FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT: Barby MacGowan, Media Pro International, +1 (401) 849-0220 or SallyAnne Santos, ITMA, +1 (401) 847-0112
NEWPORT, RHODE ISLAND (August 22, 2018) – The International Twelve Metre Association is pleased to announce Sevenstar Yacht Transport as the official Logistics Provider for the 2019 12 Metre World Championship scheduled for 8–13 July, 2019 in Newport, R.I., USA.
With interest shown throughout the European 12 Metre fleets, this partnership will enable the 2019 12 Metre World Championships to be a truly international event. “At Sevenstar Yacht Transport we thrive in making the world smaller by providing safe and smooth transports for yachts to their dream locations,” said Head of Racing Yacht Logistics Wouter Verbraak. “Partnering with the 12 Metre Class to transport the European fleet to the 2019 World Championship is perfectly aligned with this goal. We look forward to working together with the teams and making the event a resounding success for all involved.”
According to 12 Metre World Championship Chairman Peter Gerard competitors are expected from Germany, Denmark, Norway, France and Italy. “We are excited about the partnership between Sevenstar Yacht Transport and the 12 Metre Class,” said Gerard. “Sevenstar’s logistical expertise will assist the event organizers in gathering the largest fleet of 12 Metre yachts from around the world since the America’s Cup Jubilee in 2001, thereby showcasing the Class’s strength and the competitive nature of the racing.”
About the 2019 12 Metre World Championship and 12 Metre Class:
Scheduled for 8-13 July, the 2019 12 Metre World Championship is expected to draw more than 30 historic 12 Metre yachts, also referred to as “Twelves”. The participating Twelves will come from around the globe and feature Vintage Twelves in addition to America’s Cup-era Traditional, Modern and Grand Prix Twelves.
The 12 Metre is one of the original yacht designs built to comply with the International Rule. The 12 Metres first gained worldwide attention when they were selected for the Olympic Games in 1908, 1912 and 1920. Prior to World War II, they were highly sought-after racer cruisers, both in Europe and America. In the mid-1950s, they were chosen by the New York Yacht Club to replace the giant J-Class yachts for the post-war revival of America’s Cup competition. The 12 Metre Class continued to be synonymous with the America’s Cup competition and Newport (R.I.) until 1983 when the yacht Australia II won the Auld Mug in seven races, ending the 132-year winning streak that is the longest in sporting history.
For more information visit: https://12mrworlds.com/ or http://www.12mrclass.com or contact Peter Gerard at pgerard53@gmail.com.
About Sevenstar Yacht Transport:
Sevenstar Yacht Transport was founded in 1985 to serve the North European market. Acquired by Dutch worldwide shipping company the Spliethoff Group in 2000, it expanded to become a worldwide network with offices in the United States, the UK, Australia and Turkey, and agents in Monaco, Germany, Russia and New Zealand.
Today Sevenstar is the world’s leading provider of yacht transportation services on a lift-on, lift-off basis. The company arranges the transport of approximately 2,000 yachts annually and is expanding in the growing economies of Asia, South America and Africa. For more information visit: https://www.sevenstar-yacht-transport.com/
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CONTACTS:
Event Chairman
Peter Gerard
pgerard53@gmail.com
+1 214-244-4955
Sponsorship
Manuka Sports
Sam@Manukasem.com
+44 7398-183-957
Media
Media Pro Int’l
Barby MacGowan
Barby.Macgowan@MediaProNewport.com
+1 401-849-0220
International 12 Metre Class
SallyAnne Santos
sallyanne@windlasscreative.com
+1 401-847-0112