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Musto has launched four new junior products in its Championship and Flexlite Alumin dinghy collections. A Long John, Long Sleeve Top, Smock and Aqua Top have been added to the four-piece collection, which is ideal for competitive youth athletes. Three years in the making with design, development and testing with the British Sailing Team, the Flexlite Alumin range is designed to give dinghy sailors the edge. New developments include an increase in the neoprene thickness to 3mm to give additional warmth, while Musto’s Alumin fabric provides the thermoregulatory benefi ts of thicker and heavier neoprene in a lighter product. Junior Flexlite Alumin 3.0 Long John: £110 Junior Flexlite Alumin 3.0 Long Sleeve Top: £110 Junior Championship Smock 2.0: £100 Junior Championship Aqua Top 2.0: £80 www.musto.com

SUPPORTING GREAT BRITAIN SAILGP

Have you been following the Great Britain SailGP team this season? You can show your support with the offi cial unisex team merchandise collection which includes key items as worn by Sir Ben Ainslie and the team during their SailGP duties. The standout item is the Mid Jacket, which uses recycled plastic bottles to create a high performing and breathable technical fl eece with thermal regulation and moisture wicking technology, featuring the GBR SailGP Team logo on the chest. Great Britain SailGP Team Mid Jacket: £120 Great Britain SailGP Team Organic Cotton Tee: £45 Great Britain SailGP Team Cap: £35 Great Britain SailGP Team Tech Polo: £60 www.henrilloyd.com Defi nitely a luxury item, from Swiss watchmaker Ulysse Nardin comes the fi rst Diver model largely composed of recycled fi shing nets, The Ocean Race Diver. Furthermore 95 per cent of the components are sourced within a 30km radius of the manufacturer. Every year up to 640,000 metric tons of fi shing nets are lost or abandoned, according to the UN. Ulysse Nardin is the Offi cial Timing Partner of The Ocean Race and race director Richard Brisius explained: “We have learned the need to respect the ocean and give the ocean a voice in order to protect it and restore its health. This innovative watch reminds us that now is the time to act.” £9,540 www.ulyssenardin.com

Image: Ulysse Nordin

PERFORMANCE SMOCK

Looking for new racing gear? Zhik’s latest Performance Smock for adult and junior sailors is designed for both dinghy and sportsboat racing. The smocks are made with Zhik’s lightweight, three layer breathable, waterproof Vecta fabric with a durable water repellent coating. Fully seam sealed and reinforced on critical wear areas, they have an offset adjustable PU neck seal, wrist seals and waist seal to prevent water ingress. The Performance Smock is cut to allow free and easy movement and can be worn over or under a buoyancy vest or PFD. Adult Performance Smock: XS – XXL Junior Performance Smock: 10 – 14 £159.95 www.zhik.com

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