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THE RACE OF YOUR LIFE

Gentleman’s Journal

Sir Robin Knox-Johnston Founder and Chairman, Clipper Round the World Yacht Race

WELCOME

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une 2018 will mark 50 years since I set off on the Golden Globe Race and became the first person to sail around the world, solo, non-stop.

Many say that was my greatest life achievement, though I would argue that seeing Clipper Race crew face and overcome a similar challenge, set up in inspiration of that achievement, comes close.

Clipper Race crew have taken the first steps on a journey that will shape the rest of their lives. They have chosen to do something truly extraordinary, and will find themselves surrounded by like-minded individuals who know that they too have got one life and share a determination to live it to the full.

Since the inaugural Clipper Race more than 20 years ago, I have seen over 5,000 international crew transform into ocean racers. However, fewer people have sailed around the world than have now climbed

Mount Everest, so that should tell you something about the scale of the challenge crew are taking on.

Some people come back from their first week on the water saying it was the hardest thing they have ever done, and that is good to hear. The rigorous training we provide is designed to keep our crew safe whilst racing across the world’s oceans. With over 700 crew expected to compete in this edition from over 40 different nationalities, our eleventh edition is definitely our biggest adventure yet.

I remain close to the action, and although I’m a little older than when I first started to race, I still love to compete and hope to once again join the action in the Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race in December 2017.

I look forward to hearing more of our crew say “That’s the best thing I’ve done in my life… so far.”

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CONTENTS THE OFFICIAL RACE SOUVENIR MAGAZINE EDITOR Katharine Schäfli DEPUTY EDITOR Julia Fry ART EDITOR Deborah Kelly DESIGN Gillian Maher, Jodie Kershaw SUB EDITOR Tom Collins CONTRIBUTORS Amy Martindale, Grace Kitching, Kathryn Foulkes, Morgan Karmarik, Chris Harris PHOTOGRAPHY Brian Carlin, Brendan Esposito, Andrea Francolini (RSHYR), Craig Greenhill, Heath Holden, Joe McCarthy, OnEdition, Cape Town Tourism, Tourism Australia, Press Association WITH THANKS TO THE CREW FOR CAPTURING THE ADVENTURE Copyright Clipper Ventures Plc Content correct at time of going to press

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THE ROUTE TO RACE SUCCESS Clipper Ventures CEO William Ward describes the complex journey behind growing the business

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MISSION: RESCUE Gavin Reid reveals how he came to the aid of a fellow sailor in the 2015-16 edition of the race

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GET READY TO FACE MOTHER NATURE Many challenges lay ahead for the Clipper Race crew

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PURE PEOPLE POWER Olympian Hannah Macleod talks about the importance of teamwork

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MEET THE TEAMS Who are the 712 crew members taking on The Race of Their Lives?

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DESTINATION ADVENTURE Find out more about the Host Ports the teams will sail into

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NEW LIMITS Former downhill skier Graham Bell reveals why he’s relishing the Clipper Race challenge

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COURAGE IS CONTAGIOUS We meet some of the crew members gearing up to take on The Race of Their Lives

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GLOBAL NETWORK Jonathan Levy highlights the incredible benefits of being a Clipper Race partner

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BELIEVE & ACHIEVE We investigate the positive impact the race has had on the lives of many past crew members

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IT’S TIME TO JOIN FORCES Clipper Connect links like-minded professionals around the world

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A LIVING LEGEND Sailing Today’s Emma Bamford chats to Sir Robin Knox-Johnston, 50 years after he made history

MAKING WAVES FOR CHILDREN How the Clipper Race is helping Unicef to build a safer world

LIFE AT AN ANGLE Get a behind-the-scenes insight into the realities of life on the ocean waves

THE BIG STORY The Clipper Race commands the attention of journalists and audiences around the world

THE RACE IN

NUMBERS 712 CREW 13 RACES 40,796nM

WOMEN

MEN

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YACHTS

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NATIONALITIES

227 DAYS Host Ports Legs of the race Continents visited

489,552nM

MINIMUM CUMULATIVE DISTANCE THE FLEET WILL RACE

6,363nM

COVERED IN ONE RACE

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CREW CIRCUMNAVIGATORS

Ocean crossings Great Capes Equator crossings International Date Line crossing

NATIONALTIES TOP 10 (OF 41) 361 British 60 American 48 Australian 39 Chinese 25 German 21 French 17 South African 15 Irish 14 Canadian 13 Swiss

NATIONS

REPRESENTED BY A SINGLE CREW MEMBER

COMMON PROFESSIONS OF CREW’S 337 OCCUPATIONS

Romania Portugal Peru South Korea Japan Hong Kong Greece Chile Bulgaria Austria

SCIENCE AND TECH TEACHING STUDENTS CREATIVE AND DESIGN HOSPITALITY

NATIONS

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REPRESENTED FOR THE FIRST TIME 1 Mauritius 1 Cayman Islands 1 Czech Republic 1 Uruguay

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AVIATION MARINE AGRICULTURE AND FARMING

CLIPPER RACE During the race, the fleet are closer to the International Space Station than inhabited land for approximately 40% of the race.

More than 4,000 people from more than 40 nations have crewed in the 10 editions of the Clipper Race to date.

Almost 40% of the Race Crew have never sailed before training for the Clipper Race.

The Clipper Race fleet is the world’s largest matched fleet of ocean racing yachts.

Each circumnavigator will race for an estimated 227 days during the race.

To date, the Clipper Race fleet has visited more than 50 different ports around the world.

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THE ROUTE TO RACE SUCCESS It’s been 21 years since Sir Robin Knox-Johnston and William Ward joined together to launch the very first Clipper Race. The race triumphs and challenges have been well documented over the years, but the business journey has also been complex, evolutionary and full of its own accomplishments. CEO William explains the business journey he and this unique race have been on – and the secrets behind its longevity

CEO William Ward is immensely proud of the business’ growth

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was initially drawn into the Clipper Race based on the early crew applications and the overwhelming enthusiasm people showed towards the challenge.

I’m not from a sailing background – that is very much Sir Robin’s area of expertise – but I knew a fantastic business opportunity when I saw one.

My own son was the youngest person to complete the whole race early on and I watched the great and positive effect it had, and continues to have, on him. At the time he had no idea what he wanted to do in life, but I watched him grow during the challenge and I continue to be immensely proud of him.

It’s not just the relationship with my son that I’m proud of. Robin has grown to be one of my closest friends over the years.

We rarely disagree in business and in the early days, when it seemed the world was against us and we faced real challenges to our business, we stood shoulder to shoulder. We’re very different in many ways, but we have the same stubborn will – not only to survive but to succeed.

That sort of bond is hard to find.

Of course, the Clipper Race is not just a powerful personal experience – it’s also a remarkable and awe-inspiring platform for business. Our first eight race teams back in 1996 were named after famous tea clippers, but it was soon clear that cities and countries wanted to use the race to promote their assets and industries, and then eventually brands and corporations, which opened up the literal world of opportunities that we offer our partners today.

