While some might question how much trickle-down there is from the current breed of foiling America’s Cup boats to the average sailor, there’s one area certain to benefit all of us—technical sailing clothing. In their second campaign with American Magic, Helly Hansen has been in constant consultation with the team to develop what, for us, represents the next generation of innovations in technical gear. Some are specific to AC boats, such as where knives and rescue air will be stored or strategically placed armor. But other aspects, such as the continued development of highly resilient materials that allow sailors to perform at the highest levels, are something we’re already seeing in Helly Hansen’s commercially available products. And while you can’t purchase the exact gear the American Magic team wears on the water yet (select pieces will be available next year), you can get a version of it, right now, through Helly Hansen’s In-Line Sailing Collection that feature some of the favorite pieces the team uses day in and day out. It’s a win-win for everyone.

Helly Hansen’s partnership with American Magic has also resulted in something sailors will love: the AC 37 NYYC American Magic Supporter Collection. We got a sneak peek at a few samples of the product line, which will have limited availability on the Helly Hansen website, with more gear being introduced throughout the campaign. A new red, white and blue American Magic logo adorns the back of each piece of gear, as well as a smaller version of the logo on the front.

First was the waterproof crew jacket, which is perfect for those cool spring sailing days when you’re on deck and just need a small buffer to keep the elements away, or maybe for a cool, foggy morning beach walk. It’s just a great, all-around grab-and-go jacket. You’ll appreciate the fleece-lined collar, behind which is an envelope for the hood, and fleece-lined front pockets. Speaking of pockets, there’s all you’ll need, including a front breast pocket for stashing a cellphone, the aforementioned hand-warmer pockets, and an inside security pocket.  But what’s really cool is the mesh liner in both the jacket body and the hood—the perfect moisture barrier. 

Then Helly offers the American Magic hoodie and racing tee.. The hoodie is made from cotton and includes a beefy drawstring and usual kangaroo-style pocket, for a classic comfy feel. The Racing Tee feels and acts like cotton but is actually made from recycled polyester that has been infused with recycled coffee grounds during the fiber creation process to provide everlasting UPF protection and natural anti-odor properties – yes, from recycled coffee grounds. It comes in what Helly Hansen calls a gray “fog,” in other words, a light gray. It’s a great all-around color that will keep you from overheating on hot days but not show dirt as easily as a white tee. It’s perfect for working on and around boats—or just showing support for the American Magic team. The Supporter Collection has a coolness factor that takes them well beyond your typical hoodie or tee.

The collection includes a wide variety of practical items, including tech T-shirts, jackets, pullovers, polo shirts, fleece, backpacks, belts and hats—something for every taste, interest and budget. And while much of it is unisex, there are a number of products designed specifically for women and kids, including a polo shirt, vest and fleece pullover for women, and tees and hats for kids. For more information on the complete collection, go to: hellyhansen.com/mens/shop-by/american-magic.

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One For the Books in St. Petersburg

A big turnout, lively parties and great racing. It’s what to expect at the Helly Hansen Sailing World Regatta Series in St. Petersburg.

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St. Pete is Going to Sizzle

All indications are the Helly Hansen Sailing World Regatta Series’ kick off in St. Petersburg is going to be hot. And we’re not just talking about the weather.

Two Days of Distance Races on Tap For St. Pete

For those who prefer long courses over windward/leewards, the one-day Rally Race format of the past was never enough fun, so organizers have doubled down for 2023 with two days.

Hobie 33s Sailing The Test of Time

We checked in with Hobie 333 preservationist Steven Attard at the Helly Hansen Sailing World Regatta Series in St. Petersburg to learn more about keeping these classic plastics competitive.

A Class Legend Wins His Caribbean Championship Berth

Three days of races in St. Pete continued a winning streak for the regatta and produced an overall champion with a winning streak of his own.

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As teams battled on the final day of the Helly Hansen Sailing World Regatta San Diego, the results shuffled in surprising ways.

A Day of Dominance in San Diego

When the breeze turned on for the second day of the Helly Hansen Sailing World Regatta Series, several class leaders turned on the performance.

