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P I L O T E Nautical Flag T-Shirt

p i l o t e flag tshirt

This tee is for all those vexillology fans, or those who just love a classic nautical theme.

Of course all the yacht racing fans will instantly know the significance of each flag – because you always read the sailing instructions and know which flag means – ‘wear your life jacket’ or ‘no more racing today.’

In fact, we had to look up a few of the letters that make up Pilote. According to our research. three of the flags on this t-shirt are used in yacht racing, the following meanings apply…

P – Normal preparatory signal – no starting penalties are in effect. A boat over the line at the start can return through the line or round an end but must keep clear of boats not returning.

I – The Round-an-End Rule 30.1 will be in effect. A boat over the line during the minute before the start must sail to the pre-start side of the line around either end before starting.

L – When displayed afloat means: Come within hail or follow this boat. When displayed ashore means: A notice to competitors has been posted.

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The Problem with Common Sense… Inspired a Tee

common sense tee

It’s common sense. But sometimes, when you sit in meetings or shake your head in the middle of a particularly frustrating user experience, or feel like replying to a Tweet by someone who has amassed 12 followers in 10 years you sometimes wonder…

The problem with common sense is that it is not very common.

Paraphrasing a quote attributed by the internet to Voltaire.

We’ve been thinking about putting this quote on a t-shirt for a while. It really is designed for those of your digital nomads who need to make a point on a Skype call or marketing people with a bit of grey hair who know better.

You probably know someone who needs this tee. So it would make a great gift for that geeky person who ends up providing tech support for friends and family. That problem solver who seems to think that everything is obvious and tends to talk down to the idiots in the room.

Its a t-shirt design for the person who knows everything. The person with low tolerance for influencers who have never read a book – you know who you are.

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Custom Clothing for Sailing Teams & Crew

two sailors custom tshirt for sailing

Richmond Upon Thames, United Kingdom. Pilote will give Sailing Teams, Clubs and Regattas the ability to customise fashion and casual wear and sell it online to fans. For some teams, this could create a much needed revenue stream to help fund campaigns.

Merchandise that can be branded includes T-Shirts, Polo Shirts, Caps and rash-vests – and there is no minimum order.

Sailors, especially young sailors are focused on getting results and winning on the water. They might not have time to build an online store or leverage the power of Instagram to monetise their fan-base. Why should merchandising be available only to the big America’s Cup teams and professional crews?

David Fuller – Founder, Pilote

It doesn’t matter if you are sailing a 1 person dinghy or are part of a TP52 campaign, our business model means that you don’t have to make an up front investment to kit out your shore-crew, friends and family or fans. We can print or embroider a wide range of products.

If you are in the US or Europe – delivery could be as little as 2 days. We can ship internationally though, so if you are already planning for racing in Sydney or Auckland in next Summer, we can get your gear to you in 14-20 days.

10 years ago, you needed to spend a ton of money on setting up patterns, warehousing and distribution, understanding customs and having minimum orders. We allow sailing teams to create special one-off shirts for specific races, seasons and Limited Edition runs for VIP fans.

David Fuller, Founder, Pilote

Find out more about our Merchandising offer for Sailors and get your questions answered – here….

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‘Black on Black’ Collection

Pilote Black on Black TShirt

Richmond, Melbourne, Australia. Pilote announces a collection inspired by effortless cool and understated assuredness.

You can have in any colour you want, as long as it is black…

Paraphrasing Henry Ford.

Actually, this collection of embroidered garments fits well with the Team Pilote member who doesn’t need to shout from the rooftops. This is a subtle expression – classic and stylish with a limited run.

Featuring a couple of caps, unisex T-Shirt, beanie and Men’s and Women’s Polo shirts, each piece displays the most basic Pilote symbology.

The Unisex Tee comes in three colours. Black, Heather Black and OxBlood Black. So you can have one for each season, time of day or mood. Perfect for a training session in the Gym.

The trend for black ‘carbon’s sails on yachts continues, as does the use of black in sailing team uniforms. If that’s you – whether you’re campaigning a TP52 or sailing a Laser on your own – we have a Black Polo Shirt for Men and Women. Pair it with our vintage style cap.

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New to Pilote – Beanies.

best beanie sailing motorsport

Richmond, Melbourne, Victoria Australia.

Winter is here in the Southern Hemisphere. 1st of June in Melbourne means having a certain level of commitment to your favourite Team Pilote sports – but we are here to help with our newly added Pilote beanies.

Even if you aren’t down south, a beanie is one of those essential items – from dawn in the paddock at Le Mans to after sunset at the Round the Island Race, keeping your head warm in style is a easy.

Easily folded, these warm hats are perfect for keeping in your carry-on luggage or keeping in the glovebox, because you never know when you will need it.

Our new range of Beanies come in three colours: Black, Navy and heather Grey, embroidered with the Pilote logo in white.

Printed on demand in Europe or the USA, the Pilote Beanie can be with you in a week or so, depending on where you live.