The next step was achieving the utmost wearability and freedom of movement, despite the thickness of the floating panels. Lightness and comfort are key factors in the development of any protective sports clothing: Without them, the garment itself can’t let athletes give it their all, so all of their effectiveness is lost.
Not only that, starting from the 37th America’s Cup, the needs of the Italian and New Zealand teams have evolved further. The Dainese Sea-Guard jacket is now available in two versions, to meet the different needs of different crew members – four of them are Cyclors, the other four are the Trimmers. The first pedal in an aerodynamic position at a specific station to generate the energy needed to activate the hydraulic systems, which allow the Trimmers to operate the controls that move the sails and mast.
The different functions required some differences in the construction of Sea-Guards, in a way that directly depends on the position assumed during the race and the movements that are necessary, whether mainly with the upper or lower part of the body. In particular, the jackets stand out in terms of the distribution of the floating and protective panels, fit, positioning of the oxygen tank, the radio and all the accessories.
In addition to the differences between the devices worn by Cyclors and Trimmers, a new feature of the 37th America’s Cup is the women’s trophy. To this end, Dainese has developed dedicated versions of the new Sea-Guards, which mirror the characteristics of the men’s garments but with dedicated sizes and fits.
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