Syndikate Vendee Globe 2008/09 - Pindar/Brian Thompson www.teampindar.com - www.vendeeglobe.org - Übersicht Thursday 9 October, 2008 For Immediate Release Team Pindar to fly the flag for the Kingdom of Bahrain Team Pindar today announced an exciting new partnership with the Kingdom of Bahrain, exactly one month before record-breaking skipper, Brian Thompson, sets sail in the non-stop solo round the world yacht race, the Vendée Globe, on November 9. The partnership, which has been granted approval from the Bahrain Tourism Authority, will feature the Kingdom of Bahrain royal crest prominently on Team Pindar's state-of-the-art Open 60. The deal also includes sponsorship of Team Pindar's World Match Racing Champion, Ian Williams, who is currently leading the 2008 World Match Racing Tour, as he strives for a second consecutive world crown. Foto: Mark Lloyd As one of the world's leading independent sailing teams, Team Pindar's dual sailing programme offers a global platform to promote Bahrain as a leading business centre and tourist destination. Mohammed Nass, CEO of the Bahrain Tourism Marketing and Promotion Project said: "We are delighted to announce our partnership with Team Pindar which is not only represented by two of the best yachtsmen in the world today, but boasts an established track record of over 25 years experience in the sailing world. The association comes at an exciting time as the Kingdom looks to extend its portfolio of sporting events and attract more visitors and investors to Bahrain." Bahrain is experiencing an economic boom and over 4.5 million people visited the country in 2007. According to a recent survey by the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia, it is the fastest growing economy in the Arab world. Comprising 33 islands, it has a rich cultural history and has recently attracted some of the world's top sporting events, including the Formula One Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix. Pindar's sailing pedigree dates back to 1980 when the Scarborough based print and electronic media company sponsored The North Sea Race. Since then Team Pindar has become synonymous with supporting individual sailors and sailing campaigns across all levels - from match racing and dinghy world champions, record breaking global ocean racing campaigns, through to CSR, education and community based sailing projects. Chairman of the Pindar Group, Andrew Pindar commented: "Over the years Pindar's sailing initiatives have played a key role in helping us to differentiate ourselves from our business competitors. We are thrilled to be working closely with the Kingdom of Bahrain, as it too looks to identify exciting new ways to set itself apart from other countries within the GCC." The Vendée Globe begins in Les Sable d'Olonne, France on 9 November. Brian Thompson will join a record entry of 30 skippers, in his bid to become the first winner, outside of France, to lift the most coveted trophy in solo offshore sailing. -Ends- For more information and to follow the race, please visit: www.teampindar.com Picture credit: Mark Lloyd Press contact: Jo Gawith/ Kate Brewer - Performance PR T: +44 (0)20 8541 3434 M: +44 (0)7968 723054 / M: +44 (0)7790836932 E: jo@performancepr.com / kate@performancepr.com Notes to Editors About Pindar Pindar is a leading print and electronic media company that employs 1,200 people across the world. The family owned company retains its head office in Scarborough, Yorkshire, where it was founded in 1836. Pindar blends its rich printing history with a forward thinking and innovative culture, investing vigorously in people, research, process technology and equipment. Through the two business units: Pindar Graphics and AlphaGraphics, Pindar helps its customers by providing a range of comprehensive communications services from design, print and mailing to e-commerce, technology and product information management and publishing solutions for customers around the globe. Pindar is committed to its responsibility to the local communities it serves and the environment, and has embarked on a five-year change management programme with leading charity, Earthwatch. www.pindar.com Pindar and sailing Since the company's first ever sports sponsorship of The North Sea Yacht Race in 1980, Pindar has become one of the most established names in sailing. Best known for its sponsorship of Emma Sanderson (née Richards) in the 2002-03 Around Alone Race, Pindar has supported sailing campaigns across every level, ranging from grass roots and local community projects through to match racing and global offshore events at the very pinnacle of the sport. In 2007, Pindar launched its first new-build Open 60 racing yacht and also offers yacht charters and corporate hospitality on board its Volvo 60 yacht. www.teampindar.com About the Kingdom of Bahrain The Kingdom of Bahrain is steeped in heritage and tradition yet has emerged as a modern and sophisticated country balancing its history with modernity. It has a population of one million with approximately one third of that being expatriate. Bahrain was the first Middle Eastern country to find oil and since then has prospered to become the financial hub of the Middle East. More traditional trades which are still prominent in the country are the Pearl Industry and Gold. In 1971 Bahrain gained its independence from Great Britain and in 2000 Bahrain was formally announced as a Kingdom and King Hamad Bin Isa Al Khalifa the country's ruler. The Kingdom of Bahrain is continually at the forefront of development. In 2004 it became the first Arab Country to host a round of the FIA Formula One World Championship; the Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix. Youth, culture and sport are of enormous importance to the Kingdom and through various government bodies and private investments the country strives to develop interests at grass root levels. The Kingdom of Bahrain indextains the balance of tradition, heritage, culture and future making it one of the leading tourist's destinations in the Middle East. www.info.gov.bh Copyright © 1996-2016 - SEGEL.DE