China Cup Breaks Sailing out of the Ice Age.

April 29, 2009 by admin  
Filed under China

China Cup, along with thier partners Beneteau and Simpson Marine used the China International Boat Show to launch a ‘Day of Discovery’, including a unique ceremony to ‘break the sailboat out of the ice’.
The Ceremony at China International Boat Show was attended by Mr. Li Quanhai, Vice President of the Chinese Yachting Association, David Zhong, [...]

DARK BLUE BOOK Pro Sailing Directory Available for Pre-Order

The DARK BLUE BOOK can now be pre-ordered. The directory listing influential people and companies in the business of yacht racing will be published in Mid-May.
Destined to become ‘the bible’ for those who work in or are interested in working in the sport of professional sailinig, the first edition of the book has received widespread [...]

Volvo Ocean Race Half Way – The Numbers.

April 7, 2009 by admin  
Filed under Business, China, Volvo 70

Numbers are hard to get for sailing. The sport is only just waking up to the fact that sponsors want measurable return on investment, not blurry estimations of reach. The days of measuring TV impressions using ‘households’ are coming to an end and being replaced by the stark, real numbers of Youtube views and registered [...]

Berg Propulsion Joins Green Dragon as Partner

February 6, 2009 by admin  
Filed under China, United Kingdom, Volvo 70

The Irish/Chinese entry in the Volvo Ocean Race, Green Dragon has done a deal with a new sponsor. With the next leg about to start, Green Dragon have announced that Berg Propulsion will become a supporting partner of the team.
Berg Propulsion joins Shandong Lingong, Weichai Power and Triangle Group as well as Discoverireland.com as sponsors.
At [...]

Chinese Round the World Crew Wanted for Cipper Race.

February 3, 2009 by admin  
Filed under China, Clipper Round the World

Qingdao will sponsor an entry in the next two editions of the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race, Clipper 09-10 and Clipper 11-12. Clipper Ventures are looking for Chinese crew prepared to take on the challenge of a lifetime and represent their nation around the world.
Qingdao was first brought to the attention of the world’s [...]

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