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SPINLOCK IS OFFICIAL LIFEJACKET SUPPLIER

Spinlock is to be the official lifejacket supplier for the next two editions of the Clipper Race.

The company will kit out each of the Clipper Race crews with Deckvest VITO lifejackets, the latest performance safety lines and personal AIS devices.

Training and support will also be given to crews and organisers.

The toughest sailing challenges can only have the highest standard of equipment,” said Clipper Race co-founder and chairman, Sir Robin Knox-Johnston. “That is why we welcome Spinlock as the official lifejacket supplier to the Clipper 2019-20 Race to provide top of the range lifejackets for all our crew to use.”

As an official supplier to the race, Spinlock will aim to amplify its brand awareness around the world and play a part in developing sailing in new regions.

Better performance

“Like Spinlock, the Clipper Race recognises that safety equipment should be treated as personal equipment,” added Spinlock CEO Chris Hill. “Crew will perform better and enjoy their sailing more if that product is designed to fit well, allow them to perform without hindrance, feel like a piece of sports equipment, whilst of course performing as a piece of safety equipment if required.”

The Clipper Round the World Yacht Race enables amateur sailors to race around the world taking on some of the world’s toughest oceans and conditions.

The next edition will take place this summer with the route taking the sailors from the UK to South America, South Africa, Australia, China and the USA, before returning to the UK 11 months later.

Pic credit: Richard Langdon, Clipper Round the World Yacht Race

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