Dana Point, Calif. – (February 10, 2004) – The Nordhavn Atlantic Rally continues to receive enthusiastic support from marine industry leaders, according to Pacific Asian Enterprises Vice President, Jim Leishman. “We couldn’t be more pleased by the support we’re getting from our sponsors and the press about this event, “ says Leishman. “Over two-dozen more companies have agreed to help with the Rally. Without their financial and logistical support, we couldn’t have attempted to manage a project of this magnitude.”
Companies are contributing in a number of ways. Marine equipment companies have donated products or provided significant discounts for escort vessels and participants. Others are helping with technical support and are offering to train participants in the use of their products. Marinas and yacht clubs in Ft. Lauderdale, Bermuda, the Azores and Gibraltar are providing special services and reduced rates for all participating boats. “It’s apparent that many companies and organizations see the ‘big picture’ benefit of this event,” adds Leishman. “Hopefully, others will be inspired by our participants crossing the ocean on their own bottom and will want to buy a boat and do the same.”
The latest sponsors to sign up are:
| All At Sea – Flag Fabrication |
| Bermuda Customs – Customs Assistance |
| Bermuda Tourism – Tourist Assistance |
| Brookes & Gatehouse USA, Inc. – Marine Instruments |
| CFX Marine Specialties – Marine Safety Systems |
| Charles Industries/Heartsine Technologies – Portable Defibrillators |
| Diamond/Sea-Glaze – Marine Windows, Doors & Hatches |
| Faial Regional Directorate for Tourism – Tourist Assistance |
| Forespar Products Corporation – Marine Hardware |
| Gibraltar Tourist Board – Event Coordination |
| Horta Marina – Azores Marina |
| Jeddy’s Upholstery & Interiors – Interior Design |
| Marina Bay Complex – Gibraltar Marina |
| Maritime Trading Company–OCEANair USA – Custom Blinds |
| Mid-Atlantic Yacht Services – Vessel Service & Support |
| Outbound Yacht Services, Inc. – Certified Technicians |
| Radisson Bahia Mar Beach Resort & Yachting Center – Ft. Lauderdale Marina & Hotel |
| Royal Bermuda Yacht Club – Rally Assistance |
| Shorepoint Insurance Services – Individual & Business Insurance Coverage |
| TRAC/American Bow Thruster – Thrusters & Stabilizers |
Leishman also points to the terrific enthusiasm of the press. “It all began when Yachting and MotorBoating stepped up and offered to sponsor one of our escort vessels and host our Bon Voyage Party. They immediately saw this Rally as being of great interest to their readers and
will be sending editors on every leg. We’re also thrilled that so many other magazines are either sending editors on one of the legs or are at least covering the event. Power Cruising, Soundings, Lakeland Boating, Southern Boating and the UK’s MotorBoat & Yachting will be aboard with a writer. SEA, Boating, Yachts International and Showboats International have agreed to cover the Rally. Since our event is open to non-Nordhavns, we had always hoped the press would see this as an effort to promote long distance cruising in general.” Besides Nordhavn, a Hatteras, Kadey-Krogen and a Monk designed 80-foot expedition yacht are among the participants.
Sponsors who had signed up earlier include:
| Achilles Inflatable Craft – Inflatables |
| Aegis Marine International, Inc. – Marine Equipment & Replacement Parts |
| Alcom Marine Electronics – Electronics Design & Installation |
| Beachcomber Fiberglass Technology, Inc. – Fiberglass Products |
| Bellingham Chart Printers – Paper Charts |
| Bluewater Books & Charts – Charts & Cruising Guides |
| Boat Systems – Electrical & Mechanical Design |
| C-Map – Electronic Charts & Navigation Software |
| Caribe Inflatables – Yacht Tender |
| Dimen Financial – Financial Services |
| Dometic Corporation – Sanitation System – Marine Sanitations |
| Furuno USA, Inc. – Marine Electronics |
| Handcraft Mattress Company, Inc. – Marine Mattresses |
| Honda Marine – Outboard Engines |
| IMTRA Corporation – Marine Accessory Equipment |
| MarQuipt – Davits, Cranes & Boarding Systems |
| Maxwell Marine – Anchor Handling Equipment |
| Prime Fabrication – Metal Fabrication & Powder Coating |
| SkyMate – Satellite Communications |
| STIDD Systems, Inc. – Helm Chair |
| Tradewind Inflatables – Life Raft & Inflatable Dealer |
| Village Marine Tec – Watermaker |
| Winslow LifeRaft Company – Life Rafts |
| Yachting & MotorBoating Magazines – Media & Special Events |
For a complete description of the products and services of these sponsor companies, please visit: www.nordhavn.com/rally/sponsors/sponsors.htm
The Nordhavn Atlantic Rally is taking place this coming May, when a fleet of 33 seaworthy power vessels will leave Ft. Lauderdale, Florida and cross the Atlantic Ocean, arriving in Gibraltar in late June. The fleet of passage makers will be escorted by three Nordhavns which will provide technical and logistical support throughout the voyage. The fleet will stop in Bermuda and the Azores before completing the 3,500-mile voyage to Gibraltar.
Pacific Asian Enterprises (P.A.E.) is the designer and developer of the Nordhavn line of oceangoing powerboats. It is currently building twelve models between the sizes of 35 and
76-feet.