Over the years we’ve seen sponsorship needs develop and we’ve noticed a huge change in what our partners want. No longer just about brands and destinations using boats for advertising purposes, our Partners want to be fully involved and integrate themselves into the race, and vice versa. It’s now more than ever about building mutually beneficial partnerships which extend way outside of the race course and even sailing entirely.

People ask me the secret to our success.

How we continue to grow and prosper with each edition. From the business side, I believe it is because we transcend what is usually possible within sailing

and sport. We’re not confined by usual industry boundaries.

Sure the sailing is the centre of it, but it’s as much about being an incredible, life-changing experience unlike any other found on the planet.

The race’s values such as courage, ingenuity, ambition, collaboration, all displayed by everyday people being tested in extreme conditions, are no doubt a huge draw and opportunity for partners. These are the values of the Clipper Race but also values that you need for success in business.

An increasing number of companies align with us for our shared values.

Whether partners choose to use our platform for sales or business growth, trade and tourism, community pride, brand awareness, employee and client engagement, the race’s ability to create lifelong memories, is a highly aspirational platform for any partner to benefit from.

When you take into consideration it is essentially a minimum 12-month global campaign for our partners, it takes a lot of commitment and resource on both

The race has an ever-increasing interest from corporations

TOP Sir Robin, Andrew Ward and William Ward in 1996 MIDDLE The race has become a global success BOTTOM William and Sir Robin share a drive to succeed

sides to deliver and activate but provides incredible value for money.

Chinese stopovers, with Sanya in the south joining Qingdao, further north.

We’ve always been very international.

The race has visited 27 different countries and partnered with a long list of Host Port cities. Over 700 crew will take part in this edition, representing 40 different nationalities.

China, specifically Qingdao, has been our longest-term partner of the Clipper Race, so I’m very happy to see our relationship continue to strengthen there, which in turn also helps create huge opportunity for our other business partners too.

This year Uruguay features as a Host Port Partner for the first time, and reflecting the UK’s ever increasing trading relationship with China, this will also be the first race to include two

With the global political changes over the past year, and as the world develops, the flexibility of our platform allows destination partners to develop their

We transcend what is usually possible within sailing and sport

The relationship with China is a huge opportunity

campaigns and challenge perception with it. Visit Seattle want to be seen as liberal and international, whereas the GREAT Britain campaign wants to project the country as welcoming and alive with opportunity. The spirit and scope of the race allows them to do this.

The infectious and ever increasing desire for everyday people to push boundaries and dare to go where others don’t, and the fact that the Clipper Race remains the only place people can take on this kind of challenge, is what drives our business forward every day.

We get ever increasing crew numbers as more people discover the race through media, our advertising and their social circles, but the fact is the challenge would not be possible without our race partners.

I thank all those who have dared to live a life less ordinary, our business partners who share our passion, and our team who work tirelessly to keep the race evolving on its exciting journey.

Long may the adventure continue‌

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MISSION: RESCUE The Clipper 2015-16 Race saw courageous sailor Gavin Reid come to the aid of a fellow yachtsman mid ocean

Gavin in action during the dramatic Coral Sea rescue

William Ward with Gavin Reid and Sir Robin Knox-Johnston

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nspirational Clipper 2015-16 Race crew member Gavin Reid, 28, was born deaf in both ears but refuses to let that stand in his way of completing any challenge he puts his mind to. When Gavin set out on the Clipper Race two years ago, he had no idea that a mid-ocean rescue would see him win leading industry awards for his outstanding acts of seamanship.

Prior to the Clipper Race, the Supply Chain Coordinator from Cambridgeshire was part of some 40% of Clipper Race crew members who had no previous sailing experience. But having continuously overcome the extra challenges that hearing impairment poses at work and when playing sport, Gavin, who has a passion for adventure and travel, decided to take on the full Clipper Race circumnavigation.

He said: “I’d been stuck sitting behind a desk and felt I needed to get out and

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have an adventure. My dad found out about the Clipper Race. Within a day, I had booked my interview. Within a week, I’d signed up for the whole race!”

During his eleven-month challenge on board Mission Performance, Gavin’s talent, focus and determination led him to become a competent Watch Leader and admirable ocean racer. In fact, it was Gavin’s inherent sense of seamanship and outstanding ability to perform under pressure that shone through when the team abandoned racing to assist a non-Clipper Race crew in difficulty.

On 5 January 2016, while racing with his crew mates from Sydney to the Whitsundays, a distress call was received from another yacht in difficulty in the Coral Sea, off the coast of Eastern Australia.

The yacht in distress had been returning from a different race when

one of its crew members became stuck at the top of the mast. Unable to be retrieved by the remaining four crew, due to the others also being incapacitated, Mission Performance stopped racing and went to the stricken crew’s assistance without hesitation.

As his team approached, Gavin was the fearless Clipper Race crew member who volunteered to swim over from the Clipper 70 over to the distressed yacht and hoist himself up to the top of the swaying mast, spending two hours untangling lines until the crewman was freed. Gavin then lowered the crew member back on deck before returning to Mission Performance.

It was for this honourable act of seamanship that Gavin went on to win the prestigious Yachting Journalists’ Association’s (YJA) Yachtsman of the Year Award – the pinnacle of British sailing awards and amongst the most

LEFT Gavin Reid on board Mission Performance RIGHT The sailor won the 2016 YJA Yachtsman of the Year Award BELOW Mission Performance winning the Henri Lloyd Seamanship Award

prestigious accolades in the sailing world. Gavin was up against a shortlist of highly-regarded sailors, including Olympic Finn Class Gold Medallist Giles Scott and Round the Island Race record-breaker Brian Thompson.

Although proud in what he had managed to achieve, Gavin remained very gracious, saying: “I just did what needed to be done at the time and didn’t think twice.

“I am overwhelmed by the amount of praise I have received for taking part in the rescue.”

Clipper Race Chairman Sir Robin Knox-Johnston, a four-time winner of the YJA Yachtsman of the Year Award, spoke highly of Gavin’s achievement, saying: “Gavin Reid’s YJA Yachtsman of the Year Award is highly deserved. Not only did he make a very courageous and selfless decision to help a fellow yachtsman in need in

challenging circumstances, he also continually impressed me throughout the entire circumnavigation.”

In March 2017, Gavin went on to win his second industry award; The Cruising Club of America (CCA) Rod Stephens Trophy for Outstanding Seamanship.

Previously awarded to sailors including Vendée Globe Skipper Jean-Pierre Dick, the Rod Stephens Trophy is awarded ‘for an act of seamanship that significantly contributes to the safety of a yacht or individuals at sea’.

Gavin and the entire Mission Performance team also received the Henri Lloyd Seamanship Award at the Clipper Race Finish.

Following his remarkable Clipper Round the World Yacht Race circumnavigation, Gavin is now looking to follow his passion for sailing by pursuing a career in the sailing industry.

A THIRST FOR SUCCESS As the Clipper Race’s Wine Partner, Stormhoek are aiming to inspire friendship and adventure in people around the world

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ased in the famous Western Cape region of South Africa, Stormhoek is a winery with a big thirst for adventure. Hailing from the ‘Cape of Storms’, Stormhoek has braved the elements, just like Clipper Race crew members. It also shares the race’s spirit of adventure, courage and teamwork.

