B&G is Official Kiel Week 2012 Equipment Supplier


May 4, 2012 - PRLog -- B&G, world leader in sophisticated navigation systems, autopilots and tactical software, is proud to be an official equipment supplier and partner of Kiel Week 2012 (16th – 24th June 2012). As part of this commitment, B&G will equip all race officers and mark boats with VHF radios and GPS systems.

“Our partnership with Kiel Week will ensure better on water communication and smoother race procedures. Additionally the GPS equipment will help to set the race marks at exact positions”, said Jobst Richter, Chief Race Officer of Kiel Week.

The B&G service team will be located in a tent next to the marina in Kiel-Schilksee, where they will be available to help interested get information about the latest B&G marine electronic developments.

Additionally competing sailors can ask the B&G team for assistance, if they have any questions or service needs for their B&G equipment. During Kiel Week the B&G team is pleased to offer a service hotline to sailors within the Kiel week races: 0180 551 771 991 (cost per call for use of the German fixed network 0,14 €, max. 0,42 € standard rate for mobile calls).

On 21st June B&G will be holding an exclusive Owners Night at the VIP Lounge for all B&G customers. The event takes place directly on the race premises and aims to encourage sailors to share their experiences and stories.

“It is essential for us to understand the requirements of sailors in order for B&G to continue to develop world class onboard electronics. That‘s why we foster a close relationship with our customers, we’re always interested in their experiences. Kiel Week is such a perfect platform for us to do this.“ Remarks Jörg Tapken, B&G Sales Manager, Germany.

For more information on the award-winning range of B&G marine electronic products visit www.bandg.com