24 April 2025
Rooster is proud to announce an exciting line-up of event partnerships for the 2025 season, reaffirming their ongoing commitment to both grassroots and high-performance sailing. From youth regattas to international championships, their event support spans long-standing class collaborations and new initiatives that share their mission: to empower and equip everyone who gets on the water.
Some of these partnerships stem from their valued, long-term relationships with class associations, while others are exciting one-offs or brand new for 2025.
2025 Rooster Event Line-up:
• J-70 Grand Slam Series – Now in their third year supporting the J-70 UK Class, Rooster continues to provide official event and team kit for this elite keelboat series, helping elevate performance and consistency across venues in the UK and Europe.
• WOKC – Women’s Open Keelboat Championships – Rooster returns as a key supporter of WOKC in 2025, providing branded prizes and apparel that celebrate diversity and promote female participation in keelboat sailing.
• J-Cup - A highlight of the keelboat calendar, the J-Cup brings together J/Boats owners and crews for competitive one-design racing and top-tier socials. Taking place at the Royal Southern Yacht Club at the end of June, Rooster is proud to support this vibrant regatta with custom kit and prizes for the fleet.
• ITCA Nationals – A long-standing partnership with ITCA UK allows Rooster to provide event support, and exclusive kit for the country’s leading Topper sailors at their biggest annual regatta.
• Topper Worlds – Rooster is proud to supply kit and branded support to this prestigious international youth event, celebrating their continued collaboration with the global Topper sailing community.
• RS Feva UK National Championships – As an RS class partner, Rooster contributes prizes and branded gear to one of the UK’s largest junior doublehanded events, encouraging participation and community through fun and performance.
• RS Tera UK National Championships – Supporting the youngest sailors in the RS family, Rooster provides kit and prizing to recognise achievement and enthusiasm at this crucial development-level regatta.
• RS National Tour – A long-standing partnership sees Rooster provide support across the RS classes through prizes, branding, and official kit at key stops in this dynamic national series.
• ILCA U21 World Championships – Rooster is proud to be a kit partner for this elite youth world championship, supplying branded gear and working with ILCA class reps to support the sailors competing on the international stage.
• ILCA Masters European Championships – New for 2025, Rooster is delighted to provide event support and performance kit to celebrate the Masters community and its commitment to lifelong competitive sailing.
• ILCA UK National Championships – Through their ongoing partnership with the ILCA UK Class, Rooster supports this multi-fleet national regatta with official gear, class prizes, and on-site engagement.
• ILCA Irish Nationals – Rooster supports this major ILCA event with custom kit and prizing, continuing their commitment to the class and its strong community of Irish sailors.
• ILCA Masters Nationals – Continuing their valued relationship with ILCA UK, Rooster provides event support and recognition to the passionate sailors competing in this dedicated Masters regatta.
• ILCA Irish Masters Nationals – Continuing their support of the ILCA community in Ireland, Rooster provides event backing and prizes for this dedicated Masters regatta.
• Azalea Bowl – A continued partnership with this standout US youth team racing regatta sees Rooster supplying custom branded apparel, helping elevate the visual identity and professionalism of the event.
• Poole Youth Week – Rooster joins this multi-class youth regatta as an official event supporter, providing kit, prizes, and on-site engagement to encourage junior sailing participation.
• WASZP Games and Eurocup – Rooster partners with WASZP class events through custom-branded gear and prizes, supporting the next generation of foiling sailors pushing the boundaries of performance.
• J-Cup – New for 2025, Rooster is proudly supporting this renowned J/Boats regatta, blending high-level keelboat competition with a strong social and community focus.
• Zeeland Regatta – As a new international partnership for 2025, Rooster is supporting this family-friendly dinghy event with branded prizes and gear, helping grow its profile on the European circuit.
“We’re incredibly proud to support such a diverse range of events – from youth team racing and foiling to keelboats and Masters championships,” said Steve Cockerill, Founder and Chairman at Rooster. “These events bring together top talent and passionate sailors, creating standout moments in the racing calendar”
As the 2025 season kicks off, Rooster looks forward to powering performance and building connections across the global sailing calendar.
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