BRISTOL, R.I. – US Sailing, the national governing body of sailing, today announced renowned eyewear outfitter, Revo as an official partner of both US Sailing and The US Sailing Team. Joining a prestigious roster of partners, Revo is the 16th addition in the past 12 months, fortifying US Sailing’s commitment to aligning with brands that match the organization’s goals.
Revo was created in 1985, when NASA Astrophysicist and Optical Engineer, Dr. Mitch Ruda, was working on a project for NASA when he had the idea to use the same coatings that protect satellites to protect eyes from the sun. Since then, Revo has been offering the clearest and most advanced high contrast polarized eyewear in the world. With both traditional and contemporary styles, the brand offers eyewear that is favored by fashion icons, athletes, and adventurers alike.
“I have been boating and sailing all my life so to have the opportunity to support the US Sailing Team is a great honor for me personally,” shared Cliff Robinson, Chief Executive Officer at Revo. “We want to make sure athletes have the best gear available to them and we are proud that the US Sailing Team will have the best performance and protection now that they will be outfitted in Revo.”
Revo is outfitting the entire US Sailing Team to compete internationally, symbolizing a global representation of the partnership.
“We are thrilled to have Revo as our partner,” states Eric Krasnoo, SVP Partnerships and Membership at US Sailing. “Revo products provide high-level functionality and style that our members crave and will be a great addition to the team’s gear.”
This partnership, which is in effect throughout 2024, is set to provide exclusive benefits to , offering discounts on Revo products.
About US Sailing
The United States Sailing Association (US Sailing), certified by the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee as the National Governing Body for the sport of sailing in the United States, is dedicated to leading, advancing, supporting, and ensuring integrity in sailing at every level. Founded in 1897, US Sailing, now serving over 40,000 members as well as over 1,500 yacht clubs and sailing centers, offers training and certifications for sailors, instructors, and race officials, oversees national championships, manages offshore ratings, conducts regional and national events, and spearheads initiatives to increase accessibility. US Sailing also leads the training and development of the US Sailing Team for the Olympic Games and high-performance international competitions, providing comprehensive financial, logistical, coaching, technical, fitness, marketing, and communications support, as well as managing the Team USA athlete selection procedures for the Olympic Games. More at www.ussailing.org.
About Revo
Founded in 1985, Revo quickly became a global performance eyewear brand known as the leader in polarized lens technology. Revo sunglasses were first created by utilizing lens technology developed by NASA as solar protection for satellites. More than 35 years later, Revo continues to build on its rich tradition of technology and innovation by offering the clearest and most advanced high-contrast polarized eyewear in the world with both contemporary and heritage designs. https://revo.com/
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