The Transquadra Race is an unusual event: a single- and double-handed transatlantic race restricted to amateur crews over the age of 40 sailing their own boats.
Gill has been appointed official clothing partner for the 2008/2009 event.
“We are delighted the race organisers have chosen us to be their official clothing partner. We are always keen to encourage participation in sailing and know that this race has a growing, enthusiastic following and provides a challenging event for amateur yachtsmen,” said Gill's international sales and marketing manager, Bryan Stewart.
Gill's French agent, Patrick Carro of Interdist, was himself a participant in the last Transquadra in 2005.
The company will be providing the race staff and leading competitors with Gill Intrepid Jackets, from their Technical Apparel range, branded with the Transquadra logo.
Race supporters will be able to purchase Transquadra-branded Gill polo shirts and Intrepid Vests through the Transquadra website - www.transquadra.com
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Organised by the Yacht Club Hoëdicais, the Transquadra takes place every three years.
The 3,800 mile race consists of two legs. The first from St Nazaire, France to Madeira (1,100 miles) starts on July 27. Boats then over winter in Madeira before leaving Porto Santo for Martinique (2,700 miles) on January 24 next year.
The first leg is expected to take 6 to 8 days, the second leg 17 to 22 days.
About 120 yachts are expected to take part, 40 single-handed and 80 double-handed.
Competitors have to be over 40 years old, and sailing their own boats and the race attracts a broad range of sailing yachts up to 15m, from racy Pogo 8.50 to production cruisers.
The first Transquadra Race was held in 1993 and had just 17 participants.
