Henri Lloyd takes to the water with FAST40+ Race Yacht Invictus
by Amy Grealish, Henri Lloyd 14 Jun 2016 20:48 BST
14 June 2016
Henri Lloyd supporting the Ker 40 Invictus for the 2016 FAST40 race circuit © Paul Wyeth /
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Premium British marine and lifestyle clothing brand, Henri Lloyd will be supporting the Ker 40+ race yacht Invictus for the 2016 FAST40+ race circuit.
Henri Lloyd will be kitting out the race team as they compete in the inaugural Fast 40+ season, which will take place on the Solent from April through to October.
In edition to the Henri Lloyd Phoenix Range which was worn by the team in 2015, the race crew will also adorn the Henri Lloyd Energy Jacket. New for 2016, the Energy Jacket was designed with the inshore racing sailor in mind, where performance and ease of movement through ergonomic design is paramount, the jacket benefits from only the necessary racing and high quality features as you would expect from Henri Lloyd, including a hi-vis foldaway hood, quick access and fast draining pockets, internal dartex storm cuffs.
Invictus is owned by Sir Keith Mills, who will share the helming this season with his son Alex. Sir Keith's long term skipper Rob Greenhalgh sails as tactician & crew boss. The boat is named after the William Henley poem published in 1888, which was the inspiration for the Invictus Games, which Sir Keith setup with Prince Harry in 2014. The line from the final stanza of the poem 'I AM the master of my fate' adorns the boom.
"We are looking forward to seeing our marine technical collection on Invictus and wish Sir Keith and his race crew the best of luck for their race circuit" Paul Strzelecki, Joint CEO Henri Lloyd.
Sir Keith added: "We are very pleased to have Henri Lloyd as a partner onboard Invictus for the first Fast 40+ season. I have always been a fan of Henri Lloyd's kit and on a boat as wet as Invictus it is so important to have kit that allows you to perform at the highest level. We are very grateful to Paul and his team at Henri Lloyd for their support".
Invictus had a creditable 2015 season, with podium results in all events entered, including winning the IRC 0 Class in the J.P.Morgan Asset Management Round the Island Race and a first place finish at the Royal Southern Fast 40 Regatta.
About Henri Lloyd
Henri Lloyd is a world renowned market leader in technical sailing gear and is also a premium lifestyle brand.
Recognised for their award winning pioneering designs, forward thinking intelligent innovations and for using the latest in technical fabrics, Henri Lloyd understand the needs of their global audience and our 2016 range reflects this.
Henri Lloyd were chosen by British America's Cup Challenger; Land Rover BAR to be their Official Technical Clothing Supplier and Merchandise Partner for the 35th America's Cup, the partnership has already pushed the boundaries of sailing apparel design and engineering, which in turn will benefit future Henri Lloyd ranges.
Henri Lloyd were also the proud sponsor of the winning entry in the Clipper 2013-14 Round the World Yacht Race; Henri Lloyd – 50 Years of Pioneering Spirit, and have committed to a two race partnership with the Clipper Race until 2018.
Founded in 1963, Henri Lloyd's strong international presence sees the brand represented in approximately 50 countries worldwide.
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