Charleston Ocean Racing Association (CORA) invites both businesses and individuals to support our sail racing program.
The Charleston Ocean Racing Association (CORA) was formed in 1967 to foster a passion for sailing. Its mission is to promote, organize, and conduct competitive sailboat racing year-round in Charleston’s harbor and offshore waters as a premiere racing destination in the Southeast. It advocates and supports a wide spectrum of racing activities with local yacht clubs and assists boat owners to with finding competent crew members.
Become a sponsor or advertiser to directly connect with the sailing community and it’s buying power here in Charleston. CORA hosts over 35 races annually in addition to our featured Military Salute Regatta which gets US Veterans and Active Military out on the water for a day of racing. There are many opportunities listed below for you to present your products and services to this market, so sign up now.
CORA’s Board Members will work closely with you to customize your sponsor and advertising package to best promote your business. Your artwork will be prominently and securely displayed on specified CORA communications, both written and digital for all of 2023. For race sponsorships, CORA’s Board of Directors will collaborate with you to create memorable trophies and party celebrations to showcase your business.
CORA is a volunteer run, 501c3 non-profit organization.
GENERAL BENEFITS OF CORA SPONSORSHIPS
- Exposure of your business to captive sailing audience and consumer power of over $1M annually
- Admittance to premier Yacht Club facilities to mingle with potential customers
- Dynamic setting to interact and collaborate directly with skippers and crew
- In person presentation time at events, meetings, and awards
- Provide your Company banner to be prominently featured at awards photo ops
- Your business will be featured in meeting presentation slides
- Logo and website links to your business on CORA’s website and within the calendar ALL year
- Major sponsor’s logo ($2,500 and up) included in footer on all website pages
- Social media exposure to over 2,500 followers
- Outreach to over 550 members and partners via direct email blasts
- Showcase your business as part of the Military Salute Regatta
- Sponsorship bundles may include discounted advertising opportunities, and multiple sponsors are possible for each opportunity
- Donations and sponsorships are tax deductible, as allowed by law (check with your CPA for details)
Please contact our Sponsorship Manager
