AFTERMARKET More than 2km of wire used per yacht 14/04/2023 Save article Sta-Lok Terminals is returning as the official standing rigging supplier for the next edition of the Clipper Race. SHOW FULLSCREEN Sta-Lok is kitting out the Clipper 70 yachts prior to the next edition of the Clipper Race This will be the Essex-based company’s third edition of partnership with the round the world yacht race, with Sta-Lok again providing its fittings for the fleet of Clipper 70 ocean racing yachts. As part of the partnership, Sta-Lok provides hundreds of fittings and more than 2km of stainless-steel wire for the Clipper 70 rigs. Ahead of each edition, the 11 Clipper 70s are refitted with new fittings to ensure maximum safety of the rig in the severe ocean conditions faced. “We see this partnership as the main portal for us to represent our products around the world,” said Terry Barfield, Sta-Lok MD said. “Seeing the crew sailing in extreme weather and severe sea conditions in the footage that is sent back from the yachts is inspiring. “For us, we see that the teams are relying on our fittings to get them safely around the world, and the proudest moment for us is seeing the teams arrive safely back after a circumnavigation.” Fleet rigger, Andy Peck, added: “Sta-Lok supplies over 2400m of wire, plus around 40 fittings per yacht which are assembled by our rigging team by hand. Assembling over hundreds of fittings across the eleven yachts is a big task, so having a product that is so easy to assemble is key.” All the yachts are currently being refitted in Gosport, ahead of the start of the 40,000nm race which gets underway this summer. The announcement coincides with the rigging company’s 50th anniversary of manufacturing. Topics Clipper RaceMasts, spars, sails & riggingocean racingRiggingyacht race

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