Please select your home edition
Edition
Ocean Safety 2023 - New Identity - LEADERBOARD

Take part in B&G #heartoftherace Competition and WIN your way to the Volvo Ocean Race in Cardiff

by Dulcie Allen, Navico 22 May 2018 20:37 BST

B&G®, the world's leading sailing navigation and instrument specialist, today announced the launch of their #heartoftherace competition, which gives the sailing community the chance to step inside the world of the Volvo Ocean Race.

B&G is offering UK sailing fans the chance to win a 'money can't buy' VIP experience at the Cardiff stopover of the Volvo Ocean Race, from 8th – 9th June 2018. To celebrate its role as an official supplier to the Volvo Ocean Race, B&G is offering 3 lucky winners a pair of tickets each for a VIP experience inside the race village at Cardiff. The prize will include one night's hotel accommodation, breakfast, lunch and dinner, a VIP tour of a VOR65, VIP tour of the Race Village, and a VIP tour of the Boatyard. Winners will be in Cardiff to watch the in-Port race of the Volvo Ocean Race and each winner will receive B&G-branded clothing.

To enter, fans of B&G must show their "passion for sailing" by submitting a photo and caption to the #heartoftherace competition page on the B&G website or B&G Facebook page. The competition launches on the 22nd May and closes at midnight on 29th May. Winners will be selected on the 30th May, with the prize days being Friday 8th and Saturday 9th June. See the full details of the competition online here: ww2.bandg.com/volvo-ocean-race-2017/win-exclusive-vip-experience-alicante-race-village. Good luck from everyone at B&G!

For further information on B&G visit www.bandg.com.

About B&G

The B&G brand is all about passion for sailing - totally dedicated to the needs of sailors, whether cruisers, racers or Professionals, it is wholly owned by Navico, AS. Navico is currently the world's largest marine electronics company and produces products under leading marine electronics brands: Lowrance, Simrad and B&G. Navico has approximately 1,500 employees globally and distribution in more than 100 countries worldwide.

www.navico.com

Related Articles

B&G Zeus S debuts globally simplifying sailing
The next generation of chartplotters in the B&G range B&G® unveiled the new B&G Zeus® S this week, the next generation of chartplotters in the B&G range, running the new operating system, which has been built from the ground-up with ease of use at its core. Posted on 20 Jan 2023
Every race. Every podium. Every winner.
50 years of B&G® and The Ocean Race B&G® is back at the start line as the Official Technical Supplier for the 14th edition as it sets off from Alicante, Spain headed for the finish in Genova, Italy in July. Posted on 13 Jan 2023
See how wireless load cells integrate with B&G
First UK public demo of Triton Edge and more at Southampton Boat Show B&G®, the world's leading sailing navigation and instrument specialist is pleased to announce it will be exhibiting on stand J372 at Southampton International Boat show, including the first UK public presentation of the Triton™ Edge™. Posted on 16 Sep 2022
Boost your boat's IQ
Sail smarter with the new B&G Triton Edge sailing processor B&G®, the world's leading sailing electronics manufacturer, has debuted the new B&G Triton™ Edge sailing processor this week, delivering the most advanced processor ever to hit the sailing market. Posted on 7 Sep 2022
B&G software update offers exciting new features
A key software update for Summer 2022 released B&G® has released a key software update for Summer 2022 for its displays and instruments providing several upgrades for sailors utilizing the B&G Nemesis™ and Triton 2 Instruments, and B&G Zeus™ multifunction displays. Posted on 30 Jun 2022
B&G® announce partnership with Pip Hare
Pip prepares her new IMOCA 60 Medallia with the latest marine electronics for racing B&G®, the world's leading sailing navigation and instrument specialist, on Tuesday announced its partnership with Pip Hare, a British professional sailor for over 25 years, and in 2020 completed her dream of competing in the Vendee Globe. Posted on 29 Jun 2022
B&G's sponsorship of Round the Island Race
To include blogs, webinars and experts on-hand B&G is delighted to be sponsoring this year's Round the Island Race. Taking place in June around the Isle of Wight, the race is arguably the most famous in the UK's sailing calendar, having been running since 1931. Posted on 31 May 2022
B&G renew partnership with Boris Hermann
Beginning a new 5-year program with a new IMOCA launching in July 2022 B&G, the world's leading sailing navigation and instrument specialist, are pleased to announce their continued partnership with Team Malizia and Boris Herrmann until 2024. Posted on 23 Feb 2022
B&G App releases update
Offering a range of safety and navigation enhancements B&G® unveiled its B&G App last summer and has followed up with a new release with updates offering a range of safety and navigation enhancements, personalised notifications plus the anchor alert safety feature for premium subscribers. Posted on 17 Feb 2022
Top Sailing Teams feature B&G on-board
For upcoming Transat Jacques Vabre B&G® Electronics will be used by more than two dozen entries, including 11th Hour Racing Team, LinkedOut and Time For Oceans. Posted on 4 Nov 2021