Smooth Start to Helly Hansen Sailing World Regatta Series San Diego

The Helly Hansen Sailing World Regatta Series got off to a clean start on South Bay.

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Regatta Series Continues in San Diego

With mix of new and old, big and small, the Helly Hansen Sailing World Regatta Series rolls in to San Diego for a spring sailing kickoff.

Local Knowledge for the Helly Hansen Sailing World Regatta Series San Diego

Left or right? It’s an easy question but the answer is never straightforward. Luckily, Quantum Sails’ George Szabo has the local lowdown for the Helly Hansen Sailing World Regatta Series San Diego.

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Summer Sailing in Marblehead

Tips and tricks covering Tinkers Line to Halfway Rock to help simplify the mystifying current and trends to race at the top of your game.

Marblehead’s Marque Classes

At the final stop of the Helly Hansen Sailing World Regatta Series, the “slower” classes continue to thrive.

Team Elektra Wins IOD Fleet and Overall Title in Marblehead

Skipper Carolyn Corbet and her teammates on the IOD Elektra won the day, the regatta and the Overall title. Off to the BVIs they go.

Weather Stoppage for Saturday’s Marblehead Races

With low winds and high hopes, the sailors set out on the third day of the Helly Hansen Sailing World Regatta Series in Marblehead, but the action was a no-go.

Regatta Series Brings Out the Best of Marblehead

The Helly Hansen Sailing World Regatta Series rolls into the seaside town of Marblehead for another edition of this New England classic.

Taylors and Team Widnalls Tops at Helly Hansen Sailing World Regatta Marblehead

The Helly Hansen Sailing World Regatta Series scores a perfect weekend to pile on some scores for the season ending regatta.

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Mid-summer Classic On Tap for Marblehead Sailors

The Helly Hansen Sailing World Regatta Series stop in Marblehead will feature local and national talent in the mid-summer favorite.

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October 21-28, 2023

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Team Matros – Tom Bryant

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The Championship

Come along on a journey to the Caribbean for the Helly Hansen NOOD Championship hosted by Sunsail. You won’t want to miss it!

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Top J/105 Team Wins Caribbean Championship Berth at 2019 Helly Hansen NOOD Chicago

Morning rain and fog saw the remaining scheduled races cancelled on the third day of the 2019 Helly Hansen NOOD Regatta Chicago. Spirits were high,

Local Skipper John White Wins J/80 Class And Championship Berth

Top J/80 class skipper John White (Annapolis, MD) won three of eight races over three days, finishing the Helly Hansen NOOD Regatta weekend series 21-points

Rose’s Rosebud Emerges as J/70 Winner and San Diego NOOD Challenger

The third and final day of the 2019 Helly Hansen NOOD Regatta San Diego showcased plenty of tight racing across 12 one-design fleets. The regatta’s

Sun and Odenbach Shine on the 2019 St. Petersburg NOOD’s Final Day

It was another beautiful day for the final races of the Helly Hansen National Offshore One Design (NOOD) Regatta St. Petersburg. Once the sea breeze

Jud Smith and Crew Earn Helly Hansen 2018 NOOD Regatta at Marblehead Race Week’s Overall Title

Though early morning winds appeared promising, the breeze disappeared and never returned for the final day of the 2018 Helly Hansen National Offshore One Design

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Finishing Strong In Annapolis

It was a high-stress finale for the Helly Hansen Sailing World Regatta Series in Annapolis. But these winners kept their cool.

Scoreboard Shuffle At the Helly Hansen Sailing World Regatta Series Annapolis

The wind was light, the current strong and big changes on the scoreboard resulted. Here’s how the second day of the Helly Hansen Sailing World Regatta Series Annapolis played out.

Swept Away on Opening Day

A sketchy wind forecast turned to a brilliant day of racing on the first day of the Helly Hansen Sailing World Regatta Series in Annapolis. And there was some current, too. Plenty of it. Here’s how it all went down on Day 1.

Ready, Set Annapolis

The first weekend of May is reserved for the big start of the Annapolis sailing season, so here comes the 2023 Helly Hansen Sailing World Regatta Series.

The Lowdown on Long-Course Races in Annapolis

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Wayfarers Bound For Annapolis

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Jeff Davis’ Team Shamrock Overall Winner In Chicago

The wind blew out the final day of racing at the Helly Hansen Sailing World Regatta in Chicago. The results stand and the top J/111 team emerges as the overall winner.

Distance Racers Battle the Wind and the Clock

With the distance racers battling shifts and holes offshore, the buoy racing action continued on the second day of the Helly Hansen Sailing World Regatta Series in Chicago.

Soft Opening For Chicago’s Big Regatta

The breeze was light and the racing was tight on the kickoff of the 2023 Helly Hansen Sailing World Regatta Series in Chicago.

Chicago’s Summer Racing Season Commences

The big regatta to kick off the Chicago summer racing season gets underway this week with a few new twists to the Helly Hansen Sailing World Regatta Series lineup.

Chicago Local Knowledge With Quantum Sails

Late spring days offer some of the best sailing on Lake Michigan. Sailors with the most success will pay attention to the thermal shifts and look for the benefits of those lake breezes. Quantum Chicago’s Todd Basch breaks it down for the Helly Hansen Sailing World Regatta Series in Chicago.

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Helly Hansen, the Norway-based global leader in sailing, today announced its partnership with New York Yacht Club American Magic, the U.S. Challenger for the 36th America’s Cup, the highest prize in international sailing. With more than 140 years of innovation and performance-driven apparel trusted by professionals around the world, Helly Hansen will create sailing apparel for American Magic, sharing the goal of winning back the America’s Cup and bringing the “Auld Mug,” the oldest trophy in international sport, home to the United States.

“A warm, dry and comfortable sailing team is one that can perform at its best,” said Terry Hutchinson, Executive Director and Skipper of American Magic. “Having a partner that has been innovating in marine apparel for well over a century gives us a lot of confidence. The America’s Cup is all about pushing the limits of technology, and we’re excited to wear such well-engineered Helly Hansen products both on and off the water.”

Since 1877, Helly Hansen’s commitment to innovation and producing professional-grade apparel for the harshest conditions on the planet, has resulted in lasting partnerships with some of the top athletes and maritime teams competing today. New York Yacht Club is already a partner of Helly Hansen, having recognized Helly Hansen’s expertise in 2014 when they joined forces for the Resolute Cup. After winning the first America’s Cup in 1851, the New York Yacht Club, supporting American Magic’s new challenge for the Cup, held the Cup until 1983; recognized as the longest winning streak in sports history. As the successors of the historic New York Yacht Club sailors that defended the cup 24 times over 126 years, American Magic brings renewed passion and spirit to the upcoming events.

Skipper Terry Hutchinson will lead the charge with a crew of 11 on a foiling AC75 monohull, a new design created for the next America’s Cup. American Magic will compete during several America’s Cup World Series regatta over the next three years, which will culminate in the Prada Cup, (the Challenger finals) in early 2021. The winner of the Prada Cup will face the Defender, Emirates Team New Zealand, in the America’s Cup match, to be held in Auckland, New Zealand, in March 2021.

By combining award-winning apparel and technologies from Helly Hansen with experience and insight from one of the world’s top sailing teams, American Magic plans to challenge the Defender and bring the America’s Cup back to the U.S. Helly Hansen and American Magic will work together to create sailing apparel with maximum performance in mind, while supporting the US-based team’s identity.

“Helly Hansen’s history in creating performance apparel for the world’s sailing professionals is second to none,” said Paul Stoneham, CEO, Helly Hansen. “Every fabric, seam, panel and zipper makes a difference in enabling crews to execute their responsibilities to perfection on deck in such a fast-paced environment. It’s an honor for our brand to work with the American Magic team to help them achieve their dream to bring the cup home.”

To stay updated on the partnership between Helly Hansen and the New York Yacht Club’s American Magic, visit hellyhansen.com and americanmagic.com. A supporter apparel collection will be available through the Helly Hansen website starting in 2019.

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