Ian Scott appointed as new Chairman of SailEAST for 2012

Leading East Coast sailor Ian Scott has been appointed as Chairman of SailEAST for the forthcoming 2012 season.

Established in 1998, the SailEAST series has become an extremely popular event attracting over 80 boats each year.

SailEAST Chairman Ian Scott said: “I am delighted to be leading the SailEAST team at such an exciting time for sailing and yacht racing in the UK, especially in an Olympic year where our hopes for success are so high. The series, held throughout the year from Felixstowe to Ramsgate provides the largest inshore regatta series of its type on the East Coast – attracting entrants from the quickest Class 1 yachts to those in Class 4 and owners who are new to racing. Entering its 15th season, the series is now very well established and regarded. Having taken part in SailEAST since it started, I will continue to work very hard to give the very best racing for everyone involved, together with great parties, where all of the competitors can relax after a hard days sailing”

SailEAST Series for 2012:

• Dabchicks Regatta – 26/27 May
• Felixstowe, as part of the Felixstowe Regatta and incorporating the IRC East Coast Championship – 13/14/15 July
• Ramsgate, as part of Ramsgate Week – 2/ 4 August
• Burnham, as part of Burnham Week – 25/26 August

Hutton Construction signs up again as Principle Sponsor

Leading building contractor and shopfitter Hutton Construction has confirmed it will continue its long-held association with SailEAST by becoming Principle Sponsor again for the 2012 series. This marks the 14th consecutive year Hutton Construction has supported the event.

With a tradition and reputation for first-class bespoke craftsmanship spanning almost 200 years, Hutton Construction has chosen to retain its sponsorship of SailEAST as the premier inshore sailing series on the East Coast.

Established in 1998, the SailEAST series has become an extremely popular event attracting over 80 boats each year.

Mike Newton of Hutton said: “We are delighted to be Principle Sponsor of the SailEAST series again for 2012 and continuing our long association with the premier regatta series on the East Coast. We share many of the same values as the competitors – teamwork, excellence and a desire to be the very best, so working with Ian and the rest of the team makes sense at so many levels for us, especially in an Olympic year, where our hopes for success in sailing are so high”.

SailEAST chairman Ian Scott said: “I am delighted that Hutton Construction has announced it will be our Principle Sponsor again for the 2012 season. The series, held throughout the year from Felixstowe to Ramsgate provides the largest inshore regatta series of its type on the East Coast – attracting entrants from the quickest Class 1 yachts to those in Class 4 who are new to racing. Overall the series is now very well established and well regarded, as is Hutton Construction, so there is an obvious synergy there that continues to work well as the partnership enters its 14th year. We are looking forward to this year’s series of regattas and with Hutton on board things are shaping up for another great year.”

HCC Insurance renews sponsorship for 2012 SailEAST series

Leading specialty insurance company HCC has confirmed it will continue with its sponsorship of the SailEAST series - supporting the 2012 race season. HCC is a provider of commercial insurance with offices in UK, Ireland and Spain.

Established in 1998, the SailEAST series has become an extremely popular event attracting over 80 boats each year.

Charlotte Dartford, Marketing Manager of HCC said: “We are delighted to be continuing our sponsoring of SailEAST for 2012. We share many of the same values as the competitors – teamwork, excellence and a desire to be the very best, so working with Ian and the rest of the team makes sense of so many levels for us, especially in an Olympic year where the hopes for success in sailing are high”.

SailEAST Chairman Ian Scott said: “The series, held throughout the year from Felixstowe to Ramsgate provides the largest inshore regatta series of its type on the East Coast – attracting entrants from the quickest Class 1 yachts to those in Class 4 who are new to racing. Overall the series is now very well established and well regarded, as is HCC, so there is an obvious synergy there that continues to work well. We are looking forward to this years series of regattas and with HCC on board things are shaping up for another great year.”

Dolphin Sails signs up as Sponsor of SailEAST 2012

Leading independent sailmaker and long time supporter of East Coast yachting Dolphin Sails has confirmed it will become Sponsor of SailEAST for the 2012 series.

With a tradition and reputation for first-class design and customer service spanning over 40 years, Dolphin Sails has chosen to partner with SailEAST as the premier inshore sailing series on the East Coast.

Established in 1998, the SailEAST series has become an extremely popular event attracting over 80 boats each year.

Matthew Vincent of Dolphin said: “We are delighted to be Sponsor of the SailEAST series for 2012 and continuing our long association with the premier regatta series on the East Coast where we have supplied sails to many of the competitors. We share many of the same values as the competitors – teamwork, excellence and a desire to be the very best, so working with Ian and the rest of the team makes sense of so many levels for us, especially in an Olympic year, where our hopes for success in sailing are so high”.

SailEAST chairman Ian Scott said: “I am delighted that Dolphin Sails has announced it will be Sponsor for the 2012 season. The series, held throughout the year from Felixstowe to Ramsgate provides the largest inshore regatta series of its type on the East Coast – attracting entrants from the quickest Class 1 yachts to those in Class 4 who are new to racing. Overall the series is now very well established and well regarded, as is Dolphin Sails, so there is an obvious synergy. We are looking forward to this year’s series of regattas and with Dolphin on board things are shaping up for another great year.”

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