This Cork sailing duo just received sponsorship to enter Olympics

The lads are currently preparing for the upcoming Olympic trials in the 49er Class in March and April

National Business Machines Group (NBM), the innovative IT solutions and workplace technology solutions leader headquartered in Cork, have announced their support of Cork based sailing duo with Olympic ambitions with a €10k sponsorship. 

‘Guilfoyle Durcan Sailing’ is made up of duo Séafra Guilfoyle and Johnny Durcan, two UCC graduates from Cork who are preparing for the upcoming Olympic trials in the 49er Class. The trials will consist of 3 gruelling week-long regattas in March and April. 

Smooth sailing ahead as Cork Company NBM Group on board as proud sponsors of Olympic Adventurous journey

Getting to the Olympics is the ultimate challenge and this Cork pair are now incredibly close and seek to grab the opportunity with both hands. The NBM sponsorship will support the ambitious duo in achieving their goals. 

Seafra Guilfoyle & Johnny Durcan have been training together for 2 and a half years now and have the passion, experience, and determination to succeed. NBM group wish Guilfoyle Duran Sailing the best of luck in the upcoming trials and look forward to being a part of their journey. 

(Cover image via Boats.com)

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