This spirit is reflected in its hugely successful #StormhoekSocialSpirit Award, which was launched in 2015 when Stormhoek made its debut as the Clipper Race’s Wine Partner.

The award helps to form a united team between the circumnavigators and leggers, not only on their own teams but across the fleet. Nominating teams for the #StormhoekSocialSpirit Award throughout the race on the Stormhoek Wines Facebook page also allows crew and supporters alike to get directly involved in the team’s race experience, and have a direct say in a meaningful reward that is not purely based on race results.

Clipper 2015-16 Race crew member, Charlotte Willis, who had to wait ten months before she could get on board with her team for Leg 8, said: “It meant such a huge amount to so many people; to the friends and family of our Skipper and crew, as well as building friendships with other supporters.”

Going global with its conversational marketing to increase brand awareness, Stormhoek saw a 74% increase in its social media interactions, with more than a 400% increase in Facebook followers (from 2,000 to 10,163) over the eleven-month #StormhoekSocialSpirit campaign. It is now calling on Clipper 2017-18 Race crew and supporters to join in and celebrate the fun, social experience of the race.

Often described as ‘fun in a bottle’, no race celebration would be compete without sampling Stormhoek. As the perfect match for our intrepid race crew and supporters, a variety of 18 wines will be supplied during the Clipper 2017-18 Race at events around the globe throughout the race, including in Stormhoek’s home country, in Cape Town.

Perusing the wine shelf, there is no doubt that Stormhoek wines jump out at you. With their fun and inspiring designs, you can’t help but notice the bottles.

Following the success of more than 3 million bespoke Clipper Race design bottles being shipped around the world during the 2015-16 edition, unique striped bottles, this time featuring the Clipper 2017-18 Race logo, will once again aim to inspire friendship and adventure around the world.

The iconic Clipper 2017-18 Race-branded range has made waves, and 100,000 bottles can now be found on the valuable shelf space of UK supermarket giants Tesco and Waitrose as a direct result of its race campaign.

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Stormhoek will supply a variety of 18 wines throughout the race

GET READY TO FACE MOTHER NATURE Race Director Mark Light outlines what crew should expect as their challenge to circumnavigate the world unfolds

LEG 1: THE ATLANTIC TRADE WINDS LEG

ROUTE: Liverpool, UK, to Punta del Este, Uruguay DATE: August – September 2017 ESTIMATED DAYS AT SEA: 35 DISTANCE: 6,363 NM LOOK OUT FOR: Occasional pilot whales off Portugal, dolphins, the Doldrums, and a visit from King Neptune.

After crossing the start line in front of crowds lining the River Mersey, the first challenge will be to negotiate numerous fast running tides around the UK and Northern France. The Bay of Biscay, notorious for violent storms and heavy seas, could prove challenging and teams will be eager to cross it quickly.

The adrenaline-filled start over and teams settled into watch systems, the first major tactical decision of the Clipper Race comes quickly: whether to sail to the east, west, or straight through the Canary Islands. Pick the wrong route and teams will get stuck in the lee of the land, watching the rest of the fleet accelerate towards the Cape Verde Islands.

The Doldrums will be waiting to test teams mentally and physically, with unpredictable conditions, big wind

holes, squalls and high temperatures.

Teams will need to decide how best to take advantage of the Doldrums Corridor race rule, a tactical mechanism allowing teams to motorsail through six degrees of latitude (or 360 miles), so long as they are within the set gate and time limit.

The first Equator crossing of the race will call upon King Neptune to pay the boats a visit and a ceremony will turn Pollywog crew into Shellbacks – a real highlight! Teams will then continue south to pick up the easterly trade winds, being careful not to get too close to the South American coast, before heading all the way to Punta del Este.

LEG 2: THE SOUTH ATLANTIC CHALLENGE

ROUTE: Punta del Este, Uruguay, to Cape Town, South Africa DATE: October 2017 ESTIMATED DAYS AT SEA: 17 DISTANCE: 3,560 NM WATCH OUT FOR: Albatross as you dip into the Southern Ocean.

One for the thrill-seekers! Upon leaving South America, teams encounter the Trade Winds and the long, rolling swells of the Southern Atlantic as they head south towards the Southern Ocean with spinnakers flying.

Tactical decisions await. Heading south before turning east will mean a longer route, but could offer more consistent wind. Heading east shaves

off hundreds of miles but could leave the yachts too close to the windless centre of the St Helena High (South Atlantic High).

As the fleet ducks south, the surging swells will provide fantastic conditions for surfing down waves.

An exhilarating leg, boat speeds will easily be in excess of 20 knots, with some teams previously reporting speeds of over 30 knots as impressive fountains of water billow over the bow.

The Asymmetric Spinnaker features heavily here, though crew will need to be careful not to overpower it, as a blown spinnaker will compromise the rest of their race.

Mighty Table Mountain will be visible from quite some distance away on the approach to the finish line in Cape Town, but the race will not be over yet.

The wind shadow of Table Mountain offers one last hurdle in a closelyfought race right until the very end.

LEG 3: THE SOUTHERN OCEAN LEG

Despite the gruelling reputation that the Roaring Forties command, this is a place respected by sailors as one of the best places to fully appreciate Mother Nature in her most raw and powerful glory.

LEG 4: THE ALLAUSTRALIAN LEG ROUTE: Fremantle to Sydney; Sydney to Hobart; Hobart to the Whitsundays, Australia DATE: December 2017 – January 2018 ESTIMATED DAYS AT SEA: 27 DISTANCE: 4,693 NM WATCH OUT FOR: The Bass Strait and Southerly Busters.

FREMANTLE – SYDNEY This is an exhilarating, cold, fast, hold-on-to-your-hat type of race. The fleet will leave Fremantle and dip down into the Southern Ocean, to the most southerly point of the entire circumnavigation. Vigilance will be key as crew experience some of the most inhospitable parts of the planet, where icebergs flow north from Antarctica.

ROUTE: Cape Town, South Africa, to Fremantle, Australia DATE: October – November 2017 ESTIMATED DAYS AT SEA: 23 DISTANCE: 4,754 NM WATCH OUT FOR: The notorious Roaring Forties and seabirds occasionally circling the boat.

Some teams may choose to head south of the rhumb line to take advantage of stronger winds, though this will add extra miles to their race and teams will need to watch for building low pressure systems heading west around the bottom of the planet. Stay too high and teams risk lengthy wind holes in the Great Australian Bight.

Also referred to as the Southern Ocean Sleigh Ride, this leg offers some of the most exhilarating and testing conditions of the entire circumnavigation as teams dip into the notoriously strong winds of the Roaring Forties, which lays between 40 and 50 degrees latitude.

The next stage could be upwind, or downwind, but will definitely be against the East Australian Current.

For crews, the respite of the beautiful Sydney Harbour awaits after this punchy, gruelling test.

