New Range of High Performance Sailing Gear

30 July 2007

Iconic New Zealand Brand, Line 7, Launches New Range of High Performance Sailing Gear for Next Generation of America’s Cup Challenger’s

Tested and created in New Zealand’s harsh marine conditions – the same conditions that churn out world champion sailors year after year - iconic, New Zealand brand, Line 7 has launched its most advanced high performance sailing apparel to date.

Styled in New Zealand, Line 7’s marine range combines technical fabrics which are durable with design and detailing that sets them apart. Designed for today’s sailing enthusiasts, the new marine range builds on this heritage of ensuring sailors remain warm and dry in the most challenging environments possible.

Line 7, arguably the America’s Cup most “winning-est” clothing brand, has been involved with the America's Cup - on the water and on the shore - since 1977, when they outfitted Captain Ted Turner and the winning crew of Courageous with their legendary wet weather gear. Line 7 has been worn aboard the America’s Cup winners Courageous (1977), Freedom (1980), Australia 2 (1983), Stars and Stripes (1987), Team New Zealand (1995), Team New Zealand (2000). When John Bertrand's Australia ll wrested the Cup away from New York in 1983 and brought the America's Cup to new worldwide prominence, their choice was Line 7. The involvement with Team New Zealand goes back to 1987, and from 1995 Line 7 has been the official clothing supplier to Team New Zealand.

For more than forty years, wherever sailors have made history, Line 7 has been there with them. Team New Zealand, Peter Blake, Grand Dalton, Bruce Kendall, The America's Cup, Admiral’s Cup, One Ton Cup, Volvo Ocean Race, Sydney to Hobart, Round the World Yacht Races and Olympic Games are but a few of the success stories.

Whether you’re sailing under the sunny skies of Valencia or braving a storm on the Cook Strait, Line 7’s sailing apparel is guaranteed to keep you dry and comfortable. The Marine range is available from August 2007 at leading marine stores and online at www.line7.com. For other stockists call Line 7: NZ telephone 9 308 7700, Australia telephone 2 969 79100.

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About Line 7
Born in 1963, Line 7 rapidly became a trusted name with sailors around the world for its high performance wet weather apparel. Today, the iconic New Zealand brand, offers quality and comfort to more than just the sailing elite with its stylish range of casual lifestyle clothing for men and women.
www.line7.com

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