Helly Hansen

Hydro Power Collection

Description

Helly Hansen Athletic Hydro Power Collection infuses progressive design into Sailing Apparel

OSLO, NORWAY (Spring 2011) -- Sailing regattas are won by paying attention to details. Victory goes to the best tactician. Helly Hansen has been the best tactician in sailing apparel design for 134 years. The company’s attention to detail ensures sailors they will stay dry and comfortable so they can perform at their best.

Helly’s Hydro Power collection of technical apparel and sportswear for sport boat sailors incorporates more than a century’s-worth of at-sea technical experience with progressive and youthful Scandinavian style. The collection of jackets, dry tops, smocks, insulators, bibs, pants and casual wear is both athletic and functional performance on water, and stylish enough for wear at work, home or play.

For wet days on the boat or on shore, the Hydro Power Bay Jacket is a progressive sailing-inspired protective shell styled for everyday use. The Bay is constructed with Helly Tech® two-layer waterproof breathable fabric and features a Polartec® fleece collar, a PU inner cuff that keeps water from creeping inside the sleeves, and a one-hand adjustable hem.

The Hydro Power Pant is a versatile high-activity sailing pant that complements the Bay Jacket with complete water protection from the waist down. The Helly Tech pant has a comfortable fit and articulated knees ideal for inshore racing and daylong or extended cruises.

If you’re sailing the kind of boat where lots of water is inevitable, the Hydro Power Dry Top features waterproof rubber neck and cuffs that keep water getting in. The body is constructed with Helly Tech O2 that promises the highest waterproof breathability rating in the Helly Hansen line. The top is designed for professional around-the-cans racers who want unrestricted movement and maximum protection.

When extra protection is required, the Hydro Power Shorts may be worn over or under your sailing bibs or on their own in warmer conditions. The shorts are made with Helly Tech and are lined for comfort. Durability is enhanced with a reinforced seat.

About Helly Hansen

Founded in Moss, Norway, in 1877, Helly Hansen continues to protect and enable professionals making their living on oceans and mountains around the world. Their apparel, developed through a blend of Scandinavian design and insights drawn from living in some of the harshest environments on earth, helps provide the confidence professionals need to step out into the elements and complete their jobs. The company invented the first supple, waterproof fabrics more than 130 years ago, created the first fleece fabrics in the 1960s and introduced the first technical baselayers made with LIFA® Stay Dry Technology in the 1970s. Today, Helly Hansen is the official uniform partner for more than 35 ski resorts and mountain guiding operations. The brand's outerwear, baselayers, sportswear and footwear for winter, outdoor and water sports are sold in more than 40 countries. To learn more about Helly Hansen's latest collections, visit www.hellyhansen.com.