Sailing
Oman’s Ministry of Tourism teams up with Cowes Week 2013
The Oman Ministry of Tourism has agreed to become the official destination partner of the 2013 edition of the Cowes Week sailing regatta.
Sponsorship’s $10m questions
America’s Cup sponsorship revenues still afloat
The 34th America’s Cup sailing event this September will reach around $100m (€77m) in sponsorship revenue despite a turbulent few months on and off the water.
Jamaica lends name to Clipper Race entry
The Jamaican Tourist Board will sponsor an entry in the 2013-14 Clipper Round the World Yacht Race.
Shellback Rum on board with Oracle Team USA
US distillery Shellback Rum has reached a sponsorship agreement with reigning America’s Cup champion Oracle Team USA ahead of the 34th edition of the historic sailing race.
Louis Vuitton seeking refund on America’s Cup deal – report
Major America’s Cup sponsor Louis Vuitton is seeking a refund on some of its investment in the 2013 edition of the sailing showpiece due to the low number of competing teams, according to the San Francisco Business Times newspaper.
Irish Sailing seals Providence deal
The Irish Sailing Association has announced a four-year sponsorship deal with oil and gas exploration and production company Providence Resources.
Zhik kits out British Sailing
The British Sailing Team has agreed a four year deal for Zhik Sailing Clothing to become its official technical clothing partner.
Two more partners on board for America’s Cup
The America’s Cup has continue to expand its sponsorship roster for the 2013 edition of the historic sailing race by sealing two new endorsements with drinks companies.
Magic Marine kits out sailing’s 49er class
The international 49er and 49erFX Olympic skiff sailing classes have announced a long-term partnership to make sailing apparel manufacturer Magic Marine their official clothing partner.
America’s Cup signs up new partners
The America’s Cup has announced two new partners from the hospitality sector ahead of the start of the 2013 edition of the historic sailing race.
Panasonic sets sail with America’s Cup partnership
Electronic products manufacturer Panasonic has agreed a deal to become an official supplier to the 34th America’s Cup sailing event this summer.
Musto to set sail again with Volvo Ocean Race
Musto has strengthened its long-term relationship with the Volvo Ocean Race by being selected as the official supplier of sailing apparel and footwear for the 2014-15 event.
Volvo Car UK and British Sailing race ahead with extended deal
Volvo Car UK has agreed a new deal with the Royal Yachting Association’s British sailing team to continue its sponsorship of RYA Olympic, Paralympic and youth racing programmes for the next four years.