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We are Erwin August Wang-Reissig from Tønsberg and Casper Opstvedt from Bergen, a Norwegian 29er sailing team with a clear goal: to see how far we can take our sailing and compete among the best internationally.
This year has been a big step in that direction. We qualified to represent Norway at the Youth Sailing World Championships in Vilamoura, Portugal, this December. On the way, we won the Norwegian ranking event we competed in, and finished 2nd overall and 1st U17 at one of the 29er EuroCup events. We are also both part of the Norwegian Sailing Federation’s Development Programme, where we train and develop alongside other young sailors working towards international and elite-level sailing.
What motivates us is pretty simple. We want to get better. We spend a huge amount of time training, competing, analysing races and learning how to work better together. In a 29er, everything happens quickly, and neither of us can perform without the other. Communication, trust and the ability to make good decisions under pressure are a huge part of what we do. These are qualities we want to carry with us both on and off the water.
Reaching the level we are aiming for, however, takes more than time and hard work. International sailing is expensive. Travelling to training camps and competitions, transporting the boat, coaching, accommodation, entry fees and equipment all add up.
That is why we are now looking for a few partners who would like to become part of our journey. We are not simply looking for a company to give us money and put its logo on our sail. We would much rather build a partnership where we can give something back and where you can follow our development over time.
As a partner, we can offer visibility on our boat, sails and equipment, as well as through our social media and content from training camps and international regattas. We can provide photos and videos that can be used in your own channels, share the story behind the partnership, and represent your company as we compete internationally. We would also be happy to visit your company and talk about our experiences with teamwork, communication, dealing with pressure and working every day towards a shared goal.