Dana Point, Calif.—(December 1, 2003)— The Nordhavn Atlantic Rally is receiving enthusiastic support from marine industry leaders, according to Pacific Asian Enterprises Vice President, Jim Leishman. “We’re thrilled that so many companies are getting involved with this event,” comments Leishman. “Based on the interest the event is generating with our owners, the boating public and the marine press, we feel confident our sponsors will be receiving excellent value and wide media exposure for their support.”
Over two-dozen companies have already committed to supporting the Rally by providing product, technical support, marketing support, cash contributions or a combination thereof.
Achilles Inflatable Craft – Small Inflatable Sponsor
Aegis Marine International, Inc. – Marine Equipment and Replacement Parts Sponsor
Alcom Marine Electronics – Electronics Design and Installation Sponsor
Beachcomber Fiberglass Technology, Inc. – Fiberglass Products Sponsor
Bellingham Chart Printers – Paper Chart Sponsor
Bluewater Books & Charts – Charts and Cruising Guide Sponsor
Boat Systems – Electrical and Mechanical Design Sponsor
C-Map – Electronic Charts and Navigation Software Sponsor
Caribe Inflatables – Yacht Tender Sponsor
Dimen Financial – Financial Services Sponsor
Dometic Corporation – Sanitation System – Marine Sanitation Sponsor
Furuno USA, Inc. – Marine Electronics Sponsor
IMTRA – Marine Accessory Equipment Sponsor
Handcraft Mattress Company, Inc. – Marine Mattress Sponsor
Honda Marine – Marine Motor Sponsor
MarQuipt – Davits, Cranes and Boarding Systems Sponsor
Maxwell Marine – Anchor Handling Equipment Sponsor
Prime Fabrication – Marine Fabrications Sponsor
SkyMate – Satellite Communications Sponsor
STIDD Systems, Inc. – Helm Chair Sponsor
Trade Winds Inflatables – Life Raft Inflatable Dealer Sponsor
Village Marine – Watermaker Sponsor
Winslow Life Raft – Life Raft Sponsor
Yachting & MotorBoating Magazines – Media & Special Event Sponsors
The Nordhavn Atlantic Rally is taking place this coming May, when 35 Nordhavns and a number of other 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 two 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.