Spinlock and INEOS Britannia: A Strong Partnership in the America's Cup

 Spinlock and INEOS Britannia: A Strong Partnership in the America's Cup

INEOS Britannia, the British Challenger in the 37th America’s Cup, has topped the leaderboard at the end of the Round Robin stage of the Louis Vuitton Cup. The team, led by Ben Ainslie, secured a crucial win against Orient Express Racing Team (FRA) and later dominated a “Sail-Off” against Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli (ITA) to claim the top spot. This victory gives INEOS Britannia the privilege of choosing their opponent for the Semi-Final.

INEOS Britannia’s success is credited to the hard work of the entire team, both on the water and back at base, as they continue to refine their performance. Despite tough competition and challenging conditions, the British team maintained control throughout their races, demonstrating superior speed and tactical precision. With momentum building, the team is focused on continuing their strong performance in the Semi-Final.

 

Spinlock is proud to be a key partner of the INEOS Britannia racing team as the official supplier of cutting-edge safety and performance equipment, we ensure that the INEOS Britannia crew is equipped with the best possible gear as they push the limits of sailing technology and skill. Having worked with the team on all previous attempts to win the Americas Cup, Spinlock were excited to be given the chance to join the team again. With strong feedback and commentary from teams members, Spinlock have been quick to identify new flotation designs which offer the crews a new generation of flotation even more suited to the design of yacht and crew functions.

 

The AC PRO flotation aid is a new style product which provides a very lightweight structure to support the crew carried equipment such as air and comms equipment, which can then be inflated when required to provide a massive 75 newtons of buoyancy. We have worked hard to develop a new product which is very lightweight and unrestrictive for the crew, sailing in their very confined spaces, cooler in the hotter climates and each PFD tailored to the crew and their role. Cyclors and trimmers and not wearing the same, they are wearing a PFD tailored to their roll, with air and comms equipment mounted to provide the least discomfort. In the event of a MOB or capsize the AC PRO allows the crew to swim, dive and move more easily, unrestricted, before inflating manually when flotation is required. The inflatable support is high visibility and at 75N sits the wearer high out of the water, allowing safety crews to identify quickly.

 

Our collaboration with INEOS Britannia as Official Personal Flotation Device Supplier of the Team is rooted in a shared commitment to innovation, precision, and excellence. Spinlock’s advanced safety equipment, including our renowned Deckvest lifejackets, plays a crucial role in keeping the team safe as they navigate the intense challenges of America's Cup racing.