Garmin has been named the official supplier of marine navigation systems for the 34th America’s Cup.
The Olathe-based manufacturer of GPS devices will provide technology for the yacht racing series that culminates with the America’s Cup finals in 2013.
No equipment or money was donated in exchange for sponsorship. But Garmin worked with the America’s Cup Event Authority to develop software specifically for the competition.
This is the first time Garmin has been a part of the races.
The agreement includes the America’s Cup World Series, the Louis Vuitton Cup, the America’s Cup Challenger Series and the America’s Cup Finals. The first series of races begins next month in Portugal.
The final match is scheduled for September 2013 in San Francisco.
Source:http://www.kansascity.com/2011/07/25/3036480/garmin-develops-gps-software-for.html
