Air Partner, a leading supplier of private aviation aircraft and services to governments, corporate and high net worth individuals, will join forces with luxury yacht manufacturer Nautor’s Swan as Day Sponsor of the first day’s racing at the Swan European Regatta 2007 and the Swan 45 Gold Cup in Cowes on 4 July.
The prestigious regatta, which takes place from the 4-8th July, will see five days of competitive racing in the challenging waters of the Solent, with a fleet of over 70 Swans, from as far a-field as the USA and Russia, coming together to enjoy some high octane racing as well as some fabulous shoreside social events.
As part of the their sponsorship deal at the Swan European Regatta 2007 and the Swan 45 Gold Cup, Air Partner will present the day’s prizes at the social highlight of the week, the ClubSwan Owners’ Dinner, held in the beautiful surroundings of the Royal Yacht Squadron.
As an exciting addition to the dinner, over 200 guests will be treated to a spectacular air show over the Solent during a champagne reception on the Royal Yacht Squadron lawn.
Air Partner branding will appear on the backstays of competing Swans on the Air Partner Race Day and also around the regatta venue, Cowes Yacht Haven, providing a very visible link to the partnership.
“We wanted to develop a stylish sponsorship with a like-minded brand,” says David Macdonald, Director of Air Partner Private Jets, “Nautor’s Swan is recognised for its detail, style, authenticity and passion in providing exceptional products and customer service – attributes that we too hold close to Air Partner.”
Enrico Chieffi, Italy’s two times World Sailing Champion and Vice President Marketing at Nautor’s Swan, comments: “I am delighted that Air Partner has agreed to be the day sponsor for first day’s racing at the Swan European Regatta 2007 and the Swan 45 Gold Cup. I am sure that their sponsorship will be a huge success and I hope that it is something we can replicate and build upon at future events.”
The rest of the 2007 circuit will see Nautor’s Swans competing at the Swan American Regatta (Newport, Rhode Island), Skandia Cowes Week, and the Audi International Regatta in Porto Rotondo, Sardinia, Italy.
