Kingston, May 21, 2025 – Sail Canada is pleased to announce the partnership with the Canadian sunglasses company ZiZU Optics.
Started in 2014, ZiZU Optics is offering high quality, fashionable and durable eyewear at affordable prices, including polarized gradient sunglasses for the reality of the sport of sailing. ZiZU Optics products are designed with the athlete in mind, whether sailors are a Wednesday night racing crew member or a National team member.
Sail Canada is the latest sport organization to partners with ZiZU Optics who is already working with Canoe Kayak Canada, Triathlon Canada, Ontario and Quebec, as well as Dragon Boat Canada, and their athletes.
“We’re proud to partner with Sail Canada in supporting athletes across the country who pursue excellence on the water”, said ZiZU Optics Founder, Ari Niemi. “At ZiZU Optics, performance, durability, and clarity are at the core of what we design—and we’re excited to provide eyewear that meets the demands of both Canada’s top sailors and dedicated recreational crews.”
“Sail Canada is pleased to welcome a new partner within his organization, ZiZU Optics”, said Sail Canada’s Chief Executive Officer, Ryan Kelly. “Eyewear is a key component to the reality of being a sailor, and we welcome the experience, quality and durability of ZiZU Optics products to the Canadian sailing community, at an affordable price. Thank you ZiZU Optics and welcome aboard!”
Giveaway and sales
Through this partnership, Sail Canada Sailor Portal profile holders will have access to special discount through the year– up to 25% – on ZiZU Optics eyewear.
The first exclusive online sale for Sail Canada Sailor Portal profile holders will be the “Summer Time Sale”, to be held June 24-July 3. Details will be announced in the upcoming weeks and discount code will be exclusively available through Sail Canada Sailor Portal.
But before this first sale, Sail Canada and ZiZU Optics are pleased to offer a partnership launch giveway.
From May 21-25, through Sail Canada and ZiZU Optics designated posts, Canadian sailors are invited to tag a friend who they think they need a new pair of casual polarized sunglasses. Amongst all participants, one who tag a friend will win casual sunglasses, while the tagged friend will win one sport pair. Both winners will need to share a picture of them with sunglasses to get their prizes.
At Sail Canada National Championships
ZiZU Optics is also looking forward to meet the Canadian sailing community at national championships to be determined later to see and try their products. More information will be available later.
More information regarding ZiZU Optics is available at https://www.zizuoptics.com/.
About Sail Canada
Established in 1931, Sail Canada is the national governing body for the sport of sailing in the country. Sail Canada is a leading international sailing nation, proud of its world class athletes, lifelong participants and inclusive culture. The organization and its members are committed to excellence by developing and training its leaders, athletes, sailors, instructors, coaches and officials. With the valued support from our partners, the Provincial Sailing Associations and our member clubs, schools, organizations and stakeholders, sailing is promoted in all its forms. By setting standards and delivering programs from home pond to podium for Canadians of all ages and abilities, from dinghies to keelboats, cruising to navigation, windsurfing to powerboating and accessible sailing, Sail Canada sets sail for all, sail to win and sail for life.
A sport in the Olympic program since the first Games in 1896, except in 1904, the pursuit of success in these Games is what fuels the focus of Sail Canada as Canadian athletes have so far achieved nine Olympic and five Paralympic medals.
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