The Sundance Marine Melbourne to Osaka Organising Committee are delighted that Gill is our clothing sponsor for the 2018 race. The technical marine clothing products manufactured by Gill are most suitable for the wide variety of conditions experienced in this unique race.
With a 5,500 nautical mile course passing through multiple weather systems as it crosses the Pacific Ocean, it’s the ideal event for Gill to be involved with.
Gill is a leading marine clothing brand worldwide with over 35 years experience making high quality technical and casual sailing apparel. Product ranges from ocean through to dinghy and onshore wear make up a catalogue that covers every use for the marine enthusiast.
This race traverses a broad range of sailing conditions and competitors can expect everything from wet and blustery conditions in Bass Strait, to long, sweltering days in the doldrums, and then cooler, fresh conditions as they approach Spring in Japan.
Preparation will be key, and competitors can maximise performance staying warm and dry in the latest Gill technical range from wet weather gear, mid-layers, thermals, and the latest in lightweight UV protection.
Gill Australia Director Paul Schulz, who is also a competitor in the 2018 event said the company was very proud to be involved with the event and looked forward to supporting many of the fleet as they head north to Japan.
“This event epitomises what Gill is all about. The voyage of such a long race with multiple weather systems really throws out the challenge of what to wear. We have some fantastic products in our Offshore range which are extremely lightweight which for our yacht being the smallest in the fleet is really critical. We don’t have a lot of space and weight to play with!”
Gill are providing branded polo shirts for the on-water race officials, shore-side volunteers and competitors.
Gill will also support the event with a fantastic range of merchandise featuring the Melbourne Osaka Cup logo. Check out the range.
This Gill special event merchandise range will also be available via event sponsors Sundance Marine. They are located at 3/36 Jetty Road Sandringham and they are open 6 days a week.