www.worldwatchweb.com - SEIKO 49er Class World Championships were held recently in the turquoise waters of the Bahamas, and the Spanish team of Martinez and Fernandez clearly felt very much at home, claiming victory by a record-breaking 27 points over their nearest rivals, the holders Outteridge and Jensen of Australia.


SEIKO’s support to the 49er Class includes the provision of sails and other equipment
to help the most promising sailors.


62 boats from 26 countries participated in the event, with the USA, UK, Australia and Denmark fielding the largest fleets, but the event was also notable for the appearance of less experienced crews from Argentina, Bermuda and Uruguay, whose presence at this, the pinnacle event of the 49er year, was made possible by the support that SEIKO gives to the International 49er Class.


The Velatura Yachting Timer

SEIKO has been the Class sponsor of the International 49er Association since 2007 and is proud to support this exciting, challenging and fast-growing sport. SEIKO’s support takes the form of both finance and equipment, targeted at assisting the Association to extend the reach of the sport to new countries and a wider audience. At the World Championships, SEIKO donated Yachting Timer watches from the marine collection ‘Velatura’ to the Gold, Silver and Bronze medallists and, in addition, SEIKO spinnakers and clothing were given by the Association to the up-and–coming generation of 49er crews. SEIKO’s agreement was recently renewed until the end of the 2011 season. SEIKO has also extended its support to world sailing with an agreement with the 29erXX Class.

Source: Seiko Watch Corporation
www.seikowatches.com