Henri-Lloyd clothing for Admiral's Cup

by Susan Preston Davis on 13 Jul 2003 Leading yachting clothing manufacturer, Henri-Lloyd, is Official Technical Clothing Supplier to the 2003 Admiral's Cup, continuing a long association with this prestigious event.

The competition which is organised by The
Royal Ocean Racing Club (RORC) takes place in Cowes, Isle of Wight, from 12th - 23rd July.

Henri-Lloyd is currently celebrating its 40th anniversary and over the past 40 years the company has kitted out many of the teams racing in the biennial Admiral's Cup championship.

For 2003 Henri-Lloyd is supplying sailing clothing to:

Peter Harrison's two Sailability Admiral's Cup teams racing for RORC and the Cowes Corinthian Yacht Club Team Tonic racing in the Royal Southern Yacht Club team The Spanish, Telefonica MoviStar Sailing Team, sailing for the Real Club
Nautico of Sangenjo

Henri-Lloyd is also providing the RORC race officials, organisers and media centre staff with event shirts and jackets.

Peter Wykeham Martin, The Royal Ocean Racing Club's Race Director said:

'We are delighted to have Henri-Lloyd on board as Official Clothing Suppliers to the 2003 Admiral's Cup. Henri-Lloyd is a world renowned high
quality brand and a well respected name in yachting and we are pleased to have them as part of our 'team'.'

Paul Strzelecki, Joint Chief Executive of Henri-Lloyd commented:

'Henri-Lloyd has been involved with The Admiral's Cup since the Company was formed in 1963. As we celebrate our 40th year in business we are delighted to be involved with The Royal Ocean Racing Club and The Admiral's Cup once again.'

The Admiral's Cup (12th - 23rd July) is organised by Royal Ocean Racing
Club and sponsors of the 2003 event include Corum, Champagne Mumm and
Henri-Lloyd.

Results are posted immediately after each race at www.rorc.org