Gotland Runt moves to Stockholm and changes name to ÅF Offshore Race
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Gotland Runt, the Nordic region's biggest and most classic offshore racing
event, has joined forces with technical consultants ÅF and changed its name to
ÅF Offshore Race. In addition, the race will now be starting from Stockholm,
instead of Sandhamn. Tens of thousands of Stockholm residents will now be able
to follow the start on 6 July 2011 and every year from now on.
The ÅF Offshore Race will comprise two interim stages. The first stage will
start in central Stockholm, finishing in Sandhamn. The second stage stretches
from Sandhamn, around Gotland, and back.
Jacob Wallenberg, KSSS Chairman and event organiser, said, "Our vision at KSSS
is to be leaders in sailing. This means we need to constantly develop our events
so that we stay appealing, in both sporting and commercial terms. This is
exactly what we'll be achieving by moving the start to central Stockholm. The
change will enable thousands of spectators gathered on the capital's rocks and
wharfs to watch the start. We're convinced the event will be a real crowd
puller, as well as helping generate further interest in Swedish sailing."
Jonas Wiström, ÅF's CEO, said, "It feels fantastic that we're able to play a
part in taking Sweden's finest regatta into the next era. Offshore racing is a
climate-smart sport, which perfectly suits ÅF's profile. Our partnership with
KSSS also allows us to assist them with their environmental work, both during
the ÅF Offshore Race and in the club's other activities."
This year's edition of the ÅF Offshore Race will see both the elite class and
classic boats sailing the new route. The remaining classes will start from
Sandhamn, just as before. From the event's 2012 edition, the plan is for the
entire line-up to start from central Stockholm.
Ulla Hamilton, Enterprise Commissioner (Moderaterna), said, "I'd like to wish
Sweden's premier offshore racing event a warm welcome to the capital city.
Stockholm is world renowned for its close proximity to water, and events such as
these dovetail perfectly with this impression."
The event's change of name to ÅF Offshore Race is linked to ÅF's new role as
event title sponsor. Initially, ÅF's commitment extends up to and including
2016.
ÅF is a leader in technical consulting, with expertise founded on more than a
century of experience. We offer highly qualified services and solutions for
industrial processes, infrastructure projects and the development of products
and IT systems. Today ÅF has more than 4,500 employees. Our base is in Europe,
but our business and our clients are found all over the world.www.afconsult.com
The Royal Swedish Yacht Club (Kungliga Svenska Segel Sällskapet, KSSS) is
Sweden's largest and oldest yachting club. Founded in 1830, the club has over
6,000 members. KSSS arranges camps, junior and elite training, and squadron
sailing. We are also one of Sweden's leading offshore racing event organisers.
The following classes are invited to compete in the ÅF Offshore Race 2011: ORC
Int. IRC Endorsed, SRS (Swedish Rating System) and One Design keelboat classes
with more than eight entrants. Classic Baltic Race, a regatta for classic boats,
will sail at the same time as ÅF Offshore Race.
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