MAXSEA first Official Sponsor for the Vendée Globe 2012/2013
The SAEM Vendée is delighted to welcome MaxSea International, the French specialist in navigation software as the first Official Supplier of the Vendée Globe.
In the run-up to the 7th edition of the race that leaves on 10th November 2012 from Sables d'Olonne (Vendée, France), the non-stop solo round the world race without assistance, is consolidating its new marketing structure. The official supplier has joined the organization already headed by the three Official Race Sponsors and historic investors – the Vendée, the city of Sables d'Olonne and Sodebo.
MaxSea International, based in Bidart (Basque Country, France) will supply the Vendée Globe Race Management with the software necessary to track the race participants. As was the case in both the 2004 and 2008 editions, the software will allow the interface of the fleet's position and route on specially adapted round the world racing cartography; as such enhancing and assisting the experience and comprehension for numerous race fans following the Vendée Globe official web site on a daily basis.
MaxSea International is the European market leader and the benchmark in tools for navigational aid.
Created in 1985 MaxSea International has made extensive growth overseas with a large range of products for all three maritime sectors; - leisure, commercial fishing and merchant vessels.
The company strives to provide and share their know-how with all the actors of the world's maritime fleet and to participate in the evolution of any professional or leisure aspect of navigation. With close to 40,000 installations worldwide, MaxSea software is today sold in 25 countries, on 5 continents and supplied in 13 languages.
Website: www.maxsea.fr
Météo France and the Vendée Globe, an enduring partnership
Météo France has become an Official Partner of the 2012-2013 Vendée Globe. For the 7th time, the SAEM Vendée has put its faith in Météo France's expertise in worldwide marine forecast.
Vendée Tech, Official Services Provider of the Vendée Globe
As an office automotion specialist, Vendée Tech will equip the organization, the race direction and the media with everything they need to work in the best environment in Les Sables d’Olonne and in the Paris Montparnasse CP. Welcome to Vendée Tech !