Once clear of the stunning but ficklewinded Table Bay, the fleet will head for the first Great Cape – The Cape of Good Hope, and on to the Agulhas Bank, an area notorious for very disturbed seas where the Indian and Atlantic Oceans meet.

Spinnakers are likely to re-appear and ocean racing tactics will be in full flow.

Teams will discover exactly what the Clipper 70s are made of as they surf downwind at more than 25 knots on some swells higher than buildings.

SYDNEY – HOBART A bucket list challenge in itself, this is where the Clipper Race fleet lines up alongside some of the world’s finest racing monohulls and Maxi yachts, in front of a 150,000-strong crowd, plus a Boxing Day TV audience of millions, to participate in one of the world’s most famous races, the Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race.

Once out of Sydney Harbour and through the Heads, teams are into the Tasman Sea and will need to quickly settle into their watch system

to prepare for what comes next.

With no margin for error during this sprint, crew will cross the Bass Strait (nicknamed the Paddock), known for its Jekyll and Hyde personality and renowned for its ability to serve up some very challenging conditions, which are locally referred to as Southerly Busters.

Once crossed, the fleet will dart towards Hobart. Teams cannot get complacent as they near the Derwent River, as soon they could be met with strong tides and fickle winds passing through Storm Bay which can add frustrating hours onto the race just 15 NM from the finish line. Whatever the final positions, memorable scale celebrations await in Hobart.

HOBART – WHITSUNDAYS The fleet will experience its first predominantly upwind race and crews will need to negotiate the dominating Eastern Australian Current (EAC).

Speeds in the core of the EAC, the oceanic current, which moves warm water from the tropical Coral Sea, are some of the strongest in the South Pacific, so each team will need to agree on the best race tactic. Stay closer to the current, where speeds are stronger, or head further offshore where the effects of the current are weaker, but will add extra miles to the sprint.

Throw in headwinds from the prevailing easterlies, and this makes for a bit of a slog. Luckily, the stunning surroundings of the Whitsundays will be a more than worthy reward.

LEG 5: THE ASIAPACIFIC LEG ROUTE: Whitsundays, Australia, to Sanya, China; Sanya to Qingdao, China DATE: January – March 2018 ESTIMATED DAYS AT SEA: 37 DISTANCE: 5,954 NM WATCH OUT FOR: Fog, fishing boats and King Neptune’s return.

WHITSUNDAYS – SANYA This leg offers the most varied conditions of the race. Teams will be tested mentally as well as physically as they adapt to a host of changing sailing and climatic conditions.

The first Le Mans start of the Clipper Race will set the fleet heading north, and as crews reach the equator the breeze may drop. High levels of concentration will be needed, as every tweak will affect the boat speed and teams with strong light wind sailing skills will have an advantage.

The second Equator crossing will see the return of King Neptune and his initiation of more Shellbacks! Here, crews are likely to witness some spectacular lightning storms, while passing squalls can offer some much-needed relief from the heat, but can also bring some heavy conditions with them. Continuing north, the wind will start to build as the fleet enters the Northeast Monsoon, where teams will be looking to pull away from the pack.

SANYA – QINGDAO This race is one of extremes, with plummeting temperatures, headwinds and choppy seas waiting to greet the fleet as it makes its way around Taiwan and heads up the coast towards Qingdao.

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With conditions likely to be some of the more extreme of the race due to the steep seas and headwinds to the east of Taiwan, crew will be working hard to keep the boat racing as effectively as possible as they cross the East China Sea. Weather conditions aside, one of the biggest challenges the teams will face during this leg is navigating the world’s largest fishing fleet. By night, fishing boats can light up the entire horizon like a city, and spotting lines or debris as the teams sail through will require focus, vigilance and clear communication.

Heavy fog and commercial shipping will challenge crew as they sail into Qingdao.

LEG 6: THE MIGHTY PACIFIC OCEAN LEG ROUTE: Qingdao, China, to Seattle, USA DATE: March – April 2018 ESTIMATED DAYS AT SEA: 27 DISTANCE: 5,528 NM

WATCH OUT FOR: The Black Stream, crossing the International Date Line and waves the size of tower blocks.

Referred to as ‘The Big One’ with good reason, the Pacific is the world’s largest ocean, and at times during this leg the closest humans to the Clipper Race teams will be those on the International Space Station.

Before teams reach the Pacific Ocean, they are likely to once again have to navigate fog and fishing boats coming out of Qingdao. It is then a race to the tip of Japan where the ‘Black Stream’ (Kuroshio Current) runs west to east and can help increase boat speeds, but the vicious current can also come at a cost of big seas with confused waters.

Once clear, the North Pacific awaits and will soon bring with it some very cold temperatures, big conditions and dark nights at sea.

This leg is famous for the huge Pacific rollers which pick up the yachts and allow

them to surf at 30 knots down into the trough ahead. It’s being out here that you can really understand the magnificent scale of the planet and our place within it.

thermal layers will give way to sunscreen and there will be a tactical light wind game at play as the teams race towards the finish in Panama.

Crossing the International Date Line by sea is a rarely-achieved feat and often leads to much debate over what the date is. Once over the line, teams know they are roughly half-way to Seattle, though keeping competitive focus, preserving kit and looking after crew morale will be a constant physical and mental challenge.

The most significant strategic decision teams face at this stage of the leg will be whether to gain some acceleration from the California Current – which flows south – or not. The aid of the California Current may sound tempting, but the heating effects of North American land may also affect winds unfavourably.

LEG 7: THE US COASTTO-COAST LEG

ROUTE: Seattle – Panama – New York, USA DATE: April-June 2018 ESTIMATED DAYS AT SEA: 38 DISTANCE: 6,091 NM WATCH OUT FOR: Whales along the coast, crocodiles in the Panama Canal and the Bermuda Triangle.

SEATTLE, USA – PANAMA As the fleet heads south from Seattle during stage one of this penultimate leg,

As the teams head south of California, light wind tactics will be crucial to staying at the front of the pack and temperatures will once again soar, making the racing very intense.

PANAMA TO NEW YORK Transiting the famous Panama Canal marks another highlight of the circumnavigation. After completing the 48 NM passage of one of the most famous and impressive engineering feats in the history of mankind, and watching out for basking American and Caiman Crocodiles in Gatun Lake as they go, the teams will line up for an upwind battle to New York.

You really understand the magnificent scale of the planet and our place within it

After crossing the Caribbean Sea, teams will take the windward passage between Cuba and Hispaniola, which marks the entrance to the North Atlantic. Fickle winds are expected in this area because of depressions coming from the North American land mass.

This warm and windy race will offer up some dramatic thunder storms. Whist spectacular to watch, these passing depressions will keep crew busy as frequent sail changes will be required; gripping for Race Viewer addicts and intense for those on board, as distance can be both made and lost quickly.

The Gulf Stream will add a final challenge as the fleet skims the corner of the Bermuda Triangle. Whatever time of day teams arrive into New York, the Statue of Liberty and the stunning Manhattan skyline will be waiting to welcome the weary sailors.

