Australian sailing brand Zhik has extended its wetsuit recycling programme across Australia and New Zealand to help improve the circular life cycle of its products after disposal. Customers in Australia and New Zealand can now place their used wetsuits in “reZhikle” boxes located in over 30 partner stores to date. Zhik says more distributors of […]
The Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust is looking for freelance skippers for the 2023 summer season. The British sailing charity, which offers sailing and adventure trips to young people living with or beyond cancer, is sailing on four and five-day trips from Cowes on the Isle of Wight and Largs on Scotland’s west coast. “If you’re […]
Helly Hansen has released an Arctic Ocean Parka (RRP £700) for winter 2022. It’s designed to deliver full protection from the elements for cold weather sailors, and is made with a minimum of 50 per cent recycled content. This model builds on the brand’s first cold water parka introduced in 2020 and has been developed […]
Zhik says its new casual styled Flight Jacket crosses between street, dockside and the water. It has a cosy 240gsm recycled fleece lining, and is made with a recycled, breathable and showerproof outer fabric with a Space Variant twill face for a super smooth feel. With the addition of a durable water repellent coating for […]
Performance brand ODLO has announced it will acquire the 60-year-old British sailing brand, Henri-Lloyd. The acquisition comes months after ODLO announced the acquisition of Janus – a merino clothing manufacturer. The company says this latest move solidifies the brand’s commitment to growth and scale through acquisition across its portfolio. “We are excited about including Henri-Lloyd […]
Spinlock has expanded its production facility in Cowes, Isle of Wight, to help facilitate global sales growth and new markets. The additional 40 per cent space, alongside the existing production facility, allows the increasing factory team to source and hold more component stock, add in-house processes with new machinery and grow the company’s finished product […]
Typhoon International has introduced a new dry backpack. The Osea Dry Backpack, in graphite and black, is said to be extremely tough and 100% waterproof, even at the seams. There are two size options available, 20 and 40 litres. Each features a roll top closure, waterproof front zip pocket, front bungee cord attachment and mesh […]
Zhik’s original award-winning adjustable, nappy-style, T2 trapeze harness is making a return for performance sailors. Its new design features a lighter weight construction, reducing its weight by over 15%, and guarantees compliance with the latest World Sailing Racing Rules 2021-24 maximum weight requirements. Available in four sizes, the largest size (XL+) weighs in at just […]