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Hyundai New Zealand jump on board to sponsor the 2019 49er, 49erFX and Nacra 17 world championships

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Hyundai New Zealand have come on board as a principal sponsor of the 2019 49er, 49erFX and Nacra 17 world championships.

The event continues to go from strength to strength and, with Hyundai New Zealand involved, it’s set to be enhanced.

This year's 49er, 49erFX and Nacra 17 world championships will be held at the Hyundai Marine Sports Centre at the Royal Akarana Yacht Club in Auckland, New Zealand - the first time a world-class event has been held at this venue.

As many as 400 sailors from around the world are expected to compete at the regatta from November 29-December 8, with a large number expected to start training in Auckland as early as October.

"It is with great excitement that we welcome Hyundai New Zealand to our family of sponsors," event director Peter Dawson said. "Hyundai New Zealand are a natural fit with the Hyundai Marine Sports Centre at the Royal Akarana Yacht Club.

"The event is really coming together now and we can't wait to have some of the world's best sailors here towards the end of the year. It’s great to have a brand like Hyundai associated with the event. We feel the partnership elevates the quality of the event, which was already at a high standard. With 40 percent of Olympic qualification spots up for grabs, it promises to be a terrific event."

Hyundai New Zealand general manager Andy Sinclair said" “We’re excited to be involved with the first world-class event held at the Hyundai Marine Sports Centre. The 49er, 49erFX and Nacra 17 world championships is set to be a spectacular event which aligns well with our brand attributes, in particular the pursuit of excellence and sustainability.

"The Hyundai brand has grown rapidly into a global automotive powerhouse, and last year was in the top 40 Best Global Brands for the fourth year running. This said, it’s easy to forget Hyundai New Zealand is a local business. We are 100 percent Kiwi owned and each and every dealership is 100 percent Kiwi operated.

"We are committed to supporting the things Kiwis love, such as the outdoors and water sports. As a brand, we’ve been involved in sailing for many years, from Spirit of Adventure Trust’s youth sailing programme to mentoring talented young sailors through our Pinnacle Programme.”

See here for more on the 49er, 49erFX and Nacra 17 world championships