Corona Extra announces sponsorship of Irish sailors

Corona Extra, the new sponsor of Graeme Grant, Ronan Downing and Tara Flood, will help take the team to Lake Garda in Italy for the 2015 SB20 Worlds where 10 Irish boats are now expected to travel to the Worlds in Italy next July.

Corona Extra is marketed in Ireland by Barry and Fitzwilliam, Ireland’s largest independent premium drinks company and Managing Director Michael Barry said of the sponsorship, “I’m delighted to be sponsoring one of the top sail-racing teams in the country and I look forward to a successful season afloat for ‘Corona Extra’.

“Our sponsorship is a boost to a top team heading for the World Championship next year and it’s a sign of the recovering economy that Corporate Ireland is investing in Irish sailors and Irish sailing again.”