Dubarry Sponsor Women's Open Keelboats.

The Women’s Open Keelboat Championship 2008, which takes place on 7/8 June at Royal Southern Yacht Club, will be sponsored by Dubarry of Ireland, manufacturers of world-class footwear.

Dubarry will be supporting the Women’s Open Keelboat Championship by providing the prizes for the first race from their range of sporting and casual products.

“We are delighted to be involved as race partner in the first ever Women’s Open Keelboat Championship of 2008, which we believe will offer women sailors the opportunity to showcase their strengths and capabilities at this exciting new regatta. We at Dubarry look forward to using this opportunity to present our latest collection of marine clothing and luggage to what we are sure will be a memorable and exhilarating event” said Michael Walsh, Marketing Director at Dubarry of Ireland

Emma Beagley says “We are so pleased to have Dubarry of Ireland involved as a partner for the event. Dubarry are best known for their boots -I live in mine because having tried many other brands, Dubarry are still the best for the racing I do, as well as looking good ashore - but they produce so many more great ranges. I’m looking forward seeing the new technical range and to watch the competitors taking part in our event knowing that several teams will be lucky enough to win some of the latest top-notch Dubarry kit“.

Jody Slater added “we were promoting the Women’s Open Keelboat Championship 2008 during the Red Funnel Regatta and had a great time meeting so many women sailors, including some teams who have already entered the event. We are excited that next week we will be able to announce a championship sponsor, but Dubarry of Ireland have really led the way in stepping up to support WOKC 2008 and we are really looking forward to an ongoing relationship”

More information at www.wokc.co.uk

Sponsor Line Up for Bell Lawrie Scottish Series.

The Bell Lawrie Scottish Series has announced its sponsor line-up for 2008. This year will see a number of new as well as returning sponsors offering their support at various levels. Their commitment will assist a range of different elements of the event from provision of logistical and medical support on and off the water to race course sponsorship and supporting hospitality shore side.

The impressive list of sponsors for 2008 includes Talisker Whisky, Tunnocks, Terberg DTS Vehicle Support, Luddon Construction, Graham Technology, Highland Spring, GSS Plant Marine Construction, Yachting Life magazine, Argyll & Islands Enterprise, Argyll & Bute Council, Ocean World, Glasgow Council and Crown Estates.

Commenting on the number of sponsors Fraser Gardiner, director at Bell Lawrie said: “As title sponsor we are very pleased that so many companies have committed to sponsoring this year’s event. The Scottish Series provides valuable revenue to the local community in Tarbert year on year and the generous support of sponsors genuinely helps the event thrive. Sponsors play a key role in facilitating the event every year and we would like to thank them for their support.”

Returning sponsor and a regular competitor in the Scottish Series, Boyd Tunnock said: “We are delighted to sponsor the world renowned Bell Lawrie Scottish Series, and also sailing in Scotland as a whole. The Scottish Series is a great event and I am thrilled to be part of it, both personally and professionally.“

The Scottish Series, which is organised by the Clyde Cruising Club, will take place from Friday 23 May to Monday 26 May 2008 in the picturesque West Coast village of Tarbert on Loch Fyne. The event attracts spectators and participants from across the globe. The event, which generates around £1 million each year for the local economy, has been running for over 30 years and attracts over 1,200 competitors to the picturesque West Coast village of Tarbert, over the May holiday weekend. The Bell Lawrie Scottish Series is a popular event in the Scottish business community, with regular participants including Iain Graham and Keith Miller.

Howard Morrison, commodore of Clyde Cruising Club, added, “The Scottish Series is a key event in the sailing calendar and we are delighted that these sponsors have come on board this year. Their support will not only help develop the event for both competitors and spectators alike, but also benefit sailing across Scotland.”