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Zhik 2024 December

Viking Explorers Rally welcomes Spice Island Marine Services as Official Supplier

by Oliver Solanas 7 Oct 2024 09:51 PDT
Viking Explorers Rally welcomes Spice Island Marine Services as Official Supplier © Spice Island Marine Services

The Viking Explorers Rally is excited to announce a new partnership with Spice Island Marine Services as an Official Supplier for the upcoming rally seasons. This collaboration marks a significant milestone for both organizations, enhancing the experience for participants and promoting the vibrant marine culture of Grenada.

Spice Island Marine Services, the premier full-service boatyard nestled in the heart of Grenada's picturesque Prickly Bay, with over four decades of marine mastery, and renowned for its exceptional maritime solutions and dedication to service excellence, will provide invaluable support to the Viking Explorers Rally, which attracts sailing enthusiasts from around the globe every year since 2018. This partnership will enhance logistics and services for rally participants.

"We are thrilled to welcome Spice Island Marine Services to the Viking Explorers Rally family," said Carlota Texeira, Marketing Director of the Viking Explorers Rally. "Their commitment to quality and service and being one of the main boatyards supporting us, is just great."

As part of this collaboration, Spice Island Marine Services will offer essential support including vessel maintenance, fueling services, and local expertise and ensuring that all participants have the resources they need after an Atlantic crossing. Additionally, the partnership will feature promotional activities in Grenada as well as their local support and collaboration with the rally team.

The rally team will be monitoring and assisting together with Spice Island Marine Services the arrival of participants, and solve any eventualities on their arrivals in Grenada.

The 8th edition of the Viking Explorers Rally is set to kick off on the 8th of December 2024 in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, and will end in Grenada on the 8th of February 2025. Participants can look forward to an exciting itinerary filled with seminars, social activities, and opportunities to connect with fellow sailors.

For more information about The Viking Explorers Rally, please visit: www.vikingexplorersrally.com

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