Henri Lloyd represented in the Route du Rhum
by Amy Grealish, Henri Lloyd 21 Oct 2014 14:50 BST
21 October 2014
'Grey Power' skipper Sir Robin Knox-Johnston ahead of the Route du Rhum © onEdition
Henri Lloyd will be well represented through out the competing teams in the French single-handed classic race, the Route du Rhum.
Henri Lloyd long term Ambassador and Clipper Round the World Race founder; Sir Robin Knox-Johnston, aged 75, will be the oldest competitor in the race when he competes onboard his Open 60, Grey Power.
Sir Robin will be wearing Henri Lloyd's Ocean Pro Jacket and Hi-fits. Constructed from GORE-TEX® Pro Shell with OCEAN TECHNOLOGY, the jacket and hi-fits have all the qualities you'd expect for extreme ocean racing, including a highly-developed hood and collar system, which features the Dame Award winning OPTIVISION Hood System which provides unrivalled peripheral vision, whilst the hi-fits feature highly durable 500D Cordura in the seat and knee which increase durability in these high impact areas.
Sir Robin Knox-Johnston, skipper of Grey Power said: "Henri Lloyd has supported me since my solo circumnavigation back in 1968, and 46 years later, as I prepare to compete in the classic Route du Rhum race, I am very happy that our relationship continues.
"Whatever conditions await in this tough transatlantic crossing, I feel safe in the knowledge that my Henri Lloyd clothing will stand up to the challenge with me."
The crew of the Maxi80 Prince de Bretagne have also chosen Henri Lloyd for their race attire, skipper Lionel Lemonchois who has won this race twice previously and his team will be wearing Henri Lloyd's Elite range. Designed for offshore racing, the Henri Lloyd Elite range is 30% lighter and 20% more breathable than its predecessor, and therefore will deliver a step change in wearer comfort.
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