LEG 8: THE ATLANTIC HOMECOMING LEG ROUTE: New York, USA, to Derry~Londonderry, UK; Derry~Londonderry, UK, to Liverpool, UK DATE: June-July 2018 ESTIMATED DAYS AT SEA: 23 DISTANCE: 3,853 NM Watch out for: Icebergs, and the finish line!

NEW YORK – DERRY~ LONDONDERRY, UK It is important for teams to avoid complacency as they leave New York for Northern Ireland in the race’s final ocean crossing.

Taking a popular route across the North Atlantic, the fleet will initially head towards Canada. The Grand Banks, at the southern tip of Newfoundland, is renowned for thick fog patches and light winds as the

Labrador Current brings cold water down from the Arctic, which will demand real vigilance from crew and Skippers.

The fleet will pass close to the wreck of the Titanic before heading over the Flemish Cap, the setting for The Perfect Storm, and teams will need to be on constant watch for icebergs and growlers. Strict ice limits will be set by the Race Office to keep teams from heading too close to the ice fields.

Weather in the North Atlantic can be as heavy as the Pacific, with swirling depressions causing high winds and big swells. Continuing east, back towards Europe, some fun and fast downwind sailing is on offer in prevailing westerlies – so long as spinnakers have held up sufficiently!

Once back on UK soil, the adventure’s conclusion becomes an ever-impending reality, but Derry~Londonderry offers the perfect atmosphere for crew and their supporters to enjoy some early celebrations.

DERRY~LONDONDERRY, UK – LIVERPOOL, UK It’s time! An exhilarating power sprint home to complete the adventure of a lifetime. With podium and final positions likely to be in close contention, and the possibility of some Joker Cards being saved to disrupt the leaderboard, this will be an intense final fling where anything is possible.

Sailing in conditions most similar to those in training weeks, but now with 40,000 nM under their keels, crew and Skippers will need to negotiate heavy volumes of traffic and strong tides in the North Sea and English Channel, knowing that, as they push towards the finish, glory awaits.

Whilst it may be the end of the adventure, the memories of all that has been endured and celebrated will last forever.

RACE There are twelve yachts competing in the 2017-18 edition of the race. At the end of their circumnavigation the team with the highest cumulative points will win the Clipper Race trophy.

The winner of each individual race is awarded 12 points, second place gets eleven points, and so on, down to one point for the team in twelfth place.

Within each individual race, teams may gain additional points at strategically-placed Scoring Gates or by winning Ocean Sprints.

Double points are awarded when the team plays its ‘Joker’ card. They must declare their intention before the individual race starts, but may play this card only once during the circumnavigation.

Points can be deducted for infringing race rules or by damaging equipment or sails.

WHO MAKES THE RULES? The Race Committee sets the course and ensures that the yachts comply with the rules. The race rules are governed by World Sailing’s Racing Rules.

CLI PPE R RACE FACT The Henri Lloyd yacht, skippered

by Eric Holden, achieved the highest cumulative race score to date, with 166.9 points, when winning the 2013-14 edition.

EXTREME PROTECTION TESTED IN EXTREME ENVIRONMENTS As the Official Technical Clothing Partner since 2002, we have supplied the kit that keeps Clipper Race sailors protected from the most extreme ocean environments.

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BUILT TO GO THE DISTANCE The watches made by Official Clipper Race Timekeeper Elliot Brown are measured in years, not fashion seasons

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or Elliot Brown Watches, it is all about doing things a little better – not a process of revolution, just evolution.

Distilling almost two decades of experience into their designs, Elliot Brown Watches are sharp and durable – and look just as good at a dinner party as they do in the middle of the world’s most inhospitable oceans.

Established in 2013, the British watch brand shares a common spirit of endeavour with the Clipper Race and its crew, having made its debut as the race’s Official Timekeeper in 2015.

During the 2015-16 edition, Elliot Brown produced 1,000 limited edition Clipper Race timepieces which sold out, proving their watches can bring out the adventurer in all of us.

During its first Clipper Race campaign, Elliot Brown enjoyed significant growth, developing its brand awareness with more than 9,500 referral visitors to its website, and online stockists such as Goldsmiths, Watchshop and Beaverbrooks all retailing its timepieces.

“Our partnership with the Clipper Race is invaluable, and has allowed us to develop new features at a faster rate due to the intensity of the race conditions,” commented Ian Elliot, Co-Founder of Elliot Brown Watches.

Sharing values of durability and persistence in extreme conditions makes Elliot Brown the perfect fit for Clipper Race crew members.

Refinements have been made to the latest watch as a direct result of testing and evaluation during the last race, which saw the watches survive Mother Nature’s toughest environments whilst mounted to the mast of a Clipper 70.

The new model, named Clipper Race UTC, is part of the Broadstone Adventurer collection. Just 1,000 limited edition Clipper 2017-18 Race timepieces, with new features including an additional ‘UTC’ hand that can be set to a second time zone indicated by engraved numerals on the outer bezel, are now available to purchase from authorised stockists and at www.elliotbrownwatches.com, priced £495.

ABOVE The limited edition Clipper Race UTC watch is out now

WHAT IT TAKES TO WIN Olivier Cardin, Skipper of the Clipper 2015-16 Race winners LMAX Exchange, reveals his team’s secrets to success

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he Clipper Race is the adventure of a lifetime.

It is the opportunity to see parts of the world few get to experience, and do it with people from all walks of life, from all over the globe.

But it is also a race – and a race every single one of the twelve teams wants to win.

Olivier Cardin knows what it takes to be the one holding the Clipper Race Trophy, as he and his LMAX Exchange team topped the overall standings in the Clipper 2015-16 Race. But how did the race’s first French Skipper and his team achieve victory?

For Olivier, the process started well before Race Start, on the day he first met his team at Crew Allocation at the Guildhall in Portsmouth.

“At this moment, I felt it was pretentious to tell them, ‘We will win!’,” he says. “But I could sense the way they were feeling. They wanted to be fast, they wanted to do well.

A podium was clearly the objective.”

CEO David Mercer, Skipper Olivier Cardin and the team celebrate their win

Olivier says this shared competitive streak not only initially bonded the group, but also gave them a sense of identity right from the start.

“I still have a T-shirt printed by the team when we didn’t have a Team Partner,” he reveals. “The message on it read: ‘Trim to win!’.

For us, ‘trim’ applied to everything. ‘Trim’ makes our life easier.

‘Trim’ is just do the job properly, help your mate and ‘win’ is enjoy.”

The sense of identity was crucial for Olivier in his team management. Out of the 58 crew members that made up the LMAX Exchange team, only eight were with him throughout the entire circumnavigation. The 38 men and 20 women hailed from 20 different countries, and ranged from 20 to 70 years in age. But despite their differences, under Olivier’s leadership they came together as one team to claim the Clipper Race’s biggest prize.

LMAX Exchange set the bar high from the get go. Just 26 days after leaving London, the team crossed the finish line in first place in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. At the time, Olivier stressed his team wouldn’t take the win for granted, writing in his Skipper Diary: “We won the first race quite easily and the team got the taste of it and we wanted to win all the time. To have a good time as well on board but also to be efficient, to try to be on all the time.”

