The Strength of our Sponsors: More than Just a Numbers Game

STP, one of the biggest, busiest and most technically advanced shipyards in Europe facilitates superyachts up to 120m. Additionally, 450 reputable contracting companies are located on-site, ready to supply or service any kind of yacht: from the 120m mega yacht A to a relatively tiny Mini Transat. Moreover, captains are able to choose whichever contractor they wish to work with for refit or maintenance work. By and large it comes as no surprise that the yard welcomes more than 1100 boats annually and sees the 700-tonnes travel lifts move over 1600 times!

One of the companies established inside superyacht haven STP is RSB Rigging. These leaders in the rigging industry, a favourite with superyacht captains the world over, have been in business for more than a decade. During these 11 years they have served 1612 clients, supplied 501114 metres of rope and stepped 301 rigs. Most SYC competitors, both past and present, have benefitted from the expertise these local rigging wizards are renowned for. For example they supplied all running rigging for new-build Ribelle and removed Atalante's stay sail in order to improve ease of sail handling during Superyacht Cup racing.

Local rigging wizards RSB have done work on most SYC competitors, both past and present. Photo: courtesy of RSB Rigging

Another silver sponsor supporting the regatta again this year are superyacht paint specialists Jotun, recognized globally as one of the top suppliers of anti-fouling. The Jotun group has 63 companies and 37 production facilities on all continents, and is represented in more than 100 countries. Their high-quality products (anti-fouling, primers, fillers and top coats) have been specifically designed for the mega yacht industry and have proven to perform exceptionally in every sea and ocean of the world.