The South Australian Laser Association is pleased to announce that Peter Lehmann Wines has come on board as the Major Sponsor of the Australian Laser Championships 2017, to be sailed at Adelaide Sailing Club from 27 December 2016 to 4 January 2017. The Championships will now be known as the Peter Lehmann Wines Australian Laser Championships 2017.

This is a tremendous partnership with the iconic South Australian wine label, Peter Lehmann Wines. As a brand with strong ties to the local community Peter Lehmann Wines will help build awareness for Australia’s major sailing championships as they are held in South Australia for the first time since 2010.

SA Laser Association President, Juha Vanhakartano said, “This is a fantastic outcome and a great show of support for the class that has performed so well at the Olympics for Australia. South Australia provides some of the best dinghy sailing in Australia and to now be partnered with such a tremendous South Australian wine in Peter Lehmann, will give everyone one involved or who comes to watch, a fantastic taste of South Australia.”

Caroline Wood, Peter Lehmann brand manager commented on the sponsorship; “We are delighted to be involved with the 2017 Australian Laser Championship. As a brand that celebrates timeless craft, the skill required for sailing the laser dingy reflects our hands on approach to winemaking. We look forward to seeing the Adelaide community come together to enjoy this spectacular event.”