Helmsman's Uniform

The weather on the high seas swings between extremes of blisteringly dry heat and the brutally wet coldness of nighttime storms. Sailors who can afford to do so prefer to wear layers, matching warm coats with shirts or blouses of light, breathable materials.

Pirates, in particular, given the import of reputation and infamy in their culture, tend towards gaudy, flamboyant clothing that not only displays their ill-gotten goods, but serves as identification that can help intimidate victims or ward away foes.

The helmsman guides the ship from the wheel. The role requires significant strength to wrestle the rudder against the force of the ocean, and the focus and resilience to remain attentive through violent storms, bloody combat, and almost interminable stretches of boredom.