LMAX Exchange took those words to heart and, after a rocky passage to South Africa, Olivier’s team went on to claim victory in a further five races.

Competitive spirit wasn’t just shared by the Skipper and crew however. David Mercer, the CEO of the team’s Partner, LMAX Exchange, heavily supported the team and its winning mentality. At one stage the competitive businessman even got on board to compete with the crew in the Sydney to Hobart portion of the race.

Olivier, who is now the Skipper for the Class40 Normandie boat in France, believes success in the Clipper Race boils down to being ready for anything.

He says: “It’s always thinking about what could happen in the next hour, in the next day. It’s a matter of anticipation and being ready for the next thing that could happen.”

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ST Winner overall in the Clipper 2015-16 Race, with 152 points, including 15 Gate Points. race wins. In total, the team achieved ten podium places and won two ocean sprints.

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race crew from twelve nations, with an average age of 44 years.

nM logged distance the LMAX Exchange raced, being 3,120nM more than the race rhumb line.

All aboard for wall to wall celebrations

Host Port Partner Clipper 2017-18 Race

PURE PEOPLE POWER

Hannah Macleod, an Olympic gold medal-winning hockey player and GREAT Britain crew member, says that creating the right team culture is the key to peak performance

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ecently retired Olympic gold medallist Hannah Macleod MBE knows a thing or two about the importance of teamwork. In 2016, the 32-year-old was part of the team that won Great Britain’s first women’s hockey gold, after beating defending champions the Netherlands in a penalty shootout in the final in Rio. Hannah will once again be proudly representing her country during the Clipper 2017-18 Race, this time after being allocated to Skipper Andy Burns’ GREAT Britain team to take part in the All Australian Leg, from Fremantle to the Whitsundays.

“I love competing for my country and I am incredibly proud to have been able to represent Great Britain for a number of years,” explains Hannah. “It will be great to be able to do this again alongside

people who may have never previously had the same opportunity.”

Hannah is the very essence of a team person, and quickly identified that there was more to the Clipper Race than sailing skills.

She says: “Everyone has an impact on the performance culture created on each boat, and consciously investing in this will undoubtedly impact the chances of winning.

“Living on the boat is unbelievably tough.

I never doubted my physical ability to cope with the workload, but having the mental endurance required to deal with sleep deprivation, the dietary challenges, the weather conditions and lack of time to mentally recharge is incredible.”

The Olympic champion believes success on the race will boil down to just one thing – people management.

She says: “Teams are often very good at having processes and strategies in place to perform. There can be absolute clarity on roles, responsibilities, ways of working and reviewing performance.

“However, from my personal experiences, I believe investing in the human qualities (i.e. how people, think, feel and behave) required by all team members is an absolute necessity for a team to be successful.

“For example, if there is a poor level of self-awareness or emotional intelligence amongst team members, communication, trust and respect can erode very quickly, and the team will be unable to repeatedly deliver under pressure.

“That’s the challenge, and I love the challenge of helping to create a culture where people feel they can be authentic and thrive under pressure.”

TOP Hannah and her team won Great Britain’s first women’s hockey Olympic gold medal ABOVE The group were successful in the pressure of a penalty shootout

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Seven hundred and twelve crew aged between 18 and 76, from 41 different nationalities and working in 337 individual occupations – but with one united goal

MEET THE SKIPPERS

SKIPPERS Each Clipper Race yacht will have a vastly experienced sailor on board to take charge of its team’s circumnavigation...

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BOB BEGGS, 57, UK UNICEF The Clipper 2017-18 Race will be sailing instructor Bob’s third Clipper Race campaign.

Following his success in leading Bristol to victory in the Times Clipper 2000 Race, he also led Qingdao to a fifth-place finish in the 2015-16 edition.

DAVID HARTSHORN, 52, UK GREENINGS David retired from the Metropolitan Police in 2014 and is a highly experienced sailor. He began working as an instructor in 2015 and a year later took part in the Clipper Race as a crew member.

ANDY BURNS, 31, UK GREAT BRITAIN Andy is a very experienced yacht racer. His vastly impressive sailing career spans over 19 years and includes working around the globe for the RNLI and in the superyacht industries.

He has also competed in professional regattas.

NIKKI HENDERSON, 24, UK VISIT SEATTLE Nikki, a skilled ocean and inshore racer, is the youngestever Clipper Race Skipper. A seasoned instructor, she has also launched a sailing and watersports centre in Denver, Colorado.

ROB GRAHAM, 39, UK NASDAQ Rob has been working as a Training Skipper and Mate for the Clipper Race since 2011, and was involved in the commissioning of the Clipper 70s. Off the water, Rob holds a law degree and a solicitor’s qualification from the University of Northumbria.

CHRIS KOBUSCH, 32, GERMANY QINGDAO Chris has worked and sailed all around the world, including as an instructor at the Race’s Sydney Training Hub. Chris navigated in the 2015 Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race on board CV5, in competition with Sir Robin Knox-Johnston.

CONALL MORRISON, 36, UK HOTELPLANNER.COM The Northern Irishman began sailing aged 11 on Lough Swilly. Away from the water, Conall has a Masters in Electrical and Electronic Engineering. Recently he has worked for the Clipper Race as Training Mate and Skipper.

ROY TAYLOR, 47, UK PSP LOGISTICS Roy, a former Royal Air Force Weapons Technician, has spent the past decade working as a sailing instructor in both the UK and Germany, and has recently helped to train young people from the Marine Society and Sea Cadets.

LANCE SHEPHERD, 55, UK LIVERPOOL 2018 Lance is a former Royal Marine who left the forces to become a freelance Skipper. Lance has extensive experience in ocean crossings, yacht racing, deliveries, team building, leadership and teaching.

GAËTAN THOMAS, 29, BELGIUM GARMIN Gaëtan is the first Belgian Skipper to lead a Clipper Race team. The experienced ocean sailor has already raced solo across the Atlantic, and his life ambition is to compete in the legendary Vendée Globe race.

DALE SMYTH, 35, UK DARE TO LEAD Dale has sailed offshore for the last 17 years and has more than 50,000 offshore nautical miles in his log book.

He has crossed the Atlantic numerous times and delivered yachts globally. He has more recently worked as a Clipper Race Training Mate.

WENDY TUCK, 52, AUSTRALIA SANYA SERENITY COAST Wendy got into sailing in her 20s, and is the first Australian to complete two circumnavigations as a Race Skipper. Prior to the last edition of the Clipper Race, she had spent the last decade as a RYA Sailing Instructor.

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Liverpool 2018 aims to promote the city as one of Europe’s leading visitor destinations

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The city’s team entry and Start and Finish Partner status marks the tenth anniversary of the city’s game-changing tenure as European Capital of Culture, which will see preparations for another year in the international spotlight.

The Liverpool 2018 campaign aims to attract audiences of millions of people, create significant economic impact and push Liverpool to the top of the ‘must-visit’ cities in 2018.

