Sailing

Spanish insurance group Mapfre has furthered its backing of the Volvo Ocean Race by returning to become the main sponsor of a team for the sailing event’s 2017-18 edition.

Italian watch manufacturer Officine Panerai has agreed a deal to sponsor the America’s Cup and two of the competing teams in the sailing event.

Coffee brand Nespresso has renewed its sponsorship deal with sailing outfit Team New Zealand.

Charter sailing brand Sunsail has renewed its partnership with Isle of Wight sailing regatta Cowes Week.

Westerhall Rums has agreed a deal to sponsor Isle of Wight sailing regatta Cowes Week.

Mobile satellite communications services provider Inmarsat has renewed its partnership with the Volvo Ocean Race ahead of the 2017-18 edition of the sailing event.

French wine brand Mouton Cadet has agreed a deal to sponsor the 2017 edition of the America’s Cup sailing event.

International marine sport, leisure and event logistics provider GAC Pindar is set to back World Sailing’s bid for the sport to be reinstated to the Paralympic Games programme after agreeing to sign a long-term partnership with the body.

Dongfeng Motor Corporation has been named as the title sponsor of a Chinese team that will compete in the 2017-18 edition of the Volvo Ocean Race sailing event.

Carmaker Land Rover is strengthening its sponsorship role in rugby to consolidate its presence and brand alignment with the sport.

Satellite communications specialist Cobham SATCOM has extended its long-running sponsorship deal with the Volvo Ocean Race to take in the 2017-18 edition of the sailing event.

Chemicals multinational AkzoNobel has become the first company to sign a team title sponsorship for the 2017-18 Volvo Ocean Race, reflecting a shift in the group’s development from a reorganisation phase to a growth phase.

Technology company Cisco’s new partnership with the Extreme Sailing Series will focus on promoting its Smart Cities offering and creating relationships with the competition’s hosts.

Two sailing sponsorships associated with the prestigious America’s Cup puts the sport at the top of the tree in terms of income from high-end fashion brands.

Swiss watchmaker Rolex has extended its sponsorship deal with World Sailing, the sport’s global governing body.

Dutch paints and coatings company AkzoNobel has been confirmed as the title sponsor of a team which will compete in the 2017-18 edition of the Volvo Ocean Race sailing event.

Cisco has sealed a partnership with the Extreme Sailing Series that will allow the IT and technology services provider to offer WiFi throughout event venues during the 2016 series.

US vodka brand Toast has been unveiled as a partner of the America’s Cup sailing event.