| PORTSMOUTH, RI, USA-(6-5-2003) Demonstrating their dedication to encourage
youth sailing as a positive recreational activity, all four sponsors of US
SAILING’s U.S. Youth Championship have announced their continued sponsorship
of the event: Vanguard Sailboats, West Marine, The Walt Disney Company and
Gill. The event will be held June 20-26 and hosted by the Milwaukee Yacht
Club.
Vanguard Sailboats continues to demonstrate its strong commitment to youth
sailing by supplying boats to the event, as well as the support and
maintenance required for the charter fleet. Vanguard Sailboats is the
leading world manufacturer and largest US supplier of recreational and high
performance small sailboats. Vanguard products include the Sunfish and
Laser, two of the most recognized brands in the sailing world. Visit their
website at www.teamvanguard.com.
The U.S. Youth Championship is one of many youth sailing events West Marine
sponsors. West Marine, Official Marine Retailer of US SAILING, offers a
broad assortment of boating equipment and apparel worldwide through its more
than 260 retail stores, an international catalog mail order division, and a
wholesale division. More information on West Marine can be found at
www.westmarine.com.
This is the second consecutive year The Walt Disney Company is sponsoring
the U.S. Youth Championship. As part of its sponsorship, Disney will provide
financial support for costs associated with running the 6-day regatta,
including maintenance of a web site dedicated specifically to youth and US
SAILING. The website includes daily reports and results, competitor
interviews, photos, sailor and coach bios, as well as a host of other
information.
Gill is also continuing its support of the prestigious event as official
supplier of technical apparel. Gill clothing systems are designed for
competitive sailing. Gill gear is available through hundreds of dealers
nationally, including West Marine Products, and its products range from a
performance base and mid-layer garments and deck jackets to full on offshore
and ocean suits. More information on Gill can be found at www.gillna.com.
Considered the premier youth sailing event in the country, the U.S. Youth
Championship was first held in 1973. The top 150 sailors are selected from
more than 300 applicants based on resumes. The final selection will be
announced in May.
The United States Sailing Association (US SAILING) is the national governing
body for sailing and sailboat racing. Headquartered in Portsmouth, Rhode
Island, the organization's mission is to encourage participation and promote
excellence in sailing and racing in the U.S. US SAILING offers training and
education programs, develops and supports a wide range of sailing
organizations, associations and communities, and provides administration and
oversight of competitive sailing across the country. For more information,
visit www.ussailing.org.
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