In 2019, British sailor Pip Hare faced a critical challenge during her first solo IMOCA race, a 2000-mile journey from Brittany to Brest. Just a few days in, a crucial gooseneck pin on her yacht’s mast came loose, jeopardising her race and safety. With no time for a permanent repair, Pip thought fast – using a JCS Hi-Torque hose clamp to secure the pin. This quick fix held firm, allowing her to safely finish the race and showcasing the reliability of JCS clamps in even the most demanding conditions. Read the story in full.
As Pip prepares for the ultimate sailing challenge, the 2024 Vendée Globe, JCS Hi-Torque hose clamps will again be put to the test. The 24,000-mile solo race around the world, often called the “Everest of the Seas,” pushes both sailor and equipment to their limits. With strong ocean swells, freezing temperatures, and no outside assistance, every component on board must perform flawlessly.
THE ULTIMATE TEST: COMPLETING THE VENDÉE GLOBE
For Pip Hare, the Vendée Globe represents the pinnacle of sailing challenges. The race requires flawless performance from every system onboard her yacht, especially the fluid systems that manage fuel, cooling, and hydraulics. The challenges include:
Extreme Marine Conditions: Saltwater corrosion, intense cold, and relentless waves.
Tamper-Resistant Components: With no external assistance available, every component must be highly reliable and resistant to tampering or failure.
Solo Maintenance Needs: Equipment must be easy to maintain and adjust without external assistance, ensuring uninterrupted operation throughout the race.
JCS APPROACH: RELIABILITY UNDER EXTREME CONDITIONS
JCS Hi-Torque hose clamps, known for their superior corrosion resistance and high clamping force, will help keep Pip’s critical systems running smoothly, just as they did in 2019. Their reliability under extreme conditions ensures Pip can focus on the race, confident that her yacht’s systems are secured by the JCS hose clamps that saved her before.
“The Vendée Globe is the ultimate test of endurance – for both me and my yacht. Knowing I have JCS Hi-Torque hose clamps on board gives me total confidence that my critical systems will hold, even in the harshest conditions. They’ve saved me before, and I trust them to do it again.” – Pip Hare
WHY JCS HI-TORQUE HOSE CLAMPS?
-Corrosion Resistance: Made from high-grade 316 stainless steel, JCS hose clamps are designed to resist saltwater corrosion and extreme environmental conditions, ensuring longevity and reliability.
-Torque Capacity: These clamps deliver exceptional clamping force, providing a secure fit around hoses and pipes, even in high-pressure systems.
-Tamper Resistance: JCS’s Tamtorque clamps feature a secure locking mechanism to ensure the integrity of fluid systems throughout the race, which is crucial for a solo sailor.
-Ease of Use: Designed for quick installation and adjustment, JCS hose clamps allow for easy maintenance at sea, a necessity for uninterrupted performance in a solo race.
PREPARATION AND INSTALLATION
Pip Hare’s team has been working closely with JCS to prepare her yacht for the Vendée Globe. JCS hose clamps were installed on key fluid systems, including fuel lines, coolant systems, and hydraulic systems. The process includes:
System Check: Pre-race inspections tested the yacht’s systems under simulated high-pressure scenarios, ensuring all components could handle the expected stresses.
Race-Ready Testing: The yacht underwent a series of trial runs with JCS clamps installed. The clamps’ performance was validated, proving their reliability and leak-proof operation in real-world conditions.
Multi-torque Repair Kit: Multi-Torque adjustable banding hose clamps combine the strength and performance of the Hi-Torque hose clamp and the convenience of producing instant hose clamps to any design and diameter from a kit ideal for emergency repairs. Throughout the 24,000-mile journey, JCS Hi-Torque hose clamps will ensure her yacht’s critical systems remain operational, allowing Pip to focus on navigating and racing through even the most brutal of marine environments.
JCS PROUD SPONSORS OF PIP HARE OCEAN RACING VENDEE GLOBE 2024
Edward Mockridge, CEO at JCS said, “Pip’s determination to compete in the Vendée Globe in 2020, and the obstacles that she had to overcome just to get on the start line, let alone actually finish the race, just go to prove how resourceful she is. I was personally extremely proud to have supplied Pip with the hose clips that kept her in the race last time around, and we are all absolutely delighted to be able to increase our support for Pip and her team for the next Vendee Globe in 2024.”
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