Sponsorship for Ramsgate Week

Thanet windfarm company support leading east coast regatta

The Royal Temple Yacht Club’s annual regatta has seen a number of exciting changes in recent years, including the launch of a successful new format in 2008, but with the announcement of this new deal and a fantastic entertainments programme, the 2009 regatta promises to be better than ever.

Vattenfall Ramsgate Week, taking place from 10-15 August, is one of the major sailing events on the East Coast, attracting sailors from the UK, France, Holland and Belgium.

IRC Classes will compete in a coastal series for the first three days, followed by an IRC Regatta Series starting on Thursday and running through to Saturday, when the one-day SailEAST Regatta will be held. Two Cruiser Classes - one with the use of spinnakers prohibited and one with no sail restriction - will enjoy one race per day with competitors being treated to some of the most scenic waters in Kent.

Onshore, there will be a great party atmosphere with the new ‘Rock on the Dock’ concept, hosting big name bands for competitors to party the night away.

Vattenfall will be collaborating with the Royal Temple Yacht Club (RTYC) throughout the year, to support their Open Days; a new initiative giving the local community an opportunity to try sailing.

“The Ramsgate Week Committee are excited about the partnership with Vattenfall; it’s an important step in our continued development of Ramsgate Week.” said RTYC Commodore, Mike Brand. “Extending this support to the RTYC’s Open Day’s will also provide a great boost in promoting sailing in the area and with the local community.”

Ole Bigum Nielsen, Project Director at Vattenfall, said "With the Thanet Offshore Wind Farm now under construction this is an ideal time for Vattenfall to be sponsoring Ramsgate Week. It is an opportunity for us to become more involved with the community both onshore and offshore!"

For more information and to enter Vattenfall Ramsgate Week, visit www.ramsgateweek.com. Entries received before 31 May can take advantage of the 50% discount on berthing fees.