Zhik extends partnership with US SailGP team for 2025 season

Australian sailing apparel company Zhik has announced it will continue as the official technical partner of the United States SailGP team.

“We’re thrilled to deepen our partnership with the US SailGP team—a true trailblazer in the sailing world and an inspiring example for athletes across the globe,” says Johnny Rodgers, Zhik’s head of marketing and global sponsorship manager. “Equipping them with our cutting-edge Zhik gear, we’re committed to fuelling their relentless pursuit of excellence on the water. Together, we’re not only pushing the boundaries of performance but also building a brighter future for sailing, creating extraordinary opportunities, and inspiring the next generation of US athletes to reach for greatness.”

Six teams in the SailGP fleet chose Zhik performance apparel in the 2023 season — over half of all teams participating.

The US SailGP team, managed by Mike Buckley, Taylor Canfield, and Anna Weis, will wear Zhik’s technical apparel during the upcoming season, which launches in Dubai on 23-24 November 2024. This collaboration will also see the Zhik logo featured on the team’s F50 catamaran.

Buckley, two-time world champion sailor and co-owner of the US SailGP team, says: “We’re proud to be extending our team’s partnership with Zhik ahead of our 2025 Season start. Zhik makes the best wetsuits and is constantly working to perfect their craft and improve our athlete performance.

“Their innovative gear and cutting-edge technology have been key in ensuring that our team has the tools we need to excel on the water and achieve our goals, and we are proud to be continuing this collaboration between our two organisations.”

For the 2025 season, the US SailGP team will participate in 14 events across five continents, including three events in the United States. These US events will take place in Los Angeles (15-16 March 2025), San Francisco (22-23 March 2025), and New York City (7-8 June 2025).