Zhik appointed Official Clothing Sponsor for Etchells World Championship
by Etchells Worlds 2016 11 Apr 2016 18:19 BST
31 August - 10 September 2016
Former Etchells World Champions. Australian sailing legend and Zhik Ambassador John Bertrand, racing with Andrew 'Dog' Palfrey © Zhik
The Cowes Etchells Fleet are delighted to announce that Zhik have agreed to be exclusive clothing sponsor for the 2016 Etchells World Championship in Cowes. This compliments Zhik's appointment as Official Technical Clothing Partner to the British Olympic Sailing Team and the Official Supplier to the Australian Olympic Team.
"Zhik are delighted to be the official clothing supplier to the 2016 Etchells World Championships in Cowes this summer. We have long been fans of the Etchells class with its great history and world class sailors, and we look forward to following the racing in what must be one of the most prestigious events in UK waters in 2016. Zhik wish all competitors, and all the organisers the very best of luck!" Simon Payne, Zhik Global Sales Director.
Zhik are providing clothing for each competitor at the 2016 Etchells World Championship, hosted by the Royal London Yacht Club in Cowes. There will also be prizes for many categories from their new shop in Cowes High Street, which is managed by Kate Palfrey, wife of America's Cup Coach and former Etchells World Champion Andrew 'Dog' Palfrey.
Zhik has an unparalleled reputation for creating innovative technical clothing, and in March 2016 launched the game changing AVLARE apparel. This new material is probably the most important new patent ever registered by Zhik. It stays completely dry even after being immersed in water and is less than a quarter of the weight of Spandex. AVLARE apparel is super-breathable and provides wind chill protection.
"In organising the Cowes Etchells Worlds we set a central object for the event to create a legacy that would benefit every stakeholder. Zhik are pioneers in technical clothing and their incredible support brings a real 'wow' factor to the world championships and with Zhik's assistance, the event is taking a massive leap towards meeting our objectives." Shaun Frohlich, Etchell World Championship Sponsorship Director.
The 2016 Etchells World Championship will be hosted by the Royal London Yacht Club in Cowes from 31 August - 10 September 2016. For more information visit www.2016.etchellsworlds.org