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Zhik announces partnership with Norddeutscher Regatta Verein as official clothing partner

by Zhik 18 Feb 17:00 GMT
Zhik announces partnership with Norddeutscher Regatta Verein as official clothing partner © Peter Kaehl

Zhik, the pioneering Australian water sport brand, is teaming up with the Norddeutscher Regatta Verein (NRV) for the 2025 season, bringing cutting-edge performance gear to one of Europe's most prestigious sailing clubs. With a reputation for pushing boundaries in sailing apparel, Zhik is the perfect fit for NRV's high calibre racing ambitions.

"We're excited to welcome Zhik as our official clothing partner," says Tobias König, Chairman of NRV. "Zhik's relentless drive for innovation aligns with our mission to elevate regatta sailing at the highest level. Zhik's technology-driven approach to performance gear will give our sailors the edge they need."

Zhik CEO Mat Belcher, two-time Olympic champion and former NRV Olympic Team sailor, shares a deep personal connection with the club:

"As someone who's sailed under the NRV flag, I know first-hand how critical top-tier equipment is to success on the water. I also have incredible memories here, sailing for the NRV Olympic Team for several years. The professionalism, the passion for both dinghy and yacht racing, and the club's approach to supporting their youth programs makes this partnership even more special. It's fantastic to now join forces and build something long-term together. With the launch of our new youth wetsuit ranges in September 2024, bringing to market our new OFS600 and 700 ranges, along with expanding our technical lifestyle products, we are looking forward to supporting the club's sailors' performance on the water, whilst looking good off the water'.

Johannes Polgar, Zhik's European Sales Manager, also has a strong NRV background. As part of the NRV Olympic Team, he competed at the Olympic Games and became a Star European Champion.

Philipp Buhl, Laser world champion and Zhik Team Rider: "Zhik becoming partner of NRV is fantastic news for me and for all members of the club. Two of my strongest long time partners joining forces is a perfect fit. Zhik and NRV have been pushing my performance in the past and will do so even more efficient for my Olympic campaign 2028."

The partnership will be further strengthened by Zhik's German distributor, Peter Frisch GmbH, and Hamburg-based dealer, Yachtausrüstung Hamburg, ensuring NRV members have direct access to the latest Zhik innovations, gear that blends elite-level performance with progressive design.

For more information about Zhik and Zhik products, please visit www.zhik.com

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