In 1914 yachting was a different world. The boats were almost all handcrafted. The crews were much smaller, and the world felt much larger. However, you could pull into any dock up and down the Eastern Seaboard and see a familiar face. One of those familiar faces was that of Alfred Zeidel, a tailor and a seaman with a passion for both. Through the years Alfred developed a reputation as being a man of his word and a man who got things done.

Now there are several stories about how Alfred began outfitting crews and boats and how Zeidel Nautical Apparel came to be. But like any good fish story, over the years they have grown. Just like Zeidel. One thing is known for certain, it all began with a promise and a handshake.

A History of Quality
For nearly a century Zeidel has crafted the finest nautical apparel to grace the five oceans. Put simply, no one can match Zeidel's craftsmanship because no one has created nautical apparel for longer. Zeidel was making uniforms when the majority of the world's yachts were still being handcrafted from wood. While today's apparel is created with state-of-the-art machinery, everything from crew uniforms to casual yacht apparel, to shoes and belts and custom embroidered flags are born out of old-world craftsmanship.In 1914, the promise came from Solomon. In 1954 it came from his son, Alfred. Today, Bruce Zeidel is the one shaking hands and delivering on promises. If you get the chance, ask him about his grandfather. He has plenty of stories.