Harken sponsor CYCA Youth Sailing Academy
'Team Ideactor (FRA) ranked world #1: Claire Leroy/ skipper, winner of the Harken Women's International Match Race 2008'
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Vice Commodore and Chairman of the Training and Development Committee, Garry Linacre is pleased to announce that Harken Australia have extended their sponsorship of the CYCA Youth Sailing Academy for a further two years.
Additionally, Harken Australia have also reaffirmed their support of womens match racing by extending their sponsorship of the Harken International Womens Match Racing Regatta for a further three years.
Commenting on Harken's sponsorship, Vice Commodore Garry Linacre said ' It is wonderful to have the support of a great sailing orientated company like Harken. This company was built by sailors, is managed by sailors and it is just wonderful to see Harken supporting sailors in this way. Harken's help in maintaining our Youth Sailing Academy equipment to world high standards together with the targetted support to women's match racing is greatly appreciated. To Carl Watson and his team, we thank you for your past involvement and continuing commitment. Your efforts are appreciated and we look forward to your presence around the club to witness the product of your support.'
'It is Harken's commitment to assisting the talents of up and coming sailors that led to the association with the CYCA. The Women's International Match Racing Regatta is a great showcase for up and coming talent, with the continued growth and increasing international recognition of the event, we are pleased to continue our relationship with the CYCA and the CYCA Youth Sailing Academy. Harken has committed their support until 2011' said Carl Watson Managing Director Harken Australia.
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