the places i've found no longer stitch the goldwork directly to the cover, as was done classically, but use an applied patch. I may have to go vintage for this to get the right look.

 

[jamespowers]

Thanks all. The yachting caps used on Gilligan's island were made by Lancaster Hat Company. All the places i've found no longer stitch the goldwork directly to the cover, as was done classically, but use an applied patch. I may have to go vintage for this to get the right look.

I hope you have as much money as Mr. Howell to find a decent vintage one.

 

[Cheviot]

I hope you have as much money as Mr. Howell to find a decent vintage one.

I just saw the prices. Dear Lord! An awful lot of money for something that was being made as recently as 2011!

 

[jamespowers]

I just saw the prices. Dear Lord! An awful lot of money for something that was being made as recently as 2011!

Yes indeed.

 

[DougC]

have you tried this place?
http://www.midwaycapcompany.com/UMS...egory=67&template_code=Category&Submit=Search

 

[Cheviot]

I saw them. I'm looking for a navy cap but really don't like the look of the applied patch on Midway's hats. Still, it looks like I'm going to have to compromise.

 

[skid lid]

Does anyone make a decent yachting cap since the Lancaster Hat Company closed?

See if Quaker Marine in Portland, Maine is still in business. They made nice soft cotton brimmed nautical caps in the USA. But their website is down, so maybe they're gone.
Then, there's these guys across the pond (nothin' but a thang for a yachtsman): http://gbeverleytailors.co.uk/caps.asp -SL

 

[Cheviot]

Hmm. Yachting hats appear to be just a standard US military peaked cap with the stiffening frame removed, ala the 50 mission crush cap from the Army Air Corps. If that's correct this will wind up being a lot easier than I hoped.