“We’re delighted to be a Clipper Race Team Partner – not only are we part of the action, but it means that, once again, Liverpool is going to be seen across the globe by millions of people.” said Joe Anderson, Mayor of Liverpool.

World renowned for staging unmissable and unforgettable events, the city of Liverpool is planning for another impactful year in the spotlight. Expect boundaries to be pushed, audiences to be delighted and communities to come together to share in an incredible cultural journey

The city of Liverpool is planning for another impactful year in the spotlight transcending the worlds of the arts, fashion, business and sport.

As the Clipper 2017-18 Race makes its way around the world, Liverpool 2018 will promote the city as one of Europe’s leading visitor destinations. www.visitliverpool.com @VisitLiverpool

SKIPPER LANCE SHEPHERD

iverpool’s newest international destination campaign, Liverpool 2018, is pleased to enter a team in the Clipper 2017-18 Round the World Yacht Race.

“The challenge is to take a group of individual novice sailors, take them out of their comfort zone and turn them into a successful racing team”

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TEAM SHEET PAUL ALMOND 54, British, Geologist and IT Manager 1 2 3 4 FERNANDO ANTIA BERNANDEZ 28, Uruguayan/Portuguese, Accountant 1 2 3 4 STEVE CLIFTON 60, British, IT Project Manager 2 3 JULIE DANN 49, British, Banker 2 8 CHARLES DE COQUET 52, French, Retired 5 CHRISTOPHER DENHAM 55, British, Financial Director 1 8 GRAHAM DODGE 54, British, Radiologist RTW DAN EASTLEY 34, British, Technical Director 1 6 STEVEN FINN 57, South African, Businessman RTW DEBBIE FRANCIS 51, British, Managing Director 5 JONATHAN FRETTON 53, British, Plumbing and Heating 4 7 8 CLAIRE FULTON 36, British, Event Operations Manager RTW LYNDY GEDDES 48, British, Manager 6 DORIS GLYKYS 40, American, Chemical Engineering 6 TIM HAYWARD 59, British, Digital Operations Consultant 3 ANNE HOUGH 61, British, Housewife 7 ROY HUBBARD 28, American, Real Estate Developer 4 PATRICK KAVANAGH 48, British, Director 1

MIKE KIDWELL 65, Australian, General Manager Customer Success RTW HELEN LANE 42, British, Accountant RTW ALISTAIR LAUDER 48, British, Company Director 7 CLEMENT LEE 39, Canadian, Management Consultant 5 STEPHANE LELOUP 56, French, Gérant de société 2 DOMINIC LITTLEWOOD 52, British, Television Presenter 7 8 JAMES MACFEE 30, British Caymanian, Chartered Accountant RTW KATHY MASON 57, British, Company Director 6 8 ERIC MIGLIN 67, Canadian, Summer Resort Owner 3 6 8 MARIA SOPHIA MUELLER 49, German, Clerk 3 4 7 8 TORBJØRN NORDMO 51, Norwegian, Airline Pilot 1 GARETH OSBORN 55, British, Chartered Surveyor 3 8 RICHARD PETERS 49, British, Property Developer 4 7 8 JONNY PILLAR 26, British, App Developer 1 6 NICHOLAS REDMAN 25, Australian, Property Coordinator 1 CARRIE RICH 41, British, Finance Director 1 2 4 PIER-FRANCESCO ROCCI 40, Italian, Research Engineer 1

PAUL ROGERS 42, British, Firefighter 6 STEVE SCHOULTZ 50, New Zealander, Sustainability Specialist 1 2 3 4 IAN SELBY 56, British, Anaesthetist 5 NICHOLAS SHERIDAN 63, British, Estate Agent 4 8 MIKE SHOULDER 57, British, Engineer 6 MARIA SMALE 36, British, Restaurant Manager 5 NEIL STAFFORD 34, British, Finance Manager RTW BAS VAN ECKE 43, Dutch, Former Software Company Owner 2 7 MARCEL VAN VELZEN 42, Dutch, ICT System Engineer 3 8 MARK VANTREASE 57, American, Operations and Supply Chain Executive RTW JOHN VEARNCOMBE 53, British, Property Investor RTW NIGEL WALCOT 52, Australian, Engineering Manager 3 SUSAN WENT 64, British, Management Consultant – Healthcare 7 RICHARD WESENCRAFT 50, British, Programme Director 1 2 MARK WHITELEY 52, British, Energy Auditor 2 7 CHRISTOPHER WISE 61, British, Business Consultant 6 7 JOHN WORRALL 60, British, Marine Surveyor 1 2 3

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Unicef UK has joined forces with the Clipper Race for the second consecutive edition to raise vital awareness and funds for children in danger

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The bright blue boat became a fantastic fundraising emblem and generated much-needed awareness and engagement around the world in destinations including South Africa, Australia, Vietnam, China, the US and Panama. The Clipper 2015-16 Race and its supporters raised more than £323,000, helping Unicef protect children in danger, transform their lives and build a safer world for tomorrow’s children.

Unicef relies entirely on voluntary contributions and donations from corporate partners, and the cost of the team entry for the Clipper 2017-18 Race has once again been donated by the race organisers to help further the success of its fundraising and awareness partnership.

Unicef operates in 190 countries around the world and has done more to ensure the world’s children are vaccinated, educated and protected than any other organisation.

During the eleven-month-long ocean odyssey, the Unicef-branded yacht will visit six different continents as

More than £345,000 donations raised by Clipper Race to date.

Raise awareness internationally.

Community engagement.

Stakeholder engagement. part of the Clipper Race fleet. The distinctive blue and white yacht will enable local Unicef offices and projects to raise awareness of their work with the local communities and engage with their partners across the 2017-18 race. www.unicef.org.uk @Unicef_uk

SKIPPER BOB BEGGS

he world’s leading organisation for children, Unicef, first partnered with the race in 2015, when it was selected as the Clipper Race Charity. It was also gifted one of twelve branded Clipper 70-foot yachts to support its vital work to make a safer world for children.

“I am looking forward to leading the team in their race around the globe and raising awareness and funding for Unicef’s life-changing work.”

