Sponsors & Partners
Title Sponsor of the Rolex Fastnet Race
Leading brand of the Swiss watch industry, Rolex, headquartered in Geneva, enjoys an unrivalled reputation for quality and expertise the world over. Its OYSTER watches, all certified as chronometers for their precision, are symbols of excellence, performance and prestige. Pioneer in the development of the wristwatch as early as 1905, the brand is at the origin of numerous major watchmaking innovations, such as the OYSTER, the first waterproof wristwatch, launched in 1926, and the PERPETUAL rotor self-winding mechanism introduced in 1931. Rolex has registered over 400 patents in the course of its history. A truly integrated and independent manufacturing company, Rolex designs, develops and produces in-house all the essential components of its watches, from the casting of the gold alloys to the machining, crafting, assembly and finishing of the movement, case, dial and bracelet. Rolex is also actively involved in supporting the arts, exploration, sports, the spirit of enterprise, and the environment through a broad palette of sponsoring activities as well as philanthropic programmes.
Title Sponsor of the Sevenstar Round Britain and Ireland Race
Sevenstar Yacht Transport is the world's leading provider of yacht transportation services on a lift-on-lift-off basis. With offices all around the world, a global network of destinations ranging from the familiar to the exotic and its own fleet of around 120 independent carriers, the company has been propelled to the peak of its sector in just over 25 years.
Innovation has been the key to Sevenstar's success, including the development of new loading methods and adaptable shipping cradles. Today the company arranges the transport of motor and sailing yachts, up to 60 metres in length and 650 metric tonnes, as well as racing boats.
North Sails
EMBRACE THE SPIRIT OF THE OCEAN
In 1957, North Sails' founder, Lowell North, set out to create the best racing sails the world had ever seen, completely transforming the way sailing was done. The combination of cutting-edge technology and high-performance materials, part of Lowell North’s heritage, also shaped the first apparel collection launched in 1989. To this day, in Performance clothing, the sole objective remains to create the best technical garments capable of withstanding the elements, while the Lifestyle collections bring the spirit of the ocean into the city. To become increasingly "Ocean Positive," North Sails is committed to using environmentally responsible materials, striking the perfect balance between sustainability and functionality, to chart the course toward a cleaner, healthier ocean and preserve it for future generations.
Official Supplier RORC ‘Start Point – Offshore Strength’ gin
Salcombe Gin is an official supplier to the Royal Ocean Racing Club. Salcombe Distilling Co. in partnership with the Royal Ocean Racing Club, has developed RORC ‘Start Point – Offshore Strength’ gin, and what is more, 1% of every bottle sold is donated to the Marine Conservation Society to help protect and regenerate precious ocean habitats.