Champions’ Choice: Zhik Performance Gear Powers Comanche to 2025 Sydney to Hobart Victory

We are thrilled to celebrate a monumental achievement on the global racing stage! Zhik, a global pioneer in high-performance marine apparel, has successfully powered the legendary maxi-yacht Master Lock Comanche to a hard-earned Line Honours victory in the historic 80th Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race.

After 628 nautical miles of tactical duels, brutal sea states, and the notorious winds of the Bass Strait, the Comanche crew crossed the finish line in Hobart with a time of 2 days, 5 hours, 3 minutes, and 36 seconds.

Built for the World’s Most Demanding Environments

Offshore racing at this elite level places uncompromising demands on both crew and equipment. To combat constant moisture, freezing spray, and rapidly shifting temperatures over days at sea, the Comanche team fully relied on Zhik’s premier offshore systems:

• OFS800 Offshore Range: Engineered for extended ocean deployment, this flagship wet weather system provided durable, breathable protection from unrelenting wind and water without sacrificing the mobility needed for heavy deck work.

• Zhik Seaboot 700: The crew's choice underfoot, delivering critical grip, stability, and thermal insulation on slick, high-angle carbon decks during grueling night watches.

• Zhik UV Apparel & Base Layers: A versatile, layered system that allowed the sailors to adapt efficiently as weather transitioned from intense sun exposure to wet, light-air conditions.

Insights from the Helm

"We’re an incredible team, and that’s what we focus on. When the challenge was thrown at us, we knew exactly what we had to do." — James Mayo, Co-skipper of Comanche

"It’s absolutely amazing... I’ve never seen anything like it in the Sydney Hobart — all the boats so close together on day two. [The win] was a result built on experience, preparation, and trust in gear." — Matt Allen, Co-skipper of Comanche

Bring Championship-Proven Gear to Your Next Adventure

Comanche’s spectacular 2025 victory stands as the ultimate real-world proof of what happens when elite execution meets proven technical performance apparel. When conditions leave zero room for compromise, the world's best trust Zhik.

As an authorized distributor, we are proud to stock the exact same championship-winning gear relied on by the world's top offshore athletes. Head over to our online catalog or visit us in-store to explore the OFS800 Offshore range and the Seaboot 700 series today!