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TEAM SHEET ELIZABETH ADAMS 37, British, Head of Corporate Communications 1 2 3 FELICITY ARMITAGE 65, British, Medical Doctor 7 RONALD BAKKER 64, Dutch, Dentist 2 7 8 JAN BANFIELD 61, British, Retired Nurse 3 ARTUR BARCZYK 47, Swiss, Technology Strategist / Engineer 4 JENNIFER BATSON 30, British, Senior Scientist 2 MARCO BELDA 59, Brazilian, Wealth Management 6 PAUL BIDWELL 58, British, Retired Joinery Company Director RTW RICHARD BIGLEY 61, American, Ecologist 7 8 KONSTANTIN BOCHKAREV 36, Russian, Lawyer 1 HELCIO BRIGAGAO 50, Brazilian, IT Architecture Manager 6 HARRY BROOKS 22, British, Student 5 6 MARK CHESSHER 56, British, Accountant 6 ELLIE CLARKE 34, British, Partner Quantity Surveyor and Project Manager 5 PAUL COMYN 52, Australian, Labour Economist 3 4 ANDRE COTRIM 58, Brazilian, Director for Chemical Technology 6 CEM DEMIRCIOGLU 40, American, Computer Consultant 3 THOMAS DIXON 18, British, Student 5 JAMES EDGINTON 33, Australian, Estimator 3 THOM FISHER 69, American, Journeyman 4 7 RYAN FONG 29, British, Technology Consultant 3

UNICEF JENI GARTSIDE 29, British, Clinical Perfusionist 7 8 JEAN-MICHEL GERVAIS 61, French, Retired Project Manager 3 4 EDWARD GILDEA 63, British, Education Consultant 2 3 4 SYLVIE GODQUIN 53, French, Communication Manager 1 4 ANGELA HANCOCK 71, British, Retired Teacher 7 ALEXANDRA HARE 34, New Zealander, Business Manager Science and Engineering Division 1 2 NATHAN HARROW 43, British, Healthcare RTW THOMAS HEDREN 73, Swedish, Retired Mechanical Engineer 1 LAURA KEARLEY 28, Australian, Teacher 5 6 7 8 SEUMAS KELLOCK 24, British, General Manager RTW NEIL KOHLER 52, British, Teacher 8 ALEXANDER KUMAR 34, British, Medical Doctor/Journalist 6 EWAN MASSON 60, British, Consultant Physician RTW SÉBASTIEN MASSON 47, French, Technician 1 CAMERON MCCRACKEN 18, British, Student 4 5 ASHLEY MINATO 32, Australian, Electrician 4 HELEN MORRIS 54, Irish, Lawyer 4 7 SPENCER MUNN 36, British, Civil Servant 1 ANDREAS ORLYNG 43, Norwegian, IT Consultant 6 GARY PARKER 58, British, Senior NDT Inspector 8 ANNE-LISE PERRIN 30, French, Banker 1

TIM RIGBY 57, British, Investor 1 LIZABETH ROSE 63, American, Retired Nurse 7 8 ALISON RYAN 63, British, Retired Charity CEO RTW MIRJAM SCHIERSCHER 36, Swiss, Personal Assistant RTW NORBERT STELZER 62, German, Managing Director 7 8 GRAHAM SULLIVAN 58, American, Retired Operating Professional 2 8 KATE SUMNER 55, British, Local Government Officer 2 8 CHRISTIAN TALPO 44, Italian, Managing Director 3 STEPHAN THEISSING 63, German, Finance Director 7 8 NICOLA TRINDER 35, British, Physiotherapist 4 HELEN TRUNDLE 38, British, Application Support Manager 1 RUDOLF VAN DER PAS 68, Dutch, Retired Airline Pilot RTW DAVID WALBANK 53, British, Criminal Barrister 6 7 8 LESTER WATTERS 58, South African, Retired Logistician 1 2 SVEIN WEUM 63, Norwegian, Mechanical Engineer 2 STUART WILSON 52, British, Director/Environmental Scientist RTW SCOTT WINKLER 50, American, Software Engineer 1 2 3 4 JOHN YOUNG 61, Australian, Education Technology Sales RTW

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Following two successful race campaigns, the global GPS navigation and wearable technology company, Garmin, has returned as a Team Partner for the Clipper 2017-18 Race

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With over 11,500 associates and 50 offices worldwide, Garmin is a global brand that will use the global Clipper Race circuit to connect and communicate stories and content with customers all over the globe.

As well as actively supporting the Garmin team throughout its 40,000 NM journey, Garmin will be the Action Camera Provider for the entire Clipper 2017-18 Race fleet.

All twelve yachts will have VIRB Ultra 30 cameras on board, while a series of VIRB 360 action cameras will be rotated through the fleet. Both devices allow users to create data overlays, and are compatible with Garmin’s heartrate monitoring accessories.

The action cameras are engineered on the inside for life on the outside, and

Three time Clipper Race Team Partner.

Global company with over 11,500 associates and 50 offices worldwide.

Supplies teams with worldleading VIRB Ultra 30 and VIRB 360 action cameras.

designed for adventurous people like the Clipper Race Skippers and crew.

Garmin will also supply marine navigation equipment across the Clipper Race Fleet as the Official Marine Electronics Partner. www.garmin.com @Garmin

SKIPPER GAËTAN THOMAS

armin made its debut as a Team Partner in the Clipper 2013-14 Race, and finished an impressive fourth in the previous 2015-16 edition.

“Competition starts with ourselves, doing every day the best you can.”

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TEAM SHEET SARAH ADDISON 31, British, Process Engineer 7 JAMES ALLISON 52, British, General Practitioner 4 CHRISTA BAENS 31, Belgian, Architect 6 7 LYNDSAY BARNES 27, British, Surveyor 1 ALEXANDRA BELSON 37, British, Clinical Scientist 5 DAVID BLOCK 37, Irish, Consultant in Broadcasting 8 ARTHUR BONETT 57, British, Petroleum Engineer RTW MASSIMO BONFANTE 50, Italian, Business Owner 7 MICHAEL BRIEN 34, British, Geophysicist RTW MADELEINE BULL 48, British, Quality Engineer 5 REBECCA CANN 26, British, Engineer 5 SAMANTHA CARDEW 42, British, Lawyer 3 7 8 RICK COLLINS 65, American, Telecommunications Networking Consultant 4 5 6 JANE COUTTS 65, Australian, Retired Film Librarian 5 DUNCAN CRESSALL 56, British, Director 1 2 PRASHANT DE 34, British, Management Consultant 8 SCOTT ELLES 52, American, Art Publishing 1 4 8

GARMIN MICHAEL FAHY 50, British, IT Director 1 2 KEITH GANNON 65, British, Retired Civil Servant 1 2 STEPHANIE GEDDES 48, British, Company Director and Legal Adviser 4 STEFAN GOLIC 22, Australian, Student 3 SIMON GOODISON 61, British, Medical Doctor 7 ERIK HELLSTROM 69, Australian, Retired RTW ROGER HOLLINGWORTH 67, British, Airline Pilot 6 7 ASIF HUSSAIN 28, British, Lawyer 8 GERARDO INJOQUE 41, Peruvian, CEO RTW GARETH ISAAC 44, British, Fund Manager 8 ANGUS KIRK 49, British, Wealth Manager and Financial Planner 2 3 JAMES LAWRIE 51, British, IT Quality Professional 7 8 KLAS LINDBLAD 50, Swedish, Engineer 3 DAVID LOE 63, American, Retired Finance and Construction RTW BELINDA LYONS 45, British, Design Director RTW SAMANTHA MCCLEMENTS 34, British, Marketing Manager 8 CHRIS MOXEY 56, British, Farmer 1 SAJIDAH NORAT 31, British, Solicitor 1 2 SONIA PARSONS 47, British, Self-Employed Bid Writer 8 MITESH (MICK) PATTNI 36, British, Investor RTW

ANDERS PETTERSSON 58, Swedish, Chairman 2 8 EMANUELE RIVOIRA 35, Italian, Entrepreneur 3 6 TOBY RUBENSTEIN 46