Raymarine Sponsors Torbay Regatta
Raymarine has been announced as a day sponsor of the first Ocean BMW Torbay Week. The marine electronics manufacturer will sponsor the events taking place on the Saturday of the main Torbay championship with prizes and a substantial financial package worth.
The brand new event is attracting vast amounts of interest from sponsors – among other companies to see the benefits of the event are National Boat Shows which is sponsoring the dinghy national championships held as part of Ocean BMW Torbay Week.
Among the local companies which have signed up are Pedros Yacht Refinishing. Bayside Marine and Michelmores Solicitors.
Tim Whitehead, race director for Ocean BMW Torbay Week, said: “Raymarine are sponsoring the Saturday for the IRC, sportsboat and keelboat classes with a superb sponsorship package. To have Raymarine, which is recognised as one of the world leaders in marine electronics, as a major sponsor in our first year of the Ocean BMW Torbay Week is a great success for the event.”
The six-day event will replace Torbay’s existing sailing regattas – Babbacombe, Royal Torbay, Paignton and Brixham – and will take place between Friday 22nd and Wednesday 27th August 2008, featuring a three-day championship for all classes, the traditional RNLI pursuit race and a two day Admiral’s Cup team event and is designed to appeal to all, whether they are serious racers or those with more limited racing experience.
Ocean BMW Torbay Week will not only provide world-class racing for yachts and dinghies in the Tor Bay area but also a full schedule of après-sailing entertainment around the Bay’s three harboursides.
Organisation of the event is being undertaken by a management team comprising representatives from the Babbacombe, Brixham, Paignton and Royal Torbay clubs as well as the Torbay Development Agency.
Throughout the week there will be free berthing at town moorings and free launching for any dinghies taking part. There will also be the usual parties, live music and après-sail after racing in Babbacombe Corinthian Sailing Club, Brixham Yacht Club, Paignton Sailing Club and Royal Torbay Yacht Club.
It has already sparked much interest from local sailors as well as those further afield. Entry can be made online for the event at www.torbayweek.co.uk
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