Ægir Race Sailing Jacket 2.0 / €750

In any sport, apparel and equipment suppliers can only optimise their products by working with the most demanding athletes. In sailing, the extremes of The Ocean Race have long made it the ideal testing ground. As specialists in keeping sailors safe and dry since 1877, it’s no surprise that Helly Hansen’s association with sailing’s toughest team race spans more than 40 years.

Helly Hansen’s top-flight Ægir series debuted in the race’s 1997-98 edition and has evolved alongside it ever since. In 2008-09, its 5-ply fabrics withstood the ultimate workout on Ericsson 4’s winning campaign, while collaboration with the all-woman Team SCA in 2014-15 marked a pivot toward inclusivity for its professional offshore collection.

For The Ocean Race 2022-23, a fresh round of upgrades saw Helly Hansen adapting to the demands of high-speed foil sailing and implementing new environmental standards. Its new Ægir Race Sailing Jacket 2.0 is the collection’s flagship, boasting levels of performance and responsibility that earned gold at this year’s German Design Awards.

Leading sustainability features on the new-generation jacket include a recycled face fabric and durable, PFC-free water-repellence that lower its impact without compromising performance. Other innovations enhance both aspects, like seamless side and shoulder panels that maximise freedom of movement while extending the jacket’s life.

On Helly Hansen’s new Ægir collection, details designed to improve product repairability and longevity make vital contributions to overall sustainability. With the world’s oceans in perilous decline, pro sailing’s most iconic brands have added incentive to help reverse the trend.