Spinlock’s latest lifejackets are worn by Volvo Ocean Race sailors

16 Oct 2017

Spinlock’s custom lifejacket for the Volvo Ocean Race has been developed in collaboration with the world’s best offshore sailors

Spinlock is part of a group of official race partners that has developed and created products for the Volvo Ocean Race.

The fleet of Volvo 65s is fitted with a complete Spinlock rope holding and control package and the team at Spinlock has also developed a custom lifejacket for the crews taking part in the 2017-18 edition of the race. The design was tested by several VOR sailors including Dee Caffari, Zane Gils and Phil Harmer.

“Safety is a critical element in the Volvo Ocean Race and not only does personal safety equipment need to meet specific safety requirements it is required to be functional and comfortable to wear,” explained VOR boatyard spares and logistics manager Abby Ehler.

“Up until now lifejackets have generally been designed for the recreational sailor resulting in cumbersome and limiting design factors, so it is fantastic to see Spinlock’s enthusiasm to research and design a tailor-made product meeting the specific needs of the competitive offshore sailor.”

Spinlock’s CEO Chris Hill added: “The Volvo Ocean Race sailors and shore support have all expressed an overwhelming desire to improve the lifejacket used and taking their feedback and detailed requirements into consideration, we used our knowledge to develop the next generation in personal protection.”

Along with the custom lifejackets for the crew on board, each Volvo 65 is also equipped with Spinlock lifejacket harnesses, safety lines, carry equipment packs and PLB/MOB devices.

Spinlock will be on stand 03.201 at METSTRADE.

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