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The HSBO Forum has been recognized as the best venue in the world for exchange of experiences and knowledge regarding High-Speed Boat operations.
Although Gecko were unable to attend this year, we made sure that we had a presence there by donating 6 marine safety helmets to use in the high speed boat trials during the event. Both the event and helmets were a big hit and hopefully Gecko will make in person in 2014.
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This was Andreas response when asked how he found his Gecko helmet for sailing during the Route du Rhum which made him the first Italian to ever win the 3,562 mile single-handed ocean race from Saint-Malo, France, to Pointe à Pitre in the Guadeloupe.
Our Ear Defender liner will now reduce up to 35.8 db of sound to the user.
Gecko welcome the chance to be part of the London 2012 Olympics.
To continue Geckos advances in Helmet Safety, the latest model the MK11 has been passed to both PAS 028 Marine Safety Helmet and EN 12492 Mountaineers Helmet standards becoming our first multi role safety helmet.
Presented by Al Mennie at The Playhouse. Featuring Al Meannie, Garret McNamara and Andrew Cotton in a Portuguese big wave surf film. Boxing Night with a raffle with some great prizes, big wave photo exhibition, book signing, video shorts and a display of big wave equipment.
Al Mennie and his devonian surfing partner Andrew Cotton have finished 2nd in Europes only big wave tow in surfing championship; The North Canyon Tow In Surfing Championship.
Gecko proudly helped The Greater Philadelphia Search And Rescue team by providing them with 6 of Gecko’s latest fluorescent yellow open face helmets.
As Versa Dock are part of the ProWC Organisation we are including a brief introduction of their product and link to thier site. Gecko And Versa Dock have been show associates for many years and proud to be linked to them.
Gecko Head Gear have been approached By S.A.R (Search and Rescue)forces in the USA regarding winch men operating on board aircraft in noise levels in excess of 140 DB. Along with Health and Safety concerns about noise levels experienced by operators in a Marine environment in the UK Gecko are investigating a practical, efficient compromise to help combat the threat.
Gecko attended the Sea Works Show Southampton to release the newest member of the GMSH Line, the Cutaway. And from the response it didn't disappoint.
They say the giant Finn McCool rose from Northern Ireland ’s Causeway Coast . They say he shaped that coast. In Al Mennie, the Causeway Coast has a new giant.
The event produced great feedback from all the organizations that had a chance to use Geckos helmets despite the unforseen weather from the unpredictable baltic sea.
