Christoph Burger to be on board of North Sails Switzerland

by North Sails Schweiz on 17 Jun 2013 Christoph Burger, with immediate effect, will be on board of North Sails to enforce their presence in Switzerland. He is born in a sailmaking-family and has 20 years experiences in sailing. He will complete the teams around Daniel Schroff in the German-speaking part of Switzerland and Pierre-Yves Jorand in the French-speaking part.

The highlights of his career are two Olympic Campaigns, participation at the America’s Cup as well as different Swiss Championship titles.

Especially One Design, but also regatta- and cruising-sailors will get at once in whole Switzerland a real profit in additional, individual and personal mentoring when buying new sails.

Christoph Burger is also available for trainings and coaching to get more performance with the new sails and improve the fun in cruising.

Christoph Burger about his new challenge:
‘Dreams come true! I love sailing and with North Sails I can insert my know how. I have not only a passionate for competitions, I enjoy also the quiet moments on water! I am looking forward to lots of fascinating personal contacts.’

Daniel Schroff, Owner of North Sails Schweiz:
‘The North Sails Schweiz team will be enforced! We are very happy to welcome Christoph Burger as of now in the North family. Christoph is a famous international and national sailor and he knows the sailing business from parents’ home. Christoph welcome on board!’

Pierre-Yves Jorand, Partner of North Sails Suisse:
'North Sails in Switzerland is very pleased and proud to announce the arrival of Christoph Burger as new team member for Switzerland. This is an important and exciting time in the history of North Sails Switzerland, we are absolutely thrilled to have Christoph into this role. Christoph has a great experience in the One Design domain and sailmaking, sailing actively in the Finn class for many North Sails North Sails New Zealand