Event Sponsors

Axxess DSL is among the 4 largest independent Internet Service Providers (ISP's) in South Africa. Through hard work, innovation and dedication we have seen phenomenal growth over the last 2 years. Our core business is to sell & support bandwidth products nation wide to consumer markets. Although based in Port Elizabeth, our largest customer base is in the Gauteng area.

Axxess is a privately owned company and we currently employ approximately 30 permanent staff, covering sales & marketing, accounting and support. We also have a 24/7 sales & support center for our customers. We are a young and dynamic company; most of our employees are under the age of 30.

Fast becoming the hippest, coolest brand in the country that everybody loves to hate, CROCS was first introduced in the US five years ago, and today is available in 70 countries worldwide in over 40 styles and 27 attractive colours. The first stand-alone CROCS shop in SA was recently opened in the V & A Waterfront in Cape Town to coincide with the launch of 5 exciting new styles in the country.

CROCS, designed for all age groups from 3 to 100 years and well known for its innovative material Croslite(r), colours, comfort functionality and lightness, have become a phenomenon loved by doctors, nurses, athletes, chefs, travelers, service professionals and of course, boaters.

Only CROCS branded footwear is made from Croslite(r), a proprietary closed cell resin, which is neither plastic nor rubber, is anti-microbial - virtually eliminating odour!

And the name?? The manufacturers came up with the name CROCS because crocodiles are tough, strong animals with no natural predators. Crocodiles are equally good in water and on land and live for a long time – a great description for CROCS shoes!

The Boardwalk Casino & Entertainment World is a complete entertainment destination located on the Port Elizabeth Beach front in the exclusive suburb of Summerstrand.

The Boardwalk Casino and Entertainment World is ablaze with fantastic lights that reflect off the lakes. No comparisons can be made as this fantasy world teeters on the edge of reality and brings a new dimension to casinos in the Eastern Cape.

New studies show that after 90 minutes of intense excercise, athletes drinking Cytomax Performance Drink perform better than those who used a leading sport drink. These studies offer proff that Cytomax with patented Alpha-L-Polylactate delivers energy faster, not only at the start of excercise, but especially during activity.

Cytomax optimally fuels your body, acting to prevent acid build-up, and supplies the electrolytes and the hydration you need to perform at your best and finish strong! The patented energy source Alpha-L-Polylactate in Cytomax is proven to lower acid levels in blood and muscles, which prevents burning and cramping during training and reduces post workout stress.

This unique endurance formula also boasts 80% less sugar than leading sports drinks!

SPAR have been a proud sponsor of the Ocean Racing Series since Season 2.

The SPAR shopping experience is one that we try to make as pleasant and enjoyable for you as possible. We aim to provide "friendly, caring" service, which cannot be matched. This includes, as with SPAR Brand products, the attention to quality of both product and service, which is the hallmark of SPAR.

Beachfront Lodges, in Port Elizabeth in Nelson Mandela Bay, offers three stylish yet distinctly different budget accommodation options within sight of the warm Indian Ocean’s high-water mark.

Guarding the south-east coast of South-Africa, Beacon Lodge, Crow’s Nest and Hornby Lodge provide the ultimate in corporate and family accommodation.

These self-catering apartments are nestled along the Algoa Bay shoreline, which is famous for its assortment of white sandy Blue Flag beaches, dolphin and penguin colonies and about 400 shipwrecks – a legacy from the Settler era.

Kingfisher FM is the quintessential metropolitan radio station, bringing "more than just music" to the people of Nelson Mandela Bay Metropolitan area. The station has been in operation since 1995, broadcasting to the cities & towns of Port Elizabeth, Uitenhage, Despatch, St Francis Bay, Jeffreys Bay, Addo, Kirkwood, Hankey, Patensie & Sundays River.

Kingfisher FM has established itself as Nelson Mandela Bay's Family Lifestyle Radio Station, providing listeners with wholesome & encouraging radio that is intelligent, informative & entertaining - promoting a positive family lifestyle & providing awesome radi, enjoyed by every member of the entire family.

