Lexington, MA (March 27, 2007) -- A steady foothold may be just the competitive edge that one of the youngest crews to sail the 52 Class Transpacific Yacht Race needs to win. And thanks to Sperry Top-Sider’s? Figawi2, the Morning Light Racing team will be able to put their best foot forward.

The Figawi2, the latest high-performance sailing shoe from Sperry Top-Sider, has been chosen as part of the equipment for the 15 crew and five coaches. The 44th annual Los Angeles to Hawaii race will take place in July 2007, and the adventures of the team will be captured as part of the documentary film “Morning Light.”

“We feel that this is an outstanding crew, and providing them with the absolute best equipment for their feet is our highest priority,” said Karen Pitts, vice president, marketing, Sperry Top-Sider. “Sperry Top-Sider has 70 years of experience helping sailors perform their best. We’re thrilled to be aboard.”

The vision of the film is to chronicle the evolution of the crew’s development, from recruitment, selection, training, and finally, finish line. The hope is to bring to life the challenge, beauty and excitement of the Transpac, one of longest and oldest ocean races in the world.

Training schedules and updates can be found at www.pacifichighproductions.com.

Since 1935, Sperry Top-Sider has been the leading brand of footwear for those who love the water. From its introduction of the world’s first siped rubber outsole for non-marking traction, to advanced technical fabrication to combat the elements, Sperry Top-Sider remains the vanguard of high-performance amphibious footwear and apparel. Available around the globe in fine independent, marine, outdoor and department stores, Sperry Top-Sider is the official footwear of US SAILING, and is also worn by members of the U.S. Naval Academy and the Navy SEALs. Based in historic Lexington, Massachusetts, Sperry Top-Sider supports a wide-range of water-related activities through its many sponsorships, including Acura Key West 2007, the Adopt-A-Billfish Foundation, National Safe Boating Council, Sperry Top-Sider NOOD Regattas and countless others. Sperry Top-Sider is a division of the Stride Rite Corporation (NYSE:SRR). For more information, please visit www.sperrytopsider.com.

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Since 1935, Sperry Top-Sider has been the leading brand of footwear for those who love the water. From its introduction of the world's first siped rubber outsole for non-marking traction, to advanced technical fabrication to combat the elements, Sperry Top-Sider remains the vanguard of high-performance amphibious footwear and apparel. Available around the globe in fine independent, marine, outdoor and department stores, Sperry Top-Sider is the official footwear of US SAILING, and is also worn by members of the U.S. Naval Academy and the Navy SEALs.

Based in historic Lexington, Massachusetts, Sperry Top-Sider supports a wide-range of water-related activities through its many sponsorships, including Acura Key West 2007, the Adopt-A-Billfish Foundation, National Safe Boating Council, Sperry Top-Sider NOOD Regattas and countless others. Sperry Top-Sider is a division of the Stride Rite Corporation (NYSE:SRR). For more information, please visit www.sperrytopsider.com.

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