Volvo began its global association with sailing in 1997, since then Volvo Car UK has supported the global sailing strategy, sponsoring sailing in Britain from the grass roots to the pinnacle of the sport. Their sponsorship portfolio now includes Team Volvo for life, Volvo RYA Keelboat Programme, Volvo RYA Champion Clubs and Volvo Musto Optimist Championships. Volvo is also a supporting sponsor to Skandia Team GBR and race partner to the JPMorgan Asset Management Round the Island Race and the Bell Lawrie Scottish Series. All the UK sponsorships support the pinnacle of Volvo’s global sponsorship, The Volvo Ocean Race.
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Team Volvo for life
An inspirational team of individuals at the pinnacle of their sailing career. Team Volvo for life members include triple Olympic gold medallist Ben Ainslie, double Olympic gold medallist Shirley Robertson, Olympic gold medallist Paul Goodison, and double silver Olympic medallists Nick Rogers and Joe Glanfield.
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Volvo RYA Champion Club Scheme
The Volvo RYA Champion Club recognises those sailing clubs with a commitment to youth sailing and race coaching.
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Volvo Musto Optimist Sailing Championship
Sailed by 8-15 year olds, the Optimist is an excellent starter boat. The class has groomed some of sailings great names including double Olympic gold medallist, Ben Ainslie and Olympic silver medallist, Nick Rogers.
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Skandia Team GBR
Volvo Car UK, as bronze sponsors, is proud to support Skandia Team GBR, the British Olympic sailing team.
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The Volvo Eco Challenge
The Volvo Eco Challenge is an inspirational project which has been set up to help sailing clubs become more environmentally friendly, with £20,000 of grants available for clubs across the UK.
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Volvo Youth Sailing Sponsorship
Volvo is proud to support British youth sailing. Volvo has a long association with junior racing, having sponsored the RYA’s Volvo Champion Clubs since their launch in 1997.
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