TOP SHELF TEAM

Top Shelf Marine has a strong image in the Adelaide sailing community and are happily supporting the following local elite athletes to strive for peak performance through optimum sailing comfort:

TODD HUGHES

Todd is the current South Australian State Champion in the Laser class and is a member of the South Australian Sports Institute and trains with the best coaches in Australia with the Australian Sailing Development Squad.  Todd has risen to the top of the Laser class in South Australia from a strong junior development in the International Cadet Class including representing Australia in Spain in 2004.


Competing throughout Australia and Internationally, Todd has an expert knowledge of the Sea product range, tried and tested throughout a range of conditions.

SHANE HUGHES & FELIX PATERSON

Shane & Felix have been teamed together in the 470 since 2007 and are ranked 3rd on the Australian Ranking List as of Jan 2010.  They are both members of the South Australian Sports Institute and have been campaigning the 470 nationally and throughout Europe against the best in the world.


With a comprehensive knowledge of the Sea range and comfort level Shane & Felix have seen the benefits of good quality, smart design and excellent movement first hand in an extremely broad range of conditions; from the cold waters of Lake Traunsee in Austria to the heat and humidity of Brisbane, Australia.

Shane Wears:

Convertible Wetsuit

Ultrawarm Long Sleeve

Hottop

Life Jacket (Series II)

Neoprene Socks

Skiff Boots


Product of Choice & Why:

Ultrawarm Long Sleeve

“With the Ultrawarm, I have the all the warmth I need without bulky spray jackets.”





Felix Wears:

Neoprene Skiff Pants

Ultrawarm Long Sleeve

Spanflex Shorts

Neoprene Socks

Skiff Boots


Product of Choice & Why:

Neoprene Pants Skiff

“Really nice and comfy and give great warmth and protection to my legs on trapeze.”



 

JACKIE STOKES

Jackie is the current South Australian International Cadet State Champion, and by finishing 5th in the Australian Championships has qualified to represent Australia in the Worlds in Puck, Poland in July 2010.


Whilst training throughout winter Jackie has experienced first hand the quality and warmth of the Sea range in the coldest conditions with training camps in Melbourne, Geelong, Adelaide, and Hobart.





Jackie Wears:

Neoprene Skiff Pants

Ultrawarm Long Sleeve

Life Jacket (Series II)


Product of Choice:

Neoprene Skiff Pants