Australian Sailing Team Continues Successful Partnership with B&G Through to Los Angeles 2028 Olympics

When two powerhouses in their respective domains extend their collaboration, excitement runs high within the international sailing community. It’s no different with the Australian Sailing Team (AST) unveiling the renewal of its high-yield partnership with sailing instrumentation specialist, B&G.

This collaboration, essential to AST’s breathtaking triumphs over the past eight years, has now locked in a four-year extension, promising more medal rushes until, at least, the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics. The partnership thrives on mutual commitment to harness innovation, enhance performance, and pursue excellence on the global podium. Beyond a conventional supply agreement, the relationship arms AST coach boats with trailblazing B&G electronics and crucial technical support, often under stringent deadlines before headline international regattas.

A partnership that has birthed an array of World Championship and Olympic medals for team AST, while concurrently providing B&G with quintessential feedback to refine product development, holds promises of future glories. Lauding B&G as a trusted partner since 2016, Brad Verkerk, Navico Group’s Marketing Manager, articulated the brand’s commitment to elite racing, youth development and broader maritime initiatives.

It’s no surprise that every AST coach boat comes equipped with a B&G multifunction display and top-tier sensors that monitor wind, weather, and sea conditions in real time. This ensures uniform data and insights, no matter where the team dukes out its contests worldwide. Echoing this sentiment, Michael Blackburn, Olympic bronze medallist and Australian Sailing Technical Director, extolls the robustness of B&G’s stellar support that holds firm under pressure in varying conditions. Interestingly, he sees the tools as not only important but game-changing, offering his endorsement for this enduring partnership.