Orange and sailing, a natural partnership
From dry land to unforgiving waters Orange has provided innovative multi-media
technology and medical assistance tools for sailing for more than 10 years.
It is through Oranges partnerships covering the biggest nautical events and the sporting exploits of exceptional sailors, that Orange has become one of the principal players in this discipline.
Strengthened by experience, Orange gave new impetus to its commitment in 2006 by partnering the French Sailing Federation and the network of French Sailing Schools (EFV) in order to support the practise of this sport on an everyday basis and particularly by young people.
This hands on approach, led in the first year alone, to the supply of more than 1,000 sails to the EFV and a number of educational tools.
In 2008, Orange increased its efforts by offering the network of schools the biggest ever co-funding arrangement with more than 1,500 sails, 2,000 items of equipment (Lycra, trapeze belts) and a new instructor’s kit.
Orange also makes its services and technology available to enthusiasts by providing access to exclusive content on great nautical events and giving them the possibility of sharing their exploits and emotions through blogs via the EFV schools.
Through new media partnerships, Orange also wishes to enable all enthusiasts to follow the great sailing races at all times thanks to the setting up of services on Orange TV, the internet with Orange.fr or on mobiles with Orange World.
In 2008, Orange became the new media partner of the AG2R Transatlantic race (April 2008), of the Brest 2008 meet (11th to 17th July 2008) and was also present on the famous Cape to Istanbul race (the last leg of the Figaro Solo Race, which took place in September 2008).
It is through Oranges partnerships covering the biggest nautical events and the sporting exploits of exceptional sailors, that Orange has become one of the principal players in this discipline.
Strengthened by experience, Orange gave new impetus to its commitment in 2006 by partnering the French Sailing Federation and the network of French Sailing Schools (EFV) in order to support the practise of this sport on an everyday basis and particularly by young people.
This hands on approach, led in the first year alone, to the supply of more than 1,000 sails to the EFV and a number of educational tools.
In 2008, Orange increased its efforts by offering the network of schools the biggest ever co-funding arrangement with more than 1,500 sails, 2,000 items of equipment (Lycra, trapeze belts) and a new instructor’s kit.
Orange also makes its services and technology available to enthusiasts by providing access to exclusive content on great nautical events and giving them the possibility of sharing their exploits and emotions through blogs via the EFV schools.
Through new media partnerships, Orange also wishes to enable all enthusiasts to follow the great sailing races at all times thanks to the setting up of services on Orange TV, the internet with Orange.fr or on mobiles with Orange World.
In 2008, Orange became the new media partner of the AG2R Transatlantic race (April 2008), of the Brest 2008 meet (11th to 17th July 2008) and was also present on the famous Cape to Istanbul race (the last leg of the Figaro Solo Race, which took place in September 2008).
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