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
Volvo sponsors this inspirational team, who represent the best of British sailing as they seek to attain their ultimate sailing goals. The Team work with the next generation of British sailors through Volvo’s grass roots sailing sponsorships, inspiring youngsters to follow in their footsteps with the same passion and determination.
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Volvo RYA Keelboat Programme
The Keelboat programme was set up in 2003 to make racing ‘big boats’ accessible to anyone with the passion, determination and talent. Any skilful young sailors aged 16-24 are eligible. Once in the team, the sailors benefit from general keelboat coaching, to more specialised training like meteorology.
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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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