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Members on board the 40ft yacht Hero were each fitted with Customlights frames before taking part in the gruelling four-day event. The new frames, which are exclusive to Vision Express stores and optical labs, can also be made up with customised polarised lenses to eliminate glare from water. Jonathan Iles, one of the yacht's 10 crew members, said: 'We have to constantly keep our eye on the opposition, particularly in close racing conditions where we have to make last minute decisions to avoid potential collisions. The glare from the water can be a real problem and most glasses tend to slip off or get in the way, but the Customlights were an ideal solution.' Crew members were presented with their frames by store manager Janine Scriven (pictured right), who commented: 'It's always good to see a customer walk away happy, and it has certainly given us an added interest in the race.' Crew member Jonathan Iles is pictured (centre) with Vision Express regional manager David Vann.