For Immediate Release
Contact: Kim Cooper
Gill Marine Clothing Signs 2024 Partnership Agreement as Official Apparel Supplier of Sail Newport
NEWPORT, RI (April 17, 2024) -Sail Newport announces that global marine gear brand Gill has been named their official apparel supplier for the 2024 season. The Sail Newport staff will wear the Gill-branded gear for adult and youth instructional and racing programs, regattas, rental programs, sailing center operations, and special events.
"Gill is a trusted sailing brand, and we’re proud to outfit our staff of over fifty sailing instructors, coaches, race committee, and managers. Gill is synonymous with sailing, and its gear is unmatched for excellent performance in all weather conditions,” says Brad Read, executive director of Sail Newport.
In addition to foul weather gear, Gill will provide casual apparel for the sailing staff and on-the-water volunteers.
“We're really looking forward to another great year working in partnership with Sail Newport. They're such a significant pillar within the Newport sailing community; together, we hope we can support and expand the great work they’re doing to increase access for both youth and adult sailors,” says Gill North America Executive Vice President Dominic McCarthy.
Gill will also sponsor Sail Newport regattas and clinics, including The Annual Youth Challenge (June 8-9) and The Brooke. E. Gonzalez Advanced Racing Clinic (June 14-16), The new C420 Invitational Clinic (June 20-21), the 40th Anniversary Newport Regatta (July 13-14), the USODA New England Championships (August 13-15), Sail for Hope (Sept. 28), and the Halloween Howl (Oct. 26-27).
Sail Newport’s adult Learn-to-Sail Program and a youth sailing essay contest will also be sponsored by Gill.
Read points to Gill’s commitment to sustainability as a primary factor in selecting Gill brand for Sail Newport’s apparel partner, "Gill has truly led the marine industry to reduce its environmental impact. From their responsible sourcing to engineering sustainable technology and fabrics, Gill is a meaningful partner in our effort to protect our ocean in the making of the best marine clothing available."
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About Gill
Gill was an idea first born on British waters in 1975 by founder Nick Gill, a keen sailor who wanted to create a range of sailing products without compromise: the best fabrics, the best features, and the best quality.
Now trusted for over 40 years, Gill has grown into an established technical apparel brand meeting consumer needs both on and off the water and continues to combine innovative design with the latest fabric technology to increase the performance of its range.
Distributed around the world to 37 countries and more recently through a global e-commerce platform, Gill remains the number one marine glove brand, and its comprehensive product range is driven by the well-known Race Ocean jacket (OC1) as well as global bestseller the Offshore jacket (OS2) continue to set it apart.
Location: Gill’s Flagship Store is located at 364B Thames St., Newport, RI 02840.
Contact: Katie Pelletier, Marine Marketing Manager, Gill North America
About Sail Newport
Sail Newport is one of the world's most active public sailing centers. Located in Fort Adams State Park on the Newport, RI waterfront, the nonprofit organization has provided affordable sailing programs, regattas, and events for over forty years. Their programs include instructional programs for adults and youth starting at age five, sailboat rentals, team training, weeknight racing series, and local, national, and world championship regattas.
At the core of Sail Newport is a unique experiential sailing program for its local public elementary school. The Sail Newport Pell Elementary School Science and Sailing Program integrates learning to sail with STEM topics during the students' school day. In collaboration with the Newport Public School System, the harbor classroom operates in the spring and fall semesters.
Location: Sail Newport is located in Fort Adams State Park on the southwest side of Newport Harbor.
