Raymarine to partner the 2023 Australian Maxi Championship
by Cruising Yacht Club of Australia 6 Nov 2023 18:06 PST
1-5 December 2023
SOLAS Big Boat Challenge © Andrea Francolini
The Cruising Yacht Club of Australia is pleased to announce that Raymarine will be the naming sponsor of the upcoming 2023 Australian Maxi Championship in December. This exciting partnership will bring the prestige and excellence of Raymarine together with the Cruising Yacht Club of Australia's long-standing commitment to sailing.
The Australian Maxi Championship is a highly anticipated event in the Australian sailing calendar, showcasing some of the most impressive and technologically advanced maxi yachts in the country and abroad.
Raymarine is a leading global brand known for its innovative marine electronics and navigation solutions. Their commitment to advancing the field of marine technology makes them an ideal partner for an event that celebrates excellence and innovation in the world of sailing.
"We are proud to be the naming rights sponsor of the 2023 Raymarine Australian Maxi Championship, held at the renowned Cruising Yacht Club of Australia." says Damien Weber, General Manager for the Raymarine brand at FLIR Maritime Asia Pty Ltd.
"This event embodies the values of innovation, excellence, and teamwork that are at the core of Raymarine's philosophy. We look forward to an incredible Championship and to witnessing some of the most thrilling sailing action Australia has to offer."
Commodore Arthur Lane was delighted to welcome Raymarine as the Club's newest partner. "We look forward to working with the team at Raymarine who share our passion for racing and excellence across all facets of sailing. The Championship is an extraordinary display of the finest 60 - 100 foot boats racing over Summer and is a spectacle for sailors and public alike".
The 2023 Raymarine Australian Maxi Championship takes place from Friday 1 December and will be conducted over four races culminating in the renowned SOLAS Big Boat Challenge on Tuesday 5 December.
The event will be available to view on live stream on CYCATV (YouTube) and CYCA Facebook.
The event is endorsed by the International Maxi Association.