North Sails Apparel is to be official clothing supplier to the offshore races operated by the Royal Ocean Racing Club (RORC).
The races include the Rolex Fastnet Race, RORC Caribbean 600, RORC Transatlantic Race and the long-awaited return of the Admiral’s Cup.
The first year of the three year partnership will see North Sails Apparel outfit the RORC Race Team with outerwear and uniforms.
North Sails has also provided full race kit to ten crews on the Griffin project, which offers youth sailors a pathway into offshore racing.
The partnership is said to mark a ‘monumental milestone’ for North Sails Apparel.
“The partnership with RORC cements North Sails Apparel at the forefront of the marine clothing industry,” said Jeremy Wilton, RORC CEO.
We are delighted to be partnering with the Royal Ocean Racing Club.
Victor Duran, North Sails Apparel CEO
“Our members return to our races year after year because they know they will experience the best offshore racing in the world.
“We design our races to challenge, and our competitors rely on gear that gives them the opportunity to perform at their best and stay warm and dry in harsh offshore conditions.
“North Sails Apparel is built for exactly these conditions, and we’re excited to develop this partnership, ensuring our crews are equipped for the toughest challenges ahead.”
Victor Duran, North Sails Apparel CEO, added: “We are delighted to be partnering with the Royal Ocean Racing Club.
“We launched our technical performance gear with a singular goal – to create the best foul weather gear on the planet; it seemed a natural next step to partner with the world’s pre-eminent Ocean Racing Club.
“At North Sails Apparel we prioritise nurturing talent, and I’m particularly keen to watch the journey of the Griffin graduates.”
North Sails performance clothing line was launched in 2021.
