LOCAL SPONSORS SUPPORT THE FIRST AMERICA’S CUP PRELIMINARY REGATTA IN VILANOVA I LA GELTRÚ
The first Preliminary Regatta on the road to the 37th America’s Cup, is underway in Vilanova i La Geltrú with the first Official Practice Day producing some superb racing in near-perfect conditions. With the racing unfortunately abandoned on Friday due to inclement weather, the schedule will begin on Saturday 16th September for the AC40 fleet before a winner-takes-all Match Race Final on Sunday 17th September between the top two boats.
The event is being supported by local sponsors Morchem, Jaume Serra and Ramon Bilbao with Grant Dalton, CEO of America’s Cup Events, thanking them for their support saying: “Our decision to bring the America’s Cup to Barcelona and the first Preliminary Regatta to Vilanova i La Geltrú has been made possible by the fantastic support of a wide range of sponsors. Having local sponsors such as Morchem Jaume Serra, Ramon Bilbao, La Daurada, Pendennis Vilanova and the host club, Club Nàutic Vilanova, come onboard is a huge boost to the event and we are so grateful for their ongoing and unwavering support.”
For more information on the local sponsors for the Preliminary Regatta of the 37th America’s Cup in Vilanova i La Geltrú, please read on:
Morchem
Morchem is an innovative manufacturer of adhesives and coatings for flexible packaging, technical lamination, printing ink binders and textile lamination with a stated mission to become a global benchmark in the manufacture of laminating adhesives for highly demanding applications through innovation and service excellence. For over 30 years, Morchem has been creating value with a commitment to working with their partners in order to look ahead and not simply solve today’s problems. Morchem want to create products and materials for tomorrow with manufacturing expertise that makes this innovative company, a reliable partner whilst helping their clients make products that differentiate their brands and win customers. Always focused on consumer safety and in developing new, more sustainable and higher performance solutions for the most demanding applications. Morchem’s sustainable and friendly environmental solutions include: Adhesive and coatings for recyclable laminates, Compostable adhesives, Reduced VOC emissions adhesives, Renewable raw materials: More than 20% of Morchem’s raw materials come from renewable resources. For more information please visit: www.morchem.com
Jaume Serra
Jaume Serra is a family cellar that remains faithful to its land and its origins, currently leading the production of Cava in our country. Its history dates back to 1647, the year in which Padruell was built, a walled estate that since the 17th century served as protection for an old fortress farmhouse, in Vilanova i la Geltrú. La Cava is surrounded by 125 hectares of vineyards, and 6,000 American and French oak barrels rest there. In addition, it has the most advanced automation technology. A winery where tradition, quality, and a strong commitment to the environment come together. At Jaume Serra, cava begins a long journey around the world so that consumers can toast and celebrate the most special moments of their lives. For more information please visit: www.jaumeserra.com
Ramon Bilbao
Founded in 1924, Bodegas Ramón Bilbao is an iconic winery located in the winery region of La Rioja, Spain. With an unwavering commitment to excellence, authenticity and sustainability, Ramón Bilbao produces a wide range of high-quality wines that reflect the region’s rich wine tradition. His legacy endures in each bottle, inviting wine lovers to explore the essence of La Rioja through its exquisite wines. The essence of Ramón Bilbao is rooted in his unwavering passion for viticulture and enology. Each step in the production of its wines reflects a deep respect for the earth, grapes and crafts that has passed from generation to generation. The winery is proud to maintain exceptional vineyards in the most emblematic areas of La Rioja Alta, where climatic and geographical conditions are suitable for the production of high-quality grapes. Some of its most prominent products include:
Ramón Bilbao Crianza: A red wine that embodies the elegance of La Rioja, with aromas of red fruits and a breeding in oak barrels that gives him a smooth and balanced character.
Ramón Bilbao Limited Edition: A jewel from the winery, this wine is an exceptional expression of the excellence of Ramón Bilbao. It is highlighted by its elegance and complexity. Bodegas Ramón Bilbao invites all wine lovers to discover the magic of their wines, where tradition and innovation merge into each bottle, transporting us to the rich wine heritage of La Rioja. For more information please visit: www.bodegasramonbilbao.com
Pendennis Vilanova
The superyacht refit and maintenance facility in Vilanova i La Geltrú, part of UK Pendennis Group, will be the base for the team operations and crane in/out area as well as berthing for the AC40s. They are providing 15,000m2 of space, yard facilities and support, plus the berthing for the AC40s. Speaking about the involvement of Pendennis Vilanova, Mike Carr, the company’s Executive Chairman said: “The whole team at Pendennis Vilanova are extremely proud to be involved in the 37th America’s Cup. Being able to support an event of this calibre and facilitate bringing it to the heart of our Vilanova community for all to enjoy is truly a privilege.”
La Daurada
The fabulous waterside restaurant and nightclub facility, La Daurada, are providing this space to the America’s Cup to use as the main AC Club hospitality space, the media centre facilities, parking in front of the space and a secondary facility, the chic La Marabanda beach club – famous for its Mediterranean cuisine. Domingo Hernández, the General Manager of La Daurada is excited about the event, saying: “For our city to host the 37th America’s Cup preliminary regatta is a very important milestone. And, especially for us, it’s an enormous satisfaction to have decisively contributed to making this historic opportunity happen, joining the project by providing our fully equipped 10,000m2 facility. La Daurada is located in a privileged site, on the seafront, facing the racecourse. We are very proud of ACE’s trust in us to become the official venue for the AC Club hospitality and Media Centre, in which more than 80 national and international media will work during the event.”
Club Nàutic de Vilanova
The primary yacht club facility in Vilanova i La Geltrú has been working with ACE across all aspects of the event from the on-water volunteering, charter support boats, berthing and providing all of the working spaces for ACE and Regatta officials as well as the Main Operations Centre.
Jaume Ballbé, the President of Club Nàutic Vilanova is extremely proud that his club is hosting the first preliminary regatta, saying: “For Club Nàutic Vilanova the fact of being one of the venues of Port de Vilanova i la Geltrú that will host the America’s Cup, represents a great leap in our prestige. We will be one of the few clubs in the country that have participated in such a global impact competition. At this stage it also recognises the investment made at the Club Nàutic facilities which started in 2015 following the renewal of the Ports de la Generalitat concession. The America’s Cup is the most important sailing competition in the world, therefore, being able to participate in the organisation of this event, besides of being a great honour, it’s an opportunity to be able to boost our sailing activity. The Club Nàutic Vilanova, as per its original foundings, is driven by the promotion of sailing and its values, being able to organise the America’s Cup will allow us to push forward with our promotion of the sailing, not only in the city but in the entire territory.”