Swiss watchmaker Albert Riele has signed up as an official partner of sailing’s World Match Racing Tour.
The length of the multi-year deal with the tour, which is operated by the International Sailing Federation, was not disclosed.
Under the agreement, Albert Riele will produce a bespoke timepiece for each edition of the tour, to be presented to each team member at the end of the season.
As the tour’s first official watch partner, Albert Riele has joined other partners such as title sponsor Alpari, clothing partner Pelle P and jeweller partner Garrard.