B&G to Sponsor Charleston Race Week

B&G a world leader in marine instruments, autopilot systems and tactical software solutions – announced its sponsorship of Sperry Top-Sider Charleston Race Week.

Taking place April 10-13, 2014, Charleston Race Week is a homegrown regatta open to monohull sailboats from 20 to 80 feet. 

“B&G sets the standard for sailing technology and we are proud to sponsor Sperry Top-Sider Charleston Race Week – one of the largest regattas of its kind in the world to help us launch Zeus2 family of chartplotters,” said Leif Ottosson, CEO, Navico. “With features such as SailSteer and SailTime incorporated into our Zeus2 multifunction displays, and B&G Academy’s free online tutorials, we are dedicated to helping sailors at every level make the most of their passion. We are happy to lend our support for this event that does so much to raise the awareness of an incredible sport.”

“We refer to our event as a regatta unlike any other, and sponsorship by B&G is a perfect fit because their products are also in a class by themselves,” said Randy Draftz, event and race director, Sperry Top-Sider Charleston Race Week.