
Volvo Sponsors
World-Class Sailing
The Volvo Ocean Race provides the ultimate test for some of the world’s greatest sailors, pushing teams to their limits in a 46,000-nautical-mile race around the world. Combining human adventure with technological innovation, cutting-edge design and the inherent pre-requisite for safety, the race embodies the philosophy that goes in to every Volvo car.
Building a path towards potentially competing in the ultimate sailing challenge, Volvo has supported British sailing, from grassroots through to internationally competitive sailors for nearly 20 years. From the Volvo Gill Optimist Class, through the RS Association and on to our world-class brand ambassadors that make up Team Volvo, Volvo is a driving force in British sailing.
Meet Team Volvo
In the UK, Volvo supports some of Britain’s best sailing talent as they compete on the international stage, with many going on to challenge themselves further on the ‘Everest of sailing’ – the Volvo Ocean Race.
Since 1999, Volvo has supported sailing from grassroots, through youth development, up to professionally competitive athletes at the pinnacle of their sport. Collectively known as Team Volvo, this inspirational group of individuals represents the very best of British sailing, windsurfing and kitesurfing talent. The team includes award-winning athletes, Volvo Ocean Race winners, multiple World Champions and Olympians – all of whom are legends within the sport.
There are two sides to every athletes life. We caught up with Volvo Ocean Race winner and father Ian Walker MBE.

International Optimist Class Association
Since 1999, Volvo has supported sailing from grassroots, through youth development, up to professionally competitive athletes at the pinnacle of their sport. We are delighted to join forces with Gill in a sponsorship deal with the International Optimist Class Association (IOCA-UK).
We are proud to be able to support sailors in the early part of their careers, and racing an Optimist is the perfect start, suitable for girls and boys up to the age of 15. It is a great boat in which to learn to sail, but it is also the boat many top-class sailors have started in. Hannah Mills is the perfect example, having started sailing in the Optimist class, progressing up the ranks to become an Olympic gold medal winner and a member of Team Volvo.
We hope that through our involvement with IOCA-UK we can help to inspire the next generation of sailors, whether it be for leisure or competition, with the ultimate aim of joining the British Sailing Team, the most successful national Olympic sailing team of all time.

Exclusive offers for Britain's sailors
If you belong to an RYA affiliated sailing club, or are an RS Class member, we will reward your sailing involvement with a range of exclusive benefits when you purchase a new Volvo car, including savings, finance, servicing, accessory and insurance offers, subject to terms and conditions.
To find out more visit the RYA website, your local dealer or call the Volvo Car Business Centre on 03333 204147.