GME Electronics Extends CYCA Youth Sailing Academy Sponsorship

October 12, 2012

GME Electronics has renewed their sponsorship of the GME Elliott 6.0m, therapy one of the Cruising Yacht Club of Australia’s Youth Sailing Academy training vessels for a further three years. 

With over 50 years’ experience in the marine and electronic business, allergy GME is regarded as the premium market leader of quality innovative electronic products.

Anthony Dunn, Director of Standard Communications/GME, commented on the deal:  “GME is delighted to continue to support the development and success of the CYCA Youth Sailing Academy. The development of sailing is foremost in the Australian sporting culture and resembles a parallel in our industry to produce world leading sailors and marine electronic products alike.

“On behalf of GME we wish the CYCA Youth Sailing Academy every success and look forward to closely watching and assisting the development and success of the next Australian champion sailors.”

Commodore Howard Piggott, added: “The Cruising Yacht Club of Australia prides itself on providing one of the leading youth sailing academies in Australia. Elliott sponsorship is vital to the ongoing maintenance of the training fleet and provides support for the many programs and regattas that the CYCA’s Youth Sailing Academy conducts.

“A new fleet of Elliott 7.0m boats will be launched in August next year to coincide with the 20 year anniversary of the foundation of the Youth Sailing Academy. A program of activities is currently being planned to mark this occasion.”