Email Print America’s Cup World Series20 Jun 2016America’s Cup Portsmouth is expected to entice up to 50,000 visitorsWORLD SERIES: The Louis Vuitton America’s Cup World Series Portsmouth will take place from 22-24 July and will see some of the world’s best sailors descend on the Solent. MDL Marinas has just signed a deal to become an official UK Marina Engagement Partner, this means it will exhibit to promote its marine services at the international event.The Louis Vuitton America’s Cup World Series organisers will also benefit from promotion of the event to MDL’s customer network, both across the UK and Europe.Leslie Greenhalgh, event director, said: “It is great to have the support of MDL Marinas for this prestigious event and having already established a strong partnership with Land Rover BAR, we see them as a natural fit.”“We are excited to have MDL on board and exhibiting at the event and look forward to welcoming their berth holders and Cruising Club members to the Race Village in July.” The Louis Vuitton America’s Cup Portsmouth is expected to entice up to 50,000 visitors across the three-day sporting event. Spectators will also have the opportunity to access the exciting new ‘Tech & Team Zones’, watch live BMX shows and secure the best spot on the sea front to enjoy aerial displays by the Red Arrows, Red Bull Matadors and Blades.Dean Smith, operations and marketing director at MDL Marinas, commented: “We are delighted to become an Engagement Partner for the Louis Vuitton America’s Cup World Series in Portsmouth.”He concluded: “Last year, MDL Marinas became the official UK Marina Partner for the British contender, Land Rover BAR. This sees MDL providing access to the Solent for training, as well as making its network of leading marina locations and facilities across the South available to the team. This new partnership further cements our involvement in this historical event.”

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