Sponsors

The Launceston to Hobart Yacht Race sponsor is award winning Tasmanian Riversdale Estate Wines. Riversdale Estate Wines came on board in 2017 as the Naming Rights Sponsor of the Launceston to Hobart Yacht Race.  Riversdale Estate is located in the Coal River Valley and lies in the shadow of the famous UTAS radio telescope. Thank you Ian and the team for your generous support of the Derwent Sailing Squadron!

Harcourts Hobart is sponsoring the King of the Derwent Yacht Race for the first time in 2020 and is again sponsoring the DSS Day on the Lawn featuring The Kravats. Harcourts Hobart is known for setting a high standard in real estate and property management services with their aim to build strong relationships with clients and to develop a one-stop marketing solution from conception to closure that is streamlined to an individual’s needs.

John Radonic and the Derwent Boat Sales team are the complete BOAT SALES SERVICE who offer buyers and sellers alike the most accurate and professional advice available in our local marketplace coupled with the most prominently located office of any boat brokerage at the Derwent Sailing Squadron.

On a global scale, environmental sustainability is a key focus for organisations, businesses and industry alike. At Veolia, our aspiration is to contribute to environmental sustainability through every aspect of our business.   Broadly speaking, sustainability encompasses economic and social development and environmental protection. In our everyday lives, it’s about making smarter choices, whether it’s saving energy or being water-wise.

Veolia is the new sponsors of SailTrain.

Cascade Brewery will this year sponsor the Inshore Series at the Derwent Sailing Squadron. Cascade Brewery was established in 1832 and is the oldest continually operating brewery in Australia. The DSS stocks a large range of Cascade products so come in and have a try.

Ronald Young & Co. is this year sponsoring the Annual Pipe Opener Series along with the PO Teams Event. Renowned and multi-award winning family-owned business, with over 40 year’s industry experience, Ronald Young & Co Builders based in Hobart have an unrivalled reputation for building high quality Tasmanian residential homes.

iWest’s principle focus is that of developing relationships with their clients and utilising their experience to deliver the most appropriate solutions. iWest provide professional insurance advice to associations, companies, partnerships, sole traders and individuals about issues including risk identification and minimisation, policy selection and claims administration.

Nautilus Marine is this years sponsor for the Summer Pennant Series. Nautilus Marine Insurance, was established in 2005, and stands virtually unchallenged as a marine insurance specialist by any other in the range of products and services they can provide. The company is respected by the industry for its outstanding achievements in their short history, their high standards of expertise and for the strength of security provided to thier policyholders.

Battery World Hobart supports our coldest races in the Winter Series. Since 1997 Battery World has become the largest and most comprehensive Australian retail franchise in the category, stocking advanced technology products and smaller, more portable battery solutions.

The Derwent Sailing Squadron is grateful to receive support from many local organisations. Some provide monetary support, others provide in-kind support. We are the club we are today because of the generous support of our local community.

4Business & Community, Accommodation Launceston, Casa Monde, David Short Automotive, Freycinet Lodge, Hairport Hairdressing, Hill Street Grocer, Island Curries, Little Lari, Pennicott Wilderness Journeys, Red Kellys Tasmania, Ronald Young & Co. Builders, Tahune Adventures and Wrest Point.

Thanks to the kind sponsorship from the following business the Derwent Sailing Squadron runs a Member Badge Draw each Friday night between 6pm and 7pm. Entry for the Badge Draw is free and you must be a financial member and present to win. If our drawn member is not present, the jackpot rolls over to the following week.

Cascade Brewhouse, Featherston Interiors, Hobart Eye Surgeons, Hobart Jaguar, Hobart Land Rover, Marine Solutions and Professional Plumbing

A hugely enjoyable day in summer with bands and a gathering in excess of 200 members and friends enjoying drinks and music. This day would not be possible without the below sponsors.

Best Fresh Wholesale, Bob and Tom’s Hampden Road Service Station, Chandlers Nursery, Da Angelo Ristorante, Innovative Electrical, NJM Marine Electrical, Peter Johnston Ship Chandlers, Ronald Young & Co Builders, Saunders & Ward, T42, The Fiberglass Shop, Two-Way Taxi Trucks and Waynes Car Sales.