Many longestablished institutions add value to their brands by supporting sailing. Today, sports are the way to rejuvenation with their positive impact both on the body and the soul against the hectic work life. Lately, companies which are aware of this impact support sports clubs in order to reinforce their relations with employees and at the same time taking their brands one step ahead. Sports events sponsored by the companies and attended by their employees both strengthen communication and also lays the foundation of team spirit. In our country, which is available for sailing in all seasons being surrounded by seas, most companies prioritize Sailing if they wish to sponsor sports. AKFEN L. ANTIOCHE 40+Sailing Team sponsored by Akfen Holding won two cups in 2012 season. 40+Sailing Team sponsored by Akfen Holding won two cups in 2012 season. The team will join the races with the boat named “Akfen L. Antioche” and is very excited for the 2013 season. One of the goals of the team, which will also welcome volunteering Akfen Holding employees, is to establish a sailing team composed of employees who are interested in this branch of sports. Özcan Özverim is a sailing enthusiast. “Sailing is a very special sport. You can do it as a registered sportsman even if you are advanced in years. In fact, experience means more than a high level of muscular performance. I recommend sailing to everyone who loves the sea and wants to prove themselves in a team sport.” Consequently, the are proud as a team to introduce sailing to more and more people with the support of Akfen group. TEB ÖZEL - FARRAWAY With the mission of creating new perspectives for the future, TEB Özel supports many select events in arts, sports and finance. Gökhan Mendi, TEB Personal Banking Vice General Manager, says “One of the reasons why we decided to support sailing is that it is a sports branch where team spirit is honored more than personal effort and that it represents the teamwork needed to face the challenges of the business world.” In 2012, Bodrum Open Sea Sailing Club organized the 12th The Marmara BAYK Winter Trophy, the longest sailing winter trophy in Turkey, was sponsored by TEB Özel and in 2013, they joined the race with their 40- feet boat named “FarrAway”, designed by Bruce Farr. Mendi says, “Not only we experienced the excitement of the trophy together with the TEB Özel team, but we also invited a number of TEB Özel clients to watch the races and share the excitement. BAYK Winter Trophy begins in the winter season and with the arrival of spring, the level of excitement dramatically rises. It is really elevating to see the interest increasing each year and to support such a successful event.”