Musto

Engineered for the Ocean’s Edge

While Musto is world-renowned as a sailing brand, its relevance to the UK diver is profound. Founded in 1964 by Olympic silver medallist Keith Musto, the brand was born from a simple realisation: “I didn’t like being cold and wet.” In the UK, the dive doesn’t end when you hit the surface; it ends when you are back in the car. The surface interval on a RIB in the North Sea, exposed to wind chill and spray, is often where the cold sets in.

Musto is the authority on surface protection. Their heritage in the Southern Ocean means they understand extreme wet-weather logistics better than anyone. For the UK diver, a Musto Snug jacket or a heavy-duty waterproof coat is as essential as the drysuit itself. It is the “armour” you wear between dives to preserve core temperature, preventing the dangerous “after-drop” that can predispose you to decompression sickness on subsequent dives.

Musto represents the crossover between maritime professionals and serious divers. Their gear is built to withstand salt, oil, and abuse. It doesn’t corrode, it doesn’t leak, and it keeps the wind out. When you see a skipper or a seasoned instructor on a dive boat, chances are they are wearing Musto. It is a badge of experience—an acknowledgement that in the British Isles, the weather is just another factor to be managed with the right equipment.