Zhik offer you a chance to race on AzkoNobel in Auckland

Leg 3, Cape Town to Melbourne, day 9, on board AkzoNobel. I think Emily Nagel may be happy to be on her way to Melbourne © James Blake / Volvo Ocean Race

Leg 3, Cape Town to Melbourne, day 3, on board AkzoNobel. As the team sail south the weather and water is becoming colder. Jobs up the bow like this are going to become even more unpleasant in the next couple of days © James Blake / Volvo Ocean Race

team AkzoNobel - Cape Town stopover. In-Port Race © Pedro Martinez / Volvo Ocean Race

Zhik, the world's leading designer, manufacturer and supplier of sailing apparel offer you the chance to race with team AkzoNobel in Auckland.

Emily Nagel's obviously enjoying her ride in the Southern Ocean - you can share the same experience on the Waitemata.

Buy before Christmas - and you can purchase a present your nearest and dearest will treasure - and you get the chance to race on a Volvo 65!

Win a money-can't-buy experience to race on the team AkzoNobel VO65 boat with the team in Auckland on 16th March 2018!!

Buy any Zhik product (online/through our resellers/our store) and you're in the draw to win!

Call us or drop into our flagship store and order a Zhik Gift Card and we can have it delivered to you in time for Christmas! Easy peasy and sure to please that sailor in everyone.

Phone orders must be made by Tues 19th Dec in order to get posted out in time for Christmas or pop into the store up until 3pm on Sunday 24th Dec and pick up the Zhik Gift Card.

To speak with the friendly and knowledgeable Zhik team call the NZ store:(09)379 3349

To enter and see terms and conditions click here

Prize inclusions:

- Return flights for two (ex DUDN / CHCH / WGTN) to Auckland
- Two nights 3*+ accommodation in central Auckland on 15th -17th March 2018
- Return airport transfers
- A money-can’t buy opportunity for one person to race with Skipper Simeon Tienpont and his team AkzoNobel crew in the VO65 ProAm race; steering, grinding and hoisting the sails at the Auckland stopover
- On board the VO65 for one ProAm race, and watching another race from the best seats in the house, the team AkzoNobel RIB
- Buffet lunch prior to the race, BBQ & beers after the race at the Volvo Ocean Race Sailors Terrace incl. prize giving ceremony
- Behinds the scenes at the team AkzoNobel team base
- Private Race Village Tour
- Team AkzoNobel Gift

Win a race place on board team AkzoNobel sailing in Auckland plus other goodies and extras to make your day very memorable - photo © Zhik

Zhik won the DAME award for the second year running at METZ for this zip on helmet getting a work-out in the Souther Ocean on team AkzoNobel - photo © James Blake / Volvo Ocean Race

team AkzoNobel - Leg 3, Cape Town to Melbourne, Start. - photo © Ainhoa Sanchez / Volvo Ocean Race