Tavcor Embassy has been the Eastern Cape’s trusted choice when buying a new VW for the last sixty years. With a reputation for honest, ethical business Tavcor Embassy prides itself in always offering the best deal for you our valued customer. Tavcor Embassy has always invested heavily in its technical capabilities and is the only Volkswagen accredited major repair centre in the Eastern Cape. With a passionate and dynamic sales team that constantly exceeds customer’s expectations we are best equipped to help you make the best choice when purchasing a new Volkswagen. Tavcor Embassy: Great Cars Great People.

The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality is a key sponsor and supporter of the Nelson Mandela Bay Ocean Racing Series as part of the Metro's objective to make Nelson Mandela Bay the water sports capital of Africa.

Numerous world class water sports events are being secured for the Metro through this initiative, the Series being one of them.

If you want to be kept up to date with the Series, grab your complimentary copy of Port Elizabeth's favourite publication, the Axxess Best of the Bay.

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Blue Seventy is proud to be associated with the Ocean Racing Series.

As the premier wetsuit brand in South Africa, we see it fitting to become the official wetsuit partner to the premier open water swimming event on our shores.

For the past 15 years, blue seventy has lead the world in design technology and performance. We've always been about exploring our limits, and exploring the open water. With seventy percent of the world covered in water its time to let us take you there. See you on the beach!

The first News Cafe opened its doors in 1995, and from the very beginning, it was much more than just an outlet for food and drink. The five founders of the News Cafe brand had a wealth of experience and qualifications in the food and beverage industry, which they brought to their new venture along with endless enthusiasm.

They knew that the creation of a winning brand was paramount and together, they provided the impetus for a unique new concept. News Cafe wasn't going to be just another place to go for a drink or a meal. Instead, it was to be a lifestyle. Their thinking clearly struck a chord with the South African public and over the last 13 years, News Cafe has continued to go from strength to strength. Today, we're a rapidly growing international brand and a winner of many awards in the food, beverage and service sector.

Port Elizabeth News Cafe, ideally situated at the Boardwalk, ensures the vibe for the Ocean Racing Series.

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Second Skins is a totally home grown South African design and manufacturing company.

We are Cape based but have countrywide representation.

We make real sportswear, gear used by athletes and sportsmen covering a wide range of activities.

Running, swimming, cycling, sailing, surfing, climbing and many more.

We value quality and functionality. We embrace technology that helps us create better products.

We have wonderful staff and value them highly.

We believe that we are part of a winning nation with a great future and conduct our business accordingly.

The Varsity College full-time study division caters for students wishing to attend classes during the day to gain the qualification and skills required to successfully begin their chosen careers. Our unique philosophy focuses on students’ personal development from an academic, practical and social perspective.

Varsity College’s small classes guarantee personal attention while time-efficient lectures delivered by our highly qualified and dedicated lecturers provide a learning experience that leaves graduates confident to take on the real world on their own terms.

The well-structured academic calendar and timetables allow students time in which to become involved in various practical experiences in the workplace and to develop those critical skills relevant to their future careers.

Varsity College offers a fun-filled wide variety of social, sporting and cultural activities, which introduces students to new friends and interests.

Our School of Business and Technology specialises in short learning programmes that are focused on delivering knowledge and skills that result in immediate performance improvement.

Run by husband and wife optometrists, Russell and Nina, have transformed a quant house in Newton Park into optometric consulting rooms.

Together they offer their patients an efficient, personal and friendly service in a relaxed personal atmosphere. Located in the business hub of Port Elizabeth, our family orientated practice is well situated to be within a 5 minute drive from most suppliers, clients and experts in our field of expertise.

Come see us at the corner of Pickering Street and

4th Avenue, Newton Park.

Newly refurbished Profiles Health Club offers one the the most affordable world class gym facilities in Nelson Mandela Bay.

Situated along the William Moffett, the club has included 3 ASB squash courts, 2 swimming pools, creche and the Raynard Tissink training academy into their offering.

Pagdens is a family of legal practitioners. Our people and relationships with our clients are our pride. In as much as our client relationships are long standing they are also indicative of a legal practice made up of outstanding capabilities and qualities , competence and unyielding integrity , and above all a desire to understand and serve our clients well.

Since 1898 our experience and expertise in providing effective and progressive legal advice and services has earned us the enviable reputation for being consistently at the forefront of legal services in Port Elizabeth.

We are acutely aware of our corporate social responsibility and for this reason identified the Masakhane Future Stars. It is a local initiative and being a local company we are proud to be involved with and sponsor this worthwhile endeavour.