In pledging its support, G4S has committed to partnering the most successful Olympic medal winning sport for ‘Team GB’ at the last two Olympic Games - Sydney 2000 and Athens 2004.

Exclusive provider of Security Services to the team, G4S has been working closely with Skandia Team GBR since early 2006, providing vital security and on the ground solutions throughout the calendar. The firm has supported the team at a number of regattas in locations as varied as Hyeres, South of France’ Cowes, Isle of Wight and Qingdao, China.

‘We are very excited that G4S has agreed to join Skandia Team GBR. It is a real boost for all involved with the team and we look forward to working closely with them over the coming years,’ said Stephen Park, Skandia Team GBR Team Manager.

‘Whilst their support and funding will help further enhance our performance programme, their first class security provision will also allow the team to focus on training and competing, secure in the knowledge that they and their boats are safe wherever we travel around the world,’ he added.