Sponsors, collaborators and partners
To develop an ocean sailing project, many supports and companions are needed, and without all of them none of this would be possible. Discover the main supporters, sponsors and collaborators of Aina Bauza.
Transat Café l’Or
transatcafelor.org
The Transat Café de l’Or is a transatlantic race that starts from Le Havre (France) and crosses the Atlantic heading to Martinique. It is the Transat of big boats and great sailors. It is an intense, non-assisted crossing, designed for 100% racing boats and 40-foot or larger one-designs. Aina has been selected by the organization in the Cap Pour Elles 2025 Program sponsored by Engie, which has allowed her to obtain 35% of the project’s budget.
Engie
engie.com
ENGIE is a French multinational company in the energy sector, specialized in the production and distribution of electricity, natural gas, and energy services. Its main mission is to lead the transition towards a more sustainable energy model, focusing on renewable energies, energy efficiency, and low-carbon technologies.
Technical partner
This new sporting stage arrives backed by an ecosystem of technical collaborators who share the project’s values and make it possible to continue sailing towards new challenges. Gill continues as the official supplier of technical equipment, and Robline remains a strategic partner in the development of custom ropework, adapted to Aina’s needs and optimized for the demands of long and self-sufficient crossings. Their experience in manufacturing halyards, sheets, and high-strength lines is a guarantee of trust.
And as a novelty, this year Nautix joins as a new technical collaborator. Specialized in high-performance nautical paints, this French company provides innovative solutions for hull protection and slip, an essential factor to maintain speed and efficiency during long ocean crossings.
Robline
roblineropes.com
Robline® is the leading manufacturer of ropes for boats. In recent years, FSE Robline, a brand of TEUFELBERGER, has increasingly focused on becoming the main specialized supplier of sailing and nautical ropes. They have achieved this by getting close to those who set the pace. They are the official rope supplier for the most active high-performance sailing classes. The best sailors in the world challenge and support the development of ropes that perform at their best in any situation. Direct feedback from professional sailors, combined with Robline’s long and deep experience in rope manufacturing, has resulted in top-quality products.
Gill Marine
gillmarine.com
Gill is a world-renowned nautical clothing brand, founded in 1975. They use a wide range of cutting-edge technologies, from XPLORE and XPLORE+ to XPEL, and their equipment is designed to perform both on and off the water. Thanks to Gill, Aina and her team are equipped with the best technical clothing to face the cold and water splashes.
Nautix Marine Paints
Nautix.com
Specialized in high-performance nautical paints, this French company provides innovative solutions for hull protection and slip, an essential factor to maintain speed and efficiency during long ocean crossings.
Partners media
Telling an ocean sailing story can be very exciting, and these are our allies to tell our next adventure aboard a Class 40.
Tip & Shat
www.tipandshaft.com
Tip & Shaft is a media specialized in competitive sailing, a benchmark for independent and high-quality information about the world of ocean racing and professional sailing.
Femina
Femina.fr
Magazine that tells real stories, inspiration, leading women, and a feminine perspective on the world.
