Intact Insurance supports Canadian youth performance in sailing

9:51 AM Thu 9 Jul 2009 GMT

Intact Insurance was the presenting sponsor of the Youth Sailing Championships that were held in 2008 in Halifax, Nova Scotia', says Phil Wynne, Regional Vice President, Vancouver Island. 'We're happy we can continue to support these prestigious youth sailing events.'

The CYA Canadian Youth Championships and CODA Canadian Optimist Dinghy Championships bring together the best sailors aged 18 and under from across Canada in two major regattas. During these week long events, participants have the opportunity to qualify for positions on the Youth National Sailing Team and the National Optimist Dinghy Team Sailing Team.
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'At Intact Insurance, we believe that insurance is not about things, insurance is about people', says Phil. 'And it's about making the communities where we live and work healthier and happier. By providing opportunities for some of the best youth sailors in Canada to compete in events that promote excellence, we are helping these young people set challenging personal goals while encouraging a balanced and healthy lifestyle.'

The CYA Youth National Sailing Championships race days will run August 3rd -6th, 2009. Registration closes July 24th.

The Canadian Optimist Dinghy Championships will be held from Sunday August 23 to Friday August 28, 2009. Early bird registration ends July 15th.

About Intact Insurance - Intact Insurance is Canada's largest home, auto and business insurance company, protecting over 3 million customers. It is the industry leader, a stable company with a proven record of sound and responsible financial management. The company's coast-to-coast presence, fortified by a strong relationship with insurance brokers, means it can provide the outstanding service, comfort and continuity that customers expect and deserve.

The promise is in the name - Intact Insurance is there to protect the things customers care about. But the company's strength is its ability to get them back on track again when an unforeseen event occurs, and to do it in a fair, respectful and easy manner.

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