The United States SailGP Team announced today a partnership extension with Zhik, a cutting-edge clothing brand with innovative sailing gear, to continue providing apparel as the Official Technical Partner to the U.S. SailGP Team. This partnership announcement comes on the heels of the U.S. SailGP Team’s recent announcement with leading global financial solutions company Apex Group.

“We’re proud to be extending our team’s partnership with Zhik ahead of our 2025 Season start,” says Mike Buckley, 2x World Champion Sailor, and CEO & Co-Owner of the U.S. SailGP Team. “Zhik makes the best wet suits and is constantly working to perfect their craft and improve our athlete performance. Their innovative gear and cutting-edge technology have been key in ensuring that our team has the tools we need to excel on the water and achieve our goals, and we are proud to be continuing this collaboration between our two organizations.”

2025 Season // USA Zhik announcement 1

SailGP, one of the fastest growing sports properties in the world, kicks off its 2025 season on November 23-24 in Dubai, and the U.S. SailGP Team, led by Mike Buckley, Taylor Canfield, and Anna Weis, will be sporting Zhik technical apparel on the water.

As part of the extended partnership between Zhik, the U.S. SailGP Team will be wearing Zhik-branded on-water technical gear including the team’s wetsuits and drysuits. The partnership extension will be showcased further during the team’s time on the water as the Zhik logo will be included on the U.S. SailGP Team F50.

2025 Season // USA Zhik announcement 2

“We are excited to continue our partnership with the U.S. SailGP Team, a true standout in the sailing community that is committed to growing the sport and a great example of what athletes in the U.S. can aspire to,” says Johnny Rodgers, Zhik Head of Marketing/Partnerships & Global Sponsorship Manager. “By providing the team with our innovative Zhik gear, we remain dedicated to supporting the performance goals of the U.S. SailGP Team as they strive for excellence on the water. We look forward to continuing this collaboration to create incredible opportunities for athletes in the U.S. Together, we can elevate the sport and inspire the next generation of athletes in the United States.”

2025 Season // USA Zhik announcement 3

The U.S. SailGP Team is gearing up for the upcoming 2025 Season, which features 14 events spanning five continents, including three thrilling events at home in the United States. The team will compete in Los Angeles (Mar. 15-16), San Francisco (Mar. 22-23), and New York City (Jun. 7-8) to showcase their skills on home turf. This SailGP season promises to be an exciting opportunity for the U.S. SailGP Team to present their dynamic and ambitious team in these iconic locations around the globe.

For more information on the United States SailGP Team and other official team partners, please visit the U.S. SailGP Team website.