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IWC Schaffhausen Official Timekeeper  Florian Kalotay
Tuesday, January 25th 2011, 13:00 GMT
IWC Schaffhausen, the International Watch Company has beenannounced today as the Official Timekeeper for the 2011-12 edition ofthe Volvo Ocean Race.
IWC will present the 24-hour record prize after each of the ninelegs, which will be awarded during the prize-giving ceremony at eachHost Port. The world's leading brand in luxury watches will also have aspecial prize for the fastest team over 24-hours. At the end of therace in Galway in July 2012, IWC will reward the fastest crewmemberswith a special prize.
"It is my pleasure to welcome IWC Schaffhausen as the OfficialTimekeeper of the Volvo Ocean Race 2011-12", said Knut Frostad, CEOVolvo Ocean Race. "IWC Schaffhausen will also sponsor the prestigious24-Hour record competition in the race. With its pioneering andinnovative attitude, the celebrated watch brand IWC Schaffhausen is aperfect match for the Volvo Ocean Race."
The partnership between IWC Schaffhausen and Volvo Ocean Race willprovide another opportunity for the Swiss watch manufacturer todemonstrate its expertise in terms of engineering, technology andquality. "We are looking forward to an exciting and successful VolvoOcean Race 2011-12", said Georges Kern, CEO IWC Schaffhausen.
Inlast edition of the race, Ericsson 4 the overall winner of the 2008-09edition sailed an impressive 596.6 nautical miles in one day, breakingthe 24-hour world monohull record. There is every chance that thisachievement will be surpassed in the forthcoming race and IWC will bepresent to attest and recognize this amazing accomplishment |
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发表于 2011-1-26 20:31
