Gill North America and US SAILING Sign Multi-Year Agreement
Buford GA - March 23, 2011 - Gill North America, the North American importer and distributor of Gill brand apparel has announced a multi-year partnership agreement with US SAILING, the National Governing Body of the sport, to be the official technical apparel sponsor of US SAILING.
Dave Pritchard, President of Gill North America said: "Gill is delighted to strengthen ties with US SAILING and their members. Our new multi-year agreement brings the unique and distinct value of Gill technical clothing to US SAILING beneficiaries that only Gill can deliver. We are pumped!"
The sponsorship agreement includes direct financial support for the organization, including support for US SAILING National Championship events and Junior Olympic Festivals.
“US SAILING is thrilled to expand our relationship with Gill” said Jack Gierhart, Executive Director of US SAILING. “Gill is a leader in marine high-performance apparel and accessories. We take pride in aligning ourselves with a company that is focused on innovation and developing the best possible products for sailors. We have had a long and successful partnership, and are grateful for their ongoing support of sailing.”
About
Gill North America
Gill NA, with headquarters near Atlanta, GA is the sole distributor of Gill-brand foul weather gear in North America including Caribbean, Central America, US and Canada. Gill is an apparel and accessories leader in the worldwide marine industry for over three decades and specializes in high tech, breathable waterproof clothing. The company tests, designs and markets a variety of performance-oriented, award-winning apparel and accessories for virtually every type of boating activity with product lines that include foul weather gear; interactive layering systems; footwear; gloves; bags; junior gear; scholastic gear and team wear.
Available through hundreds of independent dealers and select West Marine and Gander Mountain Stores.
About US SAILING
Founded in 1897 and headquartered in Portsmouth, Rhode Island, US SAILING is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. US SAILING offers training and education programs for instructors and race officials, supports a wide range of sailing organizations and communities, issues offshore rating certificates, and provides administration and oversight of competitive sailing across the country. For more information about US SAILING, please visit: www.ussailing.org.
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more information on Gill NA, visit the company web site at www.gillna.com, or contact Lance Jones at Gill NA, Tel: (678) 730-5581 Fax: (770) 831-3663 e-mail: lance@gillna.com |
