2006 Sponsors

The Ida Lewis Distance Race is sponsored at the silver level by Prestige Motors; at the bronze level by the Rhode Island State Yachting Committee and Churchill Yacht Partners; and at the "starting line" level by New England Boatworks, New England Ropes and North Sails. Other contributors to the event are J Boats and Harken.

Churchill Yacht Partners Churchill Yacht Partners®, a revolutionary new concept within the luxury yacht brokerage and charter industry, enables clients to enjoy their mega and superyachts and crews without management headaches. We offer the best long term value-added service available, whether your transaction involves superyacht sales, purchase or charter events.

New England Boat Works NEB today offers a wide range of services: Construction of custom, state-of-the-art sail and power yachts; Complete marina facilities for long-term and transient yachts; Complete refit and repair capabilities; and complete haulout and storage service. And we haven't forgotten our roots: With every new yacht and service challenge we ask: "How can we make it better?"

J Boats ...Better Boats for People Who Love to Sail

Prestige At Prestige, we strive to make every customer a customer for life. Our long-standing reputation throughout the NY/NJ region is a testament to the dedication of each and every one of our employees. From sales to service, we pride ourselves on having one of the most distinguished lines of vehicles available, and having the confidence, knowledge, and commitment to back it up. Take just one test drive, and you'll see what we mean.

Harken, Inc. Harken, Inc. is a leading manufacturer and marketer of quality sailboat hardware and accessories. Our gear has dominated such events as the America's Cup and Olympics. Our blocks, travelers, furling systems and winches can be found aboard everything from the smallest dinghies to the largest megayachts and cruisers. Headquartered in Pewaukee, Wisconsin; Harken manufactures in USA and Italy. Our network includes offices in Rhode Island, California, Florida, France, Italy, Japan, Sweden, Australia,and the United Kingdom.

New England Ropes New England Ropes is the rope of choice for all types of boats, from dinghies to ocean racers, and runabouts to mega yachts. When you need a rope to deliver performance and quality, you can trust New England Ropes.