We are delighted to announce a significant milestone in our journey; our long-standing partner, Burgerstein Vitamine, have become our title partner and our team is now proudly named “Tut gut. Sailing".
Although a simple slogan, “Tut gut.” the catchphrase of Burgerstein Vitamine, is layered with multiple meanings. It translates into English as “Good for You” which is a natural reference to the pure origin of the finest quality ingredients which characterise Burgerstein’s wellbeing products. A secondary interpretation is ‘Good for you!’ as a celebration of anyone who pushes themselves to try something new, follow their dreams and pursue a personal goal. This is incredibly appropriate for Ollie who is constantly pushing boundaries of endurance, performance and technology to overcome the obstacles of the wildest oceans.
Burgerstein are a leading Swiss provider of high-quality vitamins and micronutrients. With their expertise of over 50 years all their formulations are made in house and only contain carefully selected ingredients with proven benefits, using natural raw materials wherever possible. They offer more than 80 standard products plus a concept for personalised formulations.
Founded in 1972 by Dr Lothar Burgerstein after his own positive experiences with micro-nutrients helped him to recover after a car accident, the company is now run by the third generation of the family, Tanja Zimmermann-Burgerstein who is committed to the pursuit of quality products to support healthy and joyful living.
Tanja and Burgerstein Vitamine have supported Ollie since the beginning of his journey, and we are delighted that they have chosen to elevate their support to title partner.
Tanja comments:
"As the title sponsor of Oliver Heer, we support a unique project that represents the pinnacle of human endurance and the relentless pursuit of dreams. Alone, yet supported by a team, much like us in entrepreneurship, it shows me that with courage and determination, we can achieve the impossible together.
"Oliver and his team are meticulously preparing for the solo circumnavigation under tough conditions. At Burgerstein Vitamine, we support Oliver and many other athletes in their sporting careers so that they can give their best. Health and Wellbeing must always be the focus.”
This partnership marks a pivotal moment for our team. The support from Burgerstein enables us to make critical upgrades to our boat, in particular refitting the electronics which have posed significant challenges over the past few years. Other enhancements will improve ergonomics, safety, redundancy and spares, providing Ollie with the best chance of completing the Vendée Globe starting in November.
Ollie adds:
"As a team, we are delighted to become “Tut gut. Sailing”. Obviously, the financial injection is critical at this stage and will help us to refit and equip the boat. Our partnership is based on shared values and beliefs. Maintaining my health and wellbeing is vital to my chances of completing the Vendée Globe race, and I am a big believer in the role of vitamins and nutrients for staying healthy, combined with fitness training and eating well. Burgerstein is one of the most trusted brands in Switzerland, and I am extremely proud to be associated with them and to sail with the ‘Tut gut.’ slogan on my sails.”
Find out more about which vitamins Ollie takes in our blog post “an insight into Burgerstein Vitamin” or learn more about the company here: Burgerstein.ch.
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