OSLO, Norway, Oct. 30, 2024 — Helly Hansen, a leading global sailing brand, and the Germany SailGP Team have announced a partnership for SailGP Season 5 in 2024-25. As the team’s Official Clothing Supplier, Helly Hansen will provide high-performance gear as they compete in one of the most thrilling sailing races.
SailGP is a global event where national teams race in identical F50 catamarans, reaching speeds close to 100 km/h. The race takes place across iconic sailing locations worldwide in various weather conditions. Season 5 kicks off in Dubai in November 2024.
“SailGP is unlike any other regatta,” said Gabriele Galaverni, Brand Partnerships Director at Helly Hansen. “This race pushes sailing’s top athletes to the limit, and we are excited to partner with the Germany SailGP Team for the upcoming season. We are committed to providing this team with the best technical gear to give them a competitive advantage as they compete against other national teams.”
Tim Krieglstein, CEO of the Germany SailGP Team, is thrilled about the partnership, “SailGP is the world’s most exciting race on-water and demands a lot from our team, including handling various weather conditions. In our first season, we faced heat, strong winds, rain, and storms. With Helly Hansen as our outfitter and official sponsor, we are fully prepared for all the challenges. The technical equipment allows our athletes to focus completely on racing.”
Erik Heil, driver for the Germany SailGP Team added, “This is a great opportunity for us to collaborate with Helly Hansen’s designers to develop equipment that perfectly suits our racing needs. Helly Hansen’s extensive experience in technical sailing apparel combined with our on-water experience makes for an ideal partnership in creating optimal equipment for the upcoming season.”
The German team made a strong debut in Season 4, with Olympian Erik Heil at the helm. The team includes experienced wing trimmer Stuart Bithell, flight controller James Wierzbowski, and reigning U21 World Champion in the 49er FX Anna Barth, who is the team’s strategist. The team boasts a renowned ownership team, comprising Thomas Riedel, president of Riedel Communications, and four-time F1 World Champion Sebastian Vettel.
A global leader in technical sailing apparel and official sponsor of the team, Helly Hansen is trusted by professionals worldwide. The brand uses insights and feedback from professionals to create gear that prioritizes innovation, high-performance, and protection. Partnering with the Germany SailGP Team, the Norway-based brand will continue to draw inspiration from their experience to create gear that pushes the boundaries of performance while providing maximum protection in challenging conditions.
As the Official Clothing Supplier to the Germany SailGP Team, the sailors will be equipped with top-tier pieces from Helly Hansen’s aerodynamic HydroPower collection. Racing in high-tech, high-speed F50 catamarans, the team will rely on their gear to push harder and faster. Helly Hansen’s designers will work closely with the team to refine and test new features and designs.
The German team will start the season alongside ten other teams with the Emirates Dubai Sail Grand Prix on November 23, 2024. The race will visit thirteen other international cities, culminating in a winner-takes-all Grand Final in November 2025.
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