GJW Direct to support the UK's No. 1 dinghy endurance race
by Mike Dyble 31 Jul 2013 08:04 BST
7-8 September 2013
GJW Direct, the UK's largest direct pleasure craft insurer, has announced they are to become supporters of the Crewsaver 24 Hour Race, run by the West Lancashire Yacht Club and held on the Marine Lake at Southport over the weekend of the 7/8th September.
The 24 Hour Race, now in its 47th year, is sailed in classic dinghies - Enterprises, GP14's, Larks and returning after a 44 year break, Fireflies.
GJW Direct, who 12 months ago launched their, "all-inclusive" dinghy insurance policy that includes full racing risk cover, have signed a two year agreement to support this unique event.
Chris Nixon, CEO of 24 Hour Race committee WLYC, said, "It's great to have GJW Direct Insurance supporting the event and we look forward to working with them and our other sponsors to provide a great weekends sailing!"
For further information about the 24 Hour Race see 24-hour-race.wlyc.org.uk or follow us on Facebook or Twitter: @WLYC24