Major Partners
State Government of Victoria
The Victorian State Government is proud to be a Major Partner of the Festival of Sails. The State Government continues to market Victoria as an international brand in the global sports event market, attracting many of the world’s most important sporting events.
The Victorian sporting calendar includes a range of world class events such as the Australian Tennis Open, the Australian Formula 1 Grand Prix and the Spring Racing Carnival. These events attract participants from across Australia and overseas, adding approximately $900 million each year to the Victorian economy.
More information about all major sporting events is available from the website – www.sport.vic.gov.au.
City of Greater Geelong
The City of Greater Geelong’s support for the Festival of Sails is one of the central features of the City’s promotion of the region as a major tourist destination.
For more information on Geelong events and attractions visit www.geelongcity.vic.gov.au.
Event Sponsors
Mariner Boating Holidays
Where ever you decide to sail – the Caribbean, the Mediterranean, the South Pacific or Asia – charter your own yacht or join our sailing rallies. We are travel agents with more than 30 years of experience in travel, boating and yacht charter world wide. Our friendly team have first hand experience in the sailing areas of your choice ensuring that your sailing holiday dollars are well spent. We are proud that our repeat client list is extensive, always growing and includes sailors and non sailors alike. We are a professional and friendly team whose aim is to provide you with the best yacht charter at the best price. All entrants entered in the Festival of Sails 2012 by 5pm Sunday 15 January, will go into the draw for a chance to win two places on the Mariner Boating Holidays 2013 Aegean Yacht Rally, the annual rally through the Greek Dodecanese Islands and along the Mediterranean coast of Turkey. www.marinerboating.com.au
Club Marine
It is now more than 35 years since Club Marine was established to provide a unique insurance product, specialising in pleasure craft. Club Marine is unique. When you arrange insurance for your boat with Club Marine, you are not just a number on a policy – you become a member of a club and you receive an individual card that entitles you to a whole range of exclusive services and benefits. This is all part of joining the club – but the most important thing is that you can enjoy your boating knowing that you and your family are well protected and that your insurance plan has been designed by boating people for boating people. Club Marine has grown over the years to where it is now the largest pleasure and commercial leisure craft underwriting agency in Australia. For added peace of mind, it is reassuring to know that Club Marine Boat Insurance is underwritten by one of Australia’s largest insurers, Allianz Australia Insurance Limited, one of the country’s largest insurance providers. www.clubmarine.com.au
STRBRD
STRBRD was conceived by a boat owner who became so frustrated from organising his crew and regattas via email, text message, phone calls and pigeon carrier that he thought there had to be a better answer. STRBRD is for the crew that do a some social Thursday night sailing, a season of Saturdays and perhaps some off shore racing as well. If, on a Friday morning you are sending emails trying to work out who is going to be at the boat by 8.30am Saturday morning, then you need STRBRD. The long term future of the application is entirely dependent on it’s use throughout the world by skippers and crew who care about and love their yachting. If you just want to be a little bit more involved, then we’d love to hear from you. www.strbrd.com
Audi Centre Geelong
It’s time to enjoy a more progressive driving experience. Innovation, quality, style – you’ll find them all at Audi Centre Geelong. And with a wide range of New and Approved Used Audis available, all you have to do is ask.
Our Approved Used Cars come with a generous warranty that guarantees years of motoring, plus the reassurance that only the best people are servicing your Audi. We choose only the best used cars: come and experience one for yourself with a test drive at Audi Centre Geelong.
Official Suppliers
300,000+ guests, 3,200+ events to date and zero headaches. Designed specifically for Meeting and Event Organisers to feel relaxed, confident and in control of their event registration processes.
The technology behind EventOFFICE was developed 10 years ago in consultation with Event Organisers and our existing clients and launched in 2004. The technology has been designed and is maintained in-house with the primary motivator behind all ongoing development, being great guest experiences and banishing Event Panic. www.eventoffice.com.au.
Bundaberg Rum
Bundaberg Rum is a proud sponsor of the Festival of Sails.
Bundaberg Rum also sponsor many other regional events throughout Australia and continues to be at the forefront of supporting Aussie sport including Rugby Union, Rugby League, V8Supercars & Pro Bull Riding. Our primary aim with this support is to give back to the communities that support us.
Have a great time at the Festival of Sails and stay in fine form.
Bundaberg Rum – Our Rum Since 1888. www.bundabergrum.com.au
Coca Cola Amatil
CCA is one of the largest bottlers of non-alcoholic ready-to-drink beverages in the Asia-Pacific region and one of the world’s top five Coca-Cola bottlers. CCA employs more than 15,000 people and has access to more than 265 million consumers through over 700,000 active customers. CCA has operations in five countries – Australia, New Zealand, Fiji, Indonesia and Papua New Guinea – manufacturing, selling and distributing a diversified product portfolio including carbonated soft drinks, water, sports and energy drinks, fruit juice, flavoured milk, coffee and packaged ready-to-eat fruit and vegetable products. www.ccamatil.com
Lion Nathan – James Boag
James Boag is a proud sponsor of the Festival of Sails. In 1881 James Boag established a tradition of brewing excellence on the banks of the Esk River in Launceston. Made from the pure waters of Tasmania and with the finest natural ingredients, the Boag’s brewers draw on over 130 years of brewing expertise and passion to craft some of Australia’s beat loved beers including James Boag’s Premium and James Boag’s Draught. James Boag – From the Pure Waters of Tasmania. www.boags.com.au
Geelong Taxi Network
At Geelong Taxi Network, we’re more than just a taxi service. We offer many and varied services at more than reasonable prices. From sightseeing tours to super fast parcel delivery, Geelong Taxi Network covers it all. www.geelongtaxis.com.au
Media Partners
Geelong Advertiser
With more readers than ever before, the Geelong Advertiser is now recognised as one of the fastest growing newspapers in the country. With roots in the region since 1840, the Geelong Advertiser continues to report the issues and ideas of the wider Geelong community. However, the ‘Addy’ is more than just a newspaper – the media group produces award winning glossy magazines, Geelong’s most informative business directory and attracts more than one million hits per month on its website, www.geelongadvertiser.com.au
Proud sponsors of the Geelong Advertiser Teams Trophy, the Geelong Advertiser is pleased to be part of the Festival of Sails. Smooth sailing to all! www.geelongadvertiser.com.au
Bay FM
Just put your FM radio on 93.9. You can hear us right around Geelong, Werribee, the Bellarine Peninsula Surfcoast, across the bay and in to Melbourne. www.bayfm.com.au
Event Supporters
Royal Yacht Club of Victoria
In 2012 the Festival of Sails has returned to its historic Melbourne partner.
On Saturday 21st and Sunday 22nd January Royals will be conducting the racing of the Melbourne end of the Premier Racing Series.
But as always the action off the water at Royals will start the stories of the Festival of Sails 2012.
Hobsons Bay City Council
It’s situated on Port Phillip Bay around 10 kilometres west of central Melbourne. It covers an area of approximately 66 square kilometres.
It has over 20 kilometres of bay frontage, quality residential areas, a huge expanse of environmentally significant open space and a range of major industrial complexes, which contribute significantly to the economy of Victoria.
These features contribute to the City’s culture, which is strongly linked to its maritime heritage, environment, industry and lifestyle.
Hobsons Bay City Council has linked its Summer Sounds events calendar to the Festival of Sails, and Commonwealth Reserve which neighbours Royals will be alive with Free music and open air movies.
