Oman Air announces new sponsorship of Oman Sail

Oman Air has announced a new partnership with Oman Sail that will see the national carrier of the Sultanate of Oman sponsor the Oman Sail, Multi One Design 70 (MOD 70) over the course of the 2013 season.

Oman Air chief executive officer Wayne Pearce said: “Oman Air is proud to once again be helping to focus global attention on Oman’s sporting achievements and its seafaring tradition. Our sponsorship of the MOD 70 will provide invaluable support for Oman Sail’s mission of encouraging participation in sailing within the Sultanate by showcasing the accomplishments of Omani sailors on the world stage. We are confident that the outstanding skills and experience of the MOD 70’s crew will result in major success and help to further raise awareness of the Oman Air brand across Europe and South America.”

The 2013 season starts at Valencia, Spain on 6th June, before moving on to Lisbon, Portugal on 13th June, Dun Laoghaire, Ireland on 20th June, Plymouth, UK on 26th June and Baie de Morlaix, France on 30th June. The MOD 70 will also race in the Aberdeen Asset Management Cowes Week Artemis Challenge on 8th August, the Rolex Fastnet, from Cowes to Plymouth, UK, via Ireland between 11th and 13th August, and the Transat Jacques Vabre, from Le Havre, France to Brazil between 3rd and 26th November.