Highfield and Australian Sailing team up in RIB support
by Highfield Boats 12 Dec 2024 19:38 NZDT
Ben and Peter seal the deal © Highfield Boats
Highfield Boats Australia has partnered with Australian Sailing in a sponsorship deal that extends the benefits to all member Clubs across the country.
Highfield has supplied a customised Highfield Patrol 600 which will soon join Australian Sailing's coaching ranks to support their training and competitions as they focus on nurturing the next generation of sailing champions.
In addition, Highfield is offering member Yacht and Sailing Clubs more value when they're looking to buy a RIB support vessel for their Club activities.
As an exclusive discount for Member Clubs of Australian Sailing, Highfield Boats Australia is offering a purchase incentive on the retail price on the hull of the Patrol range of RIBs.
Highfield's Patrol range of commercial quality RIBs are designed to work as a long distance cruiser or a hardcore work boat. Built of 5083 aluminium plates with 6 and 10mm stringers and a super deep-V hull with wide chines and large diameter tube, the Patrol RIBs will withstand the most challenging conditions.
Spanning ten models from 4.2m to 8.6m, the Patrol range delivers manoeuvrability, safety and a smooth, dry ride. Every Patrol offers customisable layouts and options to meet a sailing club's needs as a coaching or support boat.
The offer also extends to the Highfield Classic, Sport and Ultra-lite range of boats.
Peter Pembroke from Highfield Australia commented, "Highfield is proud to partner with Australian Sailing to strengthen our relationship with Member clubs and offer them more value when looking for a RIB for their support operations.
"Yachting and yacht owners are a significant market for Highfield, especially our tenders. Many Sailing Clubs use Highfield RIBs as support vessels for their club members and events, and we have a strong, loyal body of Highfield Ambassadors active in the competitive sailing and cruising sailing communities, including the dynamic 'Sailor Girl', Nic Douglass. They have been excellent standard bearers for our boats and have provided valuable feedback over the years which we have incorporated into the latest generation of models.
"Highfield is the RIB of choice for major international regattas including Barcolana and offshore races including Rout De Rhum and skippers sailing in the Vendée Globe, such as Pip Hare Ocean Racing.
"In partnership with Australian Sailing, we're looking ahead to the Brisbane 2032 Olympics and the excellent head start our talented sailors have in their preparation for a Games on home waters."
Ben Callard, Head of Community Support & Events at Australian Sailing commented that they are thrilled with the partnership with Highfield Australia.
"The opportunity to extend the benefits to the network of clubs is fantastic and we hope to see as many clubs as possible take advantage of the significant discount.
"Australian Sailing extends our thanks to Highfield Australia and we look forward to working with you to improve the capability and capacity of clubs across the country."
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