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04 Apr 2008

2009 Solidarity Programme

4 April 2009

The International 470 Class Association is pleased to announce the "470 Internationale Solidarity Programme" for 2009 sailing season, similar to those already done in the past years.

The goal of the Solidarity Programme is to support crews from countries with growing Olympic sailing level as well as crews with the aim of running their own Olympic sailing campaign. The Solidarity Programme is targeting potential crews interested in the challenge of competing in 470 at international level against the most famous and high competitive crews. There are a number of sailors with a strong interest in two person dinghy Olympic competition, but due to various reasons they are not fulfilling their dreams.

The Solidarity Programme would contribute in helping these sailors and their countries to overcome the obstacles they face with by offering the following:
- Equipment support: the crews admitted to the Solidarity Programme will receive free sails from Olimpic Sails® (the sole Official Sponsor of the programme) and/or special discounts for orders,
- Participation at Class Championships: the 470 Internationale will support the admitted crews in subsidising their entry fees, partly or totally,
- Promotional materials: the 470 Internationale will provide on request free promotional material including DVDs, pictures, etc.

The 470 Internationale Solidarity programme is part of the solidarity and support programmes of the International 470 Class Association which also include the "You Can Help" programme, the Junior Support Programme, the André Cornu Grant and the Olympic Pathway Solidarity Grant.

Contact: solidarity@470.org