Magic Marine extends partnership with 49er and 49erFX classes
by Icarus Sailing Media 11 Apr 2015 17:02 BST
11 April 2015
Supporting Skiff Sailors on the Road to Rio 2016
The International 49er and 49er FX Classes are delighted to announce the continuation of their partnership with renowned sailing apparel manufacturer Magic Marine, who continue as Official Clothing Partner.
The extension of the sponsorship which was first unveiled in 2013 is testament to the ongoing success of the partnership. Magic Marine is a favourite of numerous top sailors across the entire spectrum of the sport, and the partnership will see the Magic Marine brand appear at all Championship venues, on Championship websites, social media, communications and across video distribution channels.
As well as promoting its partnership through branding and associations with sailing's top Olympic athletes, Magic Marine will provide the 49er and 49erFX Class sailors with a range of apparel and equipment, sponsorship support to the top teams and on-site Championship merchandising. Branded racing vests will also be provided by Magic Marine to all teams.
Confirming the partnership, Carrie Howe, Magic Marine's Marketing Director said, "Skiff sailing continues to grow as an attractive sport and it's a thrill to be associated with some of the world's best athletes. Magic Marine has developed our technical clothing side by side with sailors, and we are proud to support them on their Road to Rio. Our continued partnership demonstrates the strength and value of the Magic Marine and 49er brands."
Ben Remocker, Managing Director of the 49er and 49erFX Classes, said "Magic Marine is a superb champion of the International 49er and 49erFX Classes and their support is a huge boost in our efforts to promote skiff sailing and our sailors. We are delighted that Magic marine will be with us as the Rio 2016 Olympics get closer. Magic Marine's drive for excellence matches our own and we are proud to continue our partnership."
Supporting the partnership since inception is Icarus Sailing Media, who introduced the partnership and will be responsible for the video production and media distribution for the 49er and 49erFX Championships in 2015:
- 2015 49er/49erFX European Championships – 6-12 July, Porto, Portugal
- 2015 49er/49erX Junior World Championships – 24-27 August, Flensburg, Germany
- 2015 49er/49erFX World Championship – 17-22 November, Buenos Aires, Argentina