Spanish-based sailing team, MAPFRE – a leading contender for the 2017-18 Volvo Ocean Race – has named Helly Hansen as its official apparel and footwear provider for their sailing and shore crew. The experienced team will wear Helly Hansen’s outerwear, midlayers, base layers and footwear, designed to perform in the most diverse and challenging ocean…
Gill, the leading global sailing clothing brand is proud to be the official technical clothing sponsor to the J/70 Worlds, held in Porto Cervo. 175 teams from all over the world come to experience Porto Cervo’s ideal competitive sailing conditions; characterised by prevailing north-westerly breezes which make it an outstanding place to sail in crystal clear, emerald-coloured sea. Combined with…
The life of legendary waterman Jack O’Neill, father of the wetsuit founder of the O’Neill brand, was honoured spectacularly in a worldwide series of memorial paddle outs. Jack’s legacy was celebrated on a global scale on July 9th with a historic worldwide ceremony. If the ultimate purpose of life is to love and be loved,…
All crew in the Clipper 2017-18 Race will be wearing award-winning MOB1 man overboard device with integrated AIS and DSC in their lifejackets Ocean Safety and Ocean Signal have joined forces to supply the award-winning Ocean Signal rescueME MOB1 AIS man overboard device to all the crews taking part in the Clipper 2017-18 Round the…
Typhoon International, the world leading manufacturer of drysuits, has revealed a stylish wetsuit for spring and summer. The innovative Typhoon TX2 OFZ is built in a 2/3mm thickness for those less cold mid-year months. The ultimate all rounder, the Typhoon TX2 offers a great combination of some really advanced features that would be expected on…
Global technical sailing brand, Helly Hansen, announces a three-year deal with one of the world’s largest yacht races, the Round the Island Race in association with Cloudy Bay, as its Official Clothing Partner. Organised by the Island Sailing Club, the Round the Island Race is the famous one-day sailing event, attracting more than 1,600 boats with…
Global technical sailing brand, Helly Hansen, announces its exciting sponsorship as the Official Clothing Partner of Sir Keith Mills’ Ker 40+, Invictus, for 2017. Designed by renowned British designer, Jason Ker, Invictus is owned by British entrepreneur Sir Keith Mills. Competing in the Fast 40+ race circuit, Invictus is helmed by Sir Keith and his son,…
Putting on a drysuit just got a whole lot easier with Typhoon International’s Ezeedon drysuit. The Ezeedon suit is part of Typhoon’s new 2017 range and is the perfect choice for dinghy, kayak and general watersports use. Its revolutionary feature is a unique curved front entry zip system which sits higher on the body, maximising…
Helly Hansen was born by the sea in 1877, and has been working ever since towards producing apparel of the highest quality and design for professional sailors. Trusted by professionals for its unique designs and incomparable durability, Helly Hansen continues to create gear that focuses on the technical features to protect users from the volatile…
Premium British marine and lifestyle clothing brand, Henri Lloyd is delighted to announce their three year partnership with the FAST40+ Class. As the Official Technical Clothing Partner to the FAST40+ Class, Henri Lloyd will be working alongside the class organisers and owners to provide bespoke crew kit packages on Henri Lloyd’s latest inshore race apparel.…
