Musto becomes Official Technical Clothing Partner to France SailGP Team
by Musto 19 Apr 2021 13:18 BST
Musto becomes Official Technical Clothing Partner to France SailGP Team © France SailGP Team
Furthering its reputation as the world-leading performance clothing brand in sailing, Musto has joined forces with France SailGP Team as their Official Technical Clothing Partner for the next two seasons.
Always at the forefront of pioneering events and innovation within the sport, Musto will exclusively supply on-water technical racewear and shoreside kit for the French team, as the world-class athletes face-off against seven other national teams in the sport's pinnacle league.
The team will be decked out in a suite of Musto's industry-leading products, including its award-winning LPX kit, designed to give inshore sailors the edge on their competition. A dedicated merchandise collection will also be released as part of the partnership, available to purchase on the Musto and SailGP websites, in addition to select French retailers and at the SailGP events. The range will include must-have fan gear, aiming to inspire supporters to get out on the water.
SailGP's highly anticipated second season will kick off on 24 April in Bermuda, where the French team, led by multiple world champion Billy Besson, has been training in preparation for the first event in the league's second season. The Bermuda Sail Grand Prix presented by Hamilton Princess will be the league's first climate positive event, acting as a foundation for Musto and France SailGP Team's shared sustainability agenda. With the France SailGP Team joining the roster of international #TeamMusto partners, Musto will continue to innovate its product offering, using the best performance fabrics, combined with insights from the best sailors in the world, to develop future collections of environmentally conscious clothing that performs at the highest standard.
Musto's Head of Marketing, Nick Houchin, commented: "Musto's partnership with France SailGP Team is an exciting move for our brand as we expand our inshore offering, allowing us to showcase our expertise in high octane foiling racing. Our partnership will be truly collaborative, with the team feeding back to us about the marginal gains they need for success on the water, and in turn, our exceptional designers will translate these insights into world-leading designs using cutting edge technology.
"Musto has been creating the best performance gear in sailing since Keith Musto won a silver medal in the 1964 Tokyo Olympics, and we are proud to continue this legacy working with one of the most promising teams in the sport."
France SailGP Team Manager, Bruno Dubois, explained why Musto was the right choice for them: "It was an obvious choice for us; Musto's reputation and expertise in sailing is unparalleled. As foiling boats get faster and more streamlined, we need gear that will keep up and withstand the demands of racing in all conditions. Musto are leaders in their industry - by combining our platforms, we hope to engage a grassroots audience to inspire future sailors and encourage diversity within the sport. We are confident that our experience, paired with Musto's design expertise, is a winning combination."
For more information, please visit www.musto.com.
SailGP Season 2
- 24-25 April 2021 - Bermuda Sail Grand Prix presented by Hamilton Princess
- 5-6 June 2021 - Italy Sail Grand Prix | Tarento
- 17-18 July 2021 - Great Britain Sail Grand Prix | Plymouth
- 20-21 August 2021 - ROCKWOOL Denmark Sail Grand Prix | Aarhus
- 11-12 September 2021 - France Sail Grand Prix | Saint-Tropez
- 9-10 October 2021 - Spain Sail Grand Prix | Cadiz-Andalusia
- 29-30 January 2022 - New Zealand Sail Grand Prix | Christchurch
- 26-27 March 2022 - United States Sail Grand Prix | San Francisco (Grand Final)
About SailGP
SailGP races for a better future, championing a world powered by nature. The sport's pinnacle league, SailGP features national teams battling in short, intense races at iconic stadium-style venues across the globe, building to the grand final - and sailing's top prize of US$1 million. The high-tech, high-speed action features sailing's best athletes racing in identical supercharged F50 catamarans, flying at electrifying speeds exceeding 60 mph/100 kph. Visit SailGP.com for more information.
About Musto
As one of the world's leading technical clothing brands, Musto continuously pushes the boundaries of design and innovation. Musto is sold in over 40 countries, with a hard-earned reputation for innovation, testing, high performance and style.
Founded in 1964, Musto takes pride in its history of innovation by combining technical fabrication with design, to ensure that athletes continuously perform at their peak, no matter their environment. As technology allows us to take unprecedented steps in personal achievement, Musto seeks to give individuals the inside edge by designing the next generation of technical performance apparel manufactured to exceed expectations.