Concord Pacific Racing, RBC and TELUS provide lead sponsorship support for Canada's youth and women's teams
VANCOUVER, BC, May 1, 2024 /CNW/ - Today, Team Canada announced that three of Canada's leading corporations, Concord Green Energy (Concord Pacific), RBC and TELUS, will sponsor its historic bid at the inaugural Puig Women's America's Cup and the UniCredit Youth America's Cup in Barcelona this year.
With a commitment to advancing gender equity and nurturing young Canadian talent, Concord Pacific, RBC and TELUS will support in heralding a new era of Canadian sailing.
Sailing under the banner of Concord Pacific Racing, the Canadian teams have their sights set on victory, aiming to etch their names in history as one of the first women's teams to compete in a prestigious new chapter of America's Cup history spanning 173 years. The UniCredit Youth America's Cup begins on September 17, and the Puig Women's America's Cup starts on October 5.
Racing in the cutting-edge AC40 which employs the latest in foil and sail technology to fly the boats above the water at exhilarating speeds of up to 100 kph, the Concord Pacific Racing Women's team is led by veteran Vancouver sailor and Team Captain, Isabella Bertold.
As strategist for the Canada SailGP Team, with 15 years of representing the Canadian National Team, including two World Cup medals, Bertold brings a wealth of experience and determination to the helm.
Reflecting on the significance of this momentous occasion, Bertold said, "I feel incredibly proud to represent Canada on the world stage in this historic first Women's America's Cup. With women's sport finally taking centre stage, it's fantastic to see Concord Pacific championing our cause alongside RBC and TELUS. Together we want to break barriers, inspire the next generation, and take Canadian sailing to new heights."
The full squads for Concord Pacific Racing's Women's and Youth teams will be announced on May 15.
Tam Matthews, Chair of the Team Canada America's Cup Board said: "This is truly a ...