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Coaches wear Zhik- John Bertrand (US) with the AST

by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World.com on 23 Jul 2014
Oliver Tweddell Finn Squad Australian Sailing Team - ISAF Sailing World Cup, Melbourne Day 6 Finn Richard Gladwell www.photosport.co.nz
Top sailors (and their coaches) need top clothing to deliver a top performance.


Former Laser World Champion and Olympic Silver medallist in the Finn class, John Bertrand (USA), now a coach with the Australian Sailing Team, describes the Zhik gear they need to wear as coaches in the long hours they spend on the water under cold and wet conditions.

Stay tuned for more from the Zhik team.



John Bertrand (USA) coach with the Austalian Sailing Team © SW
John Bertrand (USA) coach with the Austalian Sailing Team © SW



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