Dubarry Signs Deal with Volvo Ocean Race
by Lizzie Green 12 Apr 2000 14:06 BST
Footwear manufacturer, Dubarry of Ireland, appointed the official footwear
supplier to the Volvo Ocean Race
Race organisers announced today that Dubarry of Ireland is to be the
official footwear supplier to the Volvo Ocean Race. Speaking from Race
Headquarters in Southampton, UK, Volvo Ocean Race Chief Executive Helge
Alten said: "Dubarry marine footwear has long been considered the premier
choice amongst international grand prix sailors, and we are proud to unite
with this innovative company to offer specialist, quality designs in both
sailing shoes and boots, all of which will carry the Volvo Ocean Race
name."
Dubarry's Marketing Director, Michael Walsh commented: "It was indeed a
source of major achievement for a company like Dubarry to secure this
endorsement from Volvo. We have long been associated with all major events
in the international sailing calendar and this official sponsorship title
to the world's premier ocean race is the culmination of many years of hard
work by everyone at Dubarry, in this small West of Ireland town of
Ballinasloe".
Dubarry has been at the forefront of technical development in marine
footwear for the past three decades. The range also features a strong
casual range of styling for men and ladies with an emphasis on comfort
features. The unique non-slip sole design, coupled with the Dubarry
trademark, handmade roll top moccasin in performance leathers, is
augmented by Gore-tex lining in selected styles to provide protection in
the most extreme conditions. The Shamrock boot has long been the choice of
crews in the world's leading events.
More Information: www.VolvoOceanRace.org
FACTS
Start date: September 23 2001
Location: Southampton UK
LEG ONE Southampton to Cape Town, South Africa
LEG TWO Cape Town to Sydney, Australia
LEG THREE Sydney (via Hobart) to Auckland, New Zealand
LEG FOUR Auckland to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
LEG FIVE Rio de Janeiro to Miami, USA
LEG SIX Miami to Baltimore/Annapolis, USA
LEG SEVEN Baltimore/Annapolis to La Rochelle, France
LEG EIGHT La Rochelle to Goteborg, Sweden
LEG NINE Goteborg to Kiel, Germany FINISH
Musto Performance Clothing - official Clothing Supplier
Peters & May - official Freight Co-ordinator
Dubarry of Ireland - official Footwear Supplier