SAN FRANCISCO, CA — (Marketwired) — 08/02/13 — The is excited to announce the launch of its to support the French team-s fundraising efforts for the Red Bull Youth America-s Cup, occurring in San Francisco this September 1-4. With the goal of raising a final $100,000 to help cover boat maintenance, training and travel expenses, the young team is turning to IndieGoGo to help raise $15,000 toward its larger goal.
In a format similar to that of the America-s Cup World Series, the Youth America-s Cup will bring together 10 boats from 8 countries for 4 days of fleet races, guaranteeing spectators an action-packed sequence of events.
In addition to the Team-s IndieGoGo campaign, which runs from July 26 to September 6, highlights of the fundraising efforts will also include an on August 23rd at The Plant Café on San Francisco-s Embarcadero. The event will be hosted by the team-s Supporters- Group, a small collection of sailing aficionados and “super fans” who have played an instrumental role with marketing, planning and promotion of the team to date. Thanks to their effort, the list of supporters is growing, and people are coming together from around the globe to raise awareness about the team and contribute to their success.
Both fundraisers will offer supporters the unique opportunity to meet team members, take a VIP ride on the technical boat to watch the race, have exclusive access to the Marina Green tent, and score Next World Energy team racing gear.
“Our supporters and these fundraising campaigns help provide the team the resources they need to excel in September, plus they offer the larger French and sailing communities an opportunity to take an active role in the team-s success,” said Antoine Mermod, the Next World Energy team manager. “The team consists of some of France-s finest athletes, and they can-t wait to meet their supporters in San Francisco and begin training in the Bay.”
Among the ranks of team supporters is , the San Francisco based investment firm that is sponsoring the team. “We-re thrilled to be sponsoring the Next World Energy team, and to be supporting a young group of extraordinary athletes who have demonstrated tremendous potential,” said Next World Group founder and France native, Sébastien Lépinard. “The Youth America-s Cup aligns strongly with my commitment to promoting high-performing teams with unique vision and talent in sports and business.”
The Next World Group-s office will be doubling as a headquarters for the Next World Energy team, which will be arriving in August to commence training in San Francisco. The office will become the site of “Next World Cafe,” which will serve as a meeting place and education center for supporters and fans to meet the team and learn more about sailing first-hand. Located at 836 Montgomery St. in San Francisco, Next World Cafe will be open every Monday through Friday during August from 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM.
To learn more about the Next World Energy team and show support as they prepare for the races, check out their , and follow the team on. Also, to inquire about joining the official Supporters- Group, contact Lauran Eastman at
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