Sailing
Ineos backs British challenge for America’s Cup
UK petrochemicals manufacturer Ineos has agreed a record-breaking sponsorship deal to support Britain’s challenge for the 2021 America’s Cup sailing event.
Extreme Sailing Series brings in new partners as season opens
The Extreme Sailing Series has agreed new partnerships with logistics and trading solutions provider WTC Logistics and BAR Rigging, a business venture set up by the same team behind the Ben Ainslie Racing sailing outfit.
SAP prolongs ties with Extreme Sailing Series
Software company SAP has renewed its technology sponsorship deal with the Extreme Sailing Series.
Brunel steps up backing of Volvo Ocean Race
International business and recruitment services provider Brunel has agreed a deal to sponsor the Volvo Ocean Race sailing event.
Prada to bankroll Luna Rossa’s America’s Cup challenge
Italian fashion house Prada has furthered its backing of sailing by confirming a €65m ($77.8m) deal to sponsor Luna Rossa, the Challenger of Record for the 36th America’s Cup.
Volvo Ocean Race signs up sustainability partner
The Stena Recycling arm of Stena Metall Group has agreed a partnership with the Volvo Ocean Race sailing event.
Volvo Ocean Race partners with Bluewater
Water purification company Bluewater has agreed a partnership with the Volvo Ocean Race sailing event.
Gazprom opts to end World Sailing partnership
World Sailing has agreed to a mutual termination of its sponsorship agreement with Russian energy company Gazprom.
Vestas steps up backing of Volvo Ocean Race
Danish wind turbine supplier Vestas has signed on as the data analytics partner for the 2017-18 edition of the Volvo Ocean Race.
Emirates set to extend Team New Zealand backing
Emirates president Sir Tim Clark has said that the Dubai-based airline will renew its title sponsorship of Team New Zealand for the next edition of the America’s Cup sailing event.
Volvo Ocean Race links up with Garmin
GPS technology company Garmin has been unveiled as an official supplier for the 2017-18 edition of the Volvo Ocean Race sailing event.
Rolex renews World Sailing partnership
Swiss watchmaker Rolex has extended and expanded its partnership with World Sailing, the sport’s global governing body.
Prada becomes main sponsor of America’s Cup
Italian fashion house Prada has agreed a deal to become the new main sponsor of the America’s Cup sailing event.
Omega adds Volvo Ocean Race to sailing portfolio
Swiss watchmaker Omega has agreed a deal to sponsor the 2017-18 edition of the Volvo Ocean Race sailing event.
Nasdaq returns to back Clipper Race
The Nasdaq stock exchange has been named as a team partner for the 2017-18 edition of the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race.
Garmin returns to back Clipper Race
GPS technology company Garmin has signed up as a team partner and event supplier for the 2017-18 edition of the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race.
PSP extends backing of Clipper Race
UK-based logistics provider PSP has extended its sponsorship of the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race ahead of the 2017-18 edition of the sailing event.
Clipper Race signs up team partner, extends with supplier
Hotel booking service HotelPlanner.com has agreed to become a team partner at the 2017-18 Clipper Round the World Yacht Race, while the sailing event has also extended a supplier deal with navigational data company ChartCo.