Bayreuth, 13.07.2011
STEINER is pleased to announce that it will be participating once again in the world’s premier ocean race - the Volvo Ocean Race. The German-based optics company has signed on as the official binocular company for the PUMA Ocean Racing Team. Through the agreement, the 11 PUMA Ocean Racing crew members will rely on Commander XP, the world leading marine binoculars by STEINER, to guide them around the world.
“The Volvo Ocean Race really is about extreme conditions and the need for the utmost confidence in your mates and your products,” said Jutta Gerlach, Head of Marketing at STEINER. “Our compass binocular Commander XP is the perfect companion for the toughest regatta in the world, being legendary for its robustness and absolute precision. We take pride in accompanying the fascinating new boat of the PUMA Ocean Racing team - PUMA’s Mar Mostro - and its talented crew during this challenging race round the globe.”