2003 l St. Tropez, France 2005 l Sandhamn, Sweden 2007 l Cowes, UK 2009 l Newport, USA 2011 l Helsinki, Finland 2013 l Flensburg, Germany 2015 l La Trinité-sur-Mer, France 6 Metre World Championship 12 SEPT TO 22 SEPT 2017 Vancouver CANADA Sponsorship Opportunities Photo: Neil Rabinowitz
WHAT IS THE 6 METRE CLASS With a history spanning over 100 years, the International Six Metre Class (6mR) represents the perfect fusion of performance and elegance. In its heyday, 6mR was the most important international racing class, involved the greatest naval architects, and in 1908 it was chosen as an Olympic class. Requiring a skillful 5 person crew, the 6M is 10 to 12 meters long: the number 6 being the result of a formula taking into account various parameters of length, weight, surface of sail: a challenge for the architects! The Class is undergoing a renaissance. Older yachts are being restored and moderns are being built. Of the more than 1200 or so built since 1907, over 400 are still in existence, 300 of which are in racing condition. Today, there are active fleets in Canada, USA, UK, Sweden, Finland, Netherlands, Brazil, France, Switzerland, Denmark, Italy, Russia, New Zealand, Germany, Norway, Austria, Spain and South Africa. The 6 Metre World Championship is a biennial international sailing regatta in the 6 Metre Class organized by the International Six Metre Association. The principal trophy is the Six Metre World Cup. Proudly, Vancouver and the Royal Vancouver Yacht Club will host the 1st World Cup 6mR to be held in Canada. Please join us! 6 Photo: Tourism Vancouver
THE VALUE PROPOSITION The universal popularity and appeal of yacht racing makes it a common denominator for everyone, irrespective of gender, age, race and social standing. As a result, the 6M World Cup represents one of the most effective global marketing platforms, offering sponsors unrivalled opportunities to connect with consumers and the extremely relevant and lucrative sailing demographic: 60% of sailors earn over $125,000 and nearly 20% earn over $225,000 annually. 72% are university educated and 40% hold post graduate degrees. 63% hold professional or managerial positions. In addition: Boaters have a great deal of discretionary income, are devoted to spending time on their boats and travel extensively for pleasure and business. Sailing is associated with adventure, sportsmanship, competition and a coastal lifestyle Sailors are traditional buyers of higher end or luxury products and services. Boat owners make up a universe of mostly well-educated and affluent individuals. Vancouver, a world-class city, and the Royal Vancouver Yacht Club, a prestigious venue provide the setting for an unparalleled audience experience and backdrop for your product and brand. Timelessly beautiful boats, raced by highest calibre amateur and professional sailors from around the world, will draw captains of industry, a wide range of senior professionals, marine architects, as well as amateur and seasoned boaters and families. Photo: Neil Rabinowitz
6 A PERFECT MATCH VANCOUVER: The Pacific Northwest plays an important part in the history of 6mR sailing. The Vancouver area has been consistently rated as one of the most livable cities in the world and is certainly worth exploring. Places like Grouse Mountain, Victoria, and Whistler can easily be visited in a day-trip. ROYAL VANCOUVER YACHT CLUB: One of the leading yacht clubs in the world, the RVYC was formed in 1903, seventeen years after Vancouver was incorporated. RVYC offers seven exclusive Offshore Stations and two home ports. The Club promotes yachting, seamanship and fellowship among its over 4,500 members. Jericho hosts local, international and charity regattas. The Clubhouse has an unbeatable view from two restaurants and serves as the perfect venue for family and corporate celebrations. Photos: RYVC
GET ON BOARD REGATTA SPONSOR ($20,000) Official host of the Opening & Closing Ceremonies Exclusive on-water access one evening on the water experiencing racing a 6M yacht with one of the world championship teams Podium presence at trophies presentation events VIP-area guest access throughout the week Presence at all evening socials and/or VIP events Special VIP spectator boat race area viewing opportunity Opportunity to have a 6mR World Champion or Olympian meet & greet your senior leadership team. competitor caps, volunteer shirts, swag bags, etc.); RVYC 6mR regatta-designated event area signage; forestay banners on all boats when docked; select competitor boats; At sea (logo on race course marks; logo and/or flag on Official Race Committee boat). INDIVIDUAL RACE DAY SPONSOR (6 available - $6,000 each ) Podium presence as you award your daily race day trophies on your exclusive race day VIP-area guest access throughout the week Exclusive on-water access on a committee boat for you & your guests on your race day Exclusive promotional presentation of your products and services at the regatta venue on your race day. volunteer shirts, swag bags, etc.); RVYC 6mR Regatta-designated event area signage; at sea (logo on race course marks; logo on committee boat). TEAM CHALLENGE (5 available - $5,000 each) Your guests will have an opportunity to race [casual] on a 6M yacht with one of the world championship teams l Logo exposure on racing spinnaker sail (5 year shelf life) l Social media cross promotion l VIP-area guest access. VIP LOUNGE SPONSOR ($7,500) Official host of VIP Lounge at RVYC throughout the regatta Opportunity to mix & mingle with competitors from all over the world. competitor caps, volunteer shirts, swag bags, etc.); RVYC Regatta-designated event area signage; at sea (logo and/or flag on committee boat). SOCIAL EVENT SPONSOR (5 available - $3,000 each) Logo placement on offical program ( this evening sponsored by ) Logo on tables Speaking opportunity Visibility on land on regatta-designated event area signage Speaking opportunity Ability to donate product to swag bags. OFFICIAL SUPPORTER (In-kind plus cash) volunteer shirts, swag bags, etc.); RVYC Regatta-designated event signage; opportunity to showcase your product line to a very targeted market. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE VISIT 6mvancouver2017.com
First and foremost, there is tremendous camaraderie in the six metre community. We have a group of American sailors on Lucie who compete together in all the world and European six metre championships each year, sharing a crew house together and doing some sightseeing in addition to the racing, and we have enjoyed each other s company tremendously. And of course on a six metre boat you are in very tight quarters so there is a closeness that is intrinsic to sailing this class of boat. So far over the past five years we have sailed together in venues that were just spectacular -- Sweden, Helsinki, Germany, France -- places most of us had never visited before. Every year the scenery and the conditions change, but we see many of the same boats and lots of familiar faces, so we look forward to the event no matter where it is held. I think the international six metre community represents the very best of amateur sportsmanship. On the course we are fierce competitors, and the races are usually very close as a result -- but back at the dock we go out of our way to help each other and enjoy many socializing together as a community. And of course there are few things more beautiful than a classic six metre yacht sailing on a brisk wind. With their long, lean lines they are just poetry in motion. Matt Brooks -- LUCIE US55 6 Metre Class enthusiasts worldwide have answered the following question: WHAT IS IT YOU LOVE SO MUCH ABOUT SAILING A SIX METRE YACHT? Photos: Kara Hugglestone/Sail Couture. They look beautiful and so elegant while being remarkable sailing machines; they are very demanding on all counts, very special in many ways and certainly test you and your crew hard in the breeze. Besides that, they provide a very unique possibility of getting boats built some eighty years ago or far less than that to sail together and still be very close to each other. All of this has probably led to establish over the years a wonderful relationship between crews of all countries contributing very much to the Class special spirit. Stefan O Reilly-Hyland Tsigane FRA 107 They look beautiful and so elegant while being remarkable sailing machines; they are very demanding on all counts, very special in many ways and certainly test you and your crew hard in the breeze. Besides that, they provide a very unique possibility of getting boats built some eighty years ago or far less than that to sail together and still be very close to each other. All of this has probably led to establish over the years a wonderful relationship between crews of all countries contributing very much to the Class special spirit. Stefan O Reilly-Hyland -- Tsigane FRA 107