Sint Maarten Heineken Regatta - Commodores Cup has new title sponsor

by Sint Maarten Heineken Regatta on 3 Nov 2009 The Steering Committee that organizes the Sint Maarten Heineken Regatta on behalf of the Sint Maarten Yacht Club is pleased to announce the introduction of a new title sponsor for the Commodores Cup. Gill, a worldwide leader in marine technical clothing, will sponsor the Commodores cup in 2010 under the title Gill Commodores Cup. This event takes place March 4th, 2010 and will offer windward leeward courses for spinnaker classes only.

The commodores cup is a pre-event to the St.Maarten Heineken Regatta, designed to give those crews and the fleet an additional day of racing. It is only open to spinnaker and racing classes and focuses on windward, leeward courses that are generally favored by the more serious racers. The one day event provides racing off the south coast of Sint Maarten and the opportunity for the many international crews who are visiting from the wintry north to adapt themselves and their vessels to the Caribbean climate and conditions. The event is in its fourth year and has proven to be a highly regarded part of the overall formula of the overall regatta event. The Gill Commodores Cup is scored separately from the main event but the parties and administration are integrated into the overall St.Maarten Heineken Regatta.

Gill clothing is a world class sailing brand with one of the widest and most innovative ranges including many products highly suitable for the often underestimated challenges of sailing in the Caribbean weather. The partnership with Gill is therefore highly suitable and appropriate for this event. Gill will offer on site through Budget Marine a Commodores Cup clothing collection decorated with the Commodores Cup Regatta Branding. For more information on Gill and the commodores Cup Collection visit the North American web site at www.gillna.com

For the Notice of race and Sailing Instructions visit www.heinekenregatta.com