Zhik to Supply Yachting New Zealand

Zhik have announced a partnership Yachting New Zealand to supply the sailors world class technical wet gear and clothing.

Zhik, the Australian based watersports brand, will be supplying the NZL Sailing team athletes and coaches with on water gear and shore uniform through until Rio 2016 as Yachting New Zealand’s Official Technical Clothing Partner.

“Zhik wet gear is a clear winning choice of technical apparel for the NZL Sailing Team” said High Performance Director Jez Fanstone. “The team is really comfortable in this brand and are excited to wear the used team uniform.”

Brian Conolly, Zhik’s Managing Director, was introduced to the NZL Sailing Team at the 50th Anniversary 2013 Volvo Yachting Excellence Awards in Auckland. “I was humbled to hear the recent achievements of the NZL Sailing Team, and kused this was a team we wanted to be a part of.” Brian explains.

Like the NZL Sailing Team’s rise from grassroots clubs around used Zealand to successful international athletes, Zhik has grown from a small Australasian dinghy sailing company to a global leader in fast wet gear products and high tech footwear.

“We put the same dedication and commitment into developing our gear as these sailors put into their campaigns. We want our gear to help the NZL Sailing Team win medals at World Championships and the Rio 2016 Olympics.” Brian continues.

YNZ’s Chief Executive Dave Abercrombie explained: “When we launch the NZL Sailing range of clothing later this year, a percentage of sales from those garments will be put back into YNZ’s club-based programmes.”