Partners
Class40
The Class40 Association and race organisers Global Ocean Sailing Ventures Ltd have entered into an exclusive contract and partnership for the Global Ocean Race 2011-12.
Royal Cape Yacht Club
The Club was founded as the Table Bay Yacht Club in 1905 and commenced operation as such in a waterside boatshed located some 50 to 60 metres northward of the foot of Loop Street. Surviving early vicissitudes, the club's name was changed in 1914 to the Cape Yacht Club which incorporated the Alfred Rowing Club and shortly after they received the Royal Charter to become the Royal Cape Yacht Club.
The City of Wellington
Wellington, New Zealand, the capital city of a country many agree to be the sailing capital of the world, will play host to the Global Ocean Race in early 2012 continuing a long tradition of the country’s strong involvement in offshore ocean racing.
Punta del Este, Uruguay
A warm Uruguayan welcome awaits the Global Ocean Race sailors in Punta del Este after a tough leg 3 across the Southern Ocean from Wellington, New Zealand during which they will round the infamous Cape Horn.
Fastnet Marine Insurance Services
Fastnet Marine Insurance Services provide innovative products with competitive premiums on a wide range of yachts. The company specialises in expertise coupled with a highly personalised service supplying straightforward dealing and a quick response.
South Carolina Maritime Foundation
The USA stopover of The Global Ocean Race 2011-12 will be hosted in Charleston by the South Carolina Maritime Heritage Foundation, a non-profit education foundation that offers a unique educational opportunity for the students of South Carolina.
Musto
One year after winning an Olympic Silver Medal in the Flying Dutchman class during the Tokyo Olympics, Keith Musto joined forces with Eddie Hyde to create Musto and Hyde Sailmakers. Keith soon realized that sailing clothing was particularly wanting. In the 60s there was none of the lightweight, waterproof and breathable materials that have become so commonplace.
Peters & May
Peters & May will offer all skippers in the Global Ocean Race 2011-12 the most cost-effective service for all their shipping needs.
PredictWind.com
For a highly accurate wind, marine forecast in planning your next boating trip or to gain that edge in your next yacht race: PredictWind will deliver!
Facnor
Facnor, World leaders in the design and production of sail furling systems are offering all Global Ocean Race entries a substantial discount on their extensive range of quality equipment. Based in Normandy, France Facnor have developed a global network of retailers and are represented in 35 countries.
RONSTAN
Leading yacht hardware company Ronstan today confirmed arrangements to be a Race Partner with the Global Ocean Race 2011-12. Via their UK Big Boat distributors, SailTek, Ronstan will be providing all bona fide entries in the race with a substantial discount on their extensive product range
North Sails
North Sails has become the world leader in sailmaking through an ongoing commitment to making sails that are faster, lighter and longer lasting than any other sails in the world. Whether you race or cruise, North Sails is committed to designing and building sails that are just right for you! When performance matters, the choice is clear.
Ocean Safety
Ocean Safety - worldwide suppliers, distributors and specialists in the service and hire of marine safety equipment – has entered a partnership with the Global Ocean Race. Ocean Safety will provide all the race entrants with practical advice on safety equipment and is offering intensive, tailor made sea survival courses similar to the training the company provided for crews in the past two editions of the Volvo Ocean Race
OC Technology
OC Technology has developed the highly-successful OC Tracker with the largest fleet of tracking devices in the world used in offshore racing events including the Rolex Fastnet 2009, Volvo Ocean Race, Barcelona World Race and the 2009 OSTAR.
Mobilarm
Mobilarm, manufacturers of man overboard systems and VHF personal locator beacons, provides sailors of all levels a means to safeguard crew from falling overboard undetected. The Mobilarm V100 for example, is a pocket-sized beacon that can be integrated into a life-jacket and, in a man overboard event, will automatically transmit the Latitude and Longitude directly to the vessel’s VHF radio and then to the onboard electronic charting system for precise in-water tracking
ATN Incorporated
ATN Incorporated design and manufacture the ATN Spinnaker Sleeve and the ATN Top Climber, equipment that is regarded as essential for the efficient management of spinnakers and climbing a mast safely and easily
RTW Food
UK-based RTW Food, specialists in nutritional advice and food supplies for racing yachts and expeditions, have joined the Global Ocean Race as a highly-valued Race Partner
V1D2
The V1D2 boat yard in Caen, France, is a specialist facility for the refit and preparation of short-handed offshore racing yachts. Owner, Marc Lefebvre, has over 20 years experience in project managing a variety of highly successful campaigns including race winners in the BOC Challenge, the Vendée Globe, the Route du Rhum and the Transat Jacques Vabre
Yacht Club Punta del Este
A warm Uruguayan welcome awaits the Global Ocean Race sailors at the Yacht Club Punta del Este, after a tough leg 3 across the Southern Ocean from Wellington, New Zealand during which they will round the infamous Cape Horn.
Normandy Channel Race 2011
The organisers of the Global Ocean Race 2011-12 (GOR) are pleased to announce a formal partnership with French race organisers, Sirius Evènements, and their double-handed Class40 Normandy Channel Race 2011. In an agreement that exemplifies the bond within the Class40 Association, its skippers and the association’s events, the Normandy Channel Race will provide an opportunity for GOR entries to achieve the majority of their qualifying mileage in race conditions
Mallorca
Mallorca, Spain will provide the perfect venue for the Global Ocean Race skippers to prepare themselves and their racing yachts, it will also provide event and yacht sponsors with the ideal backdrop for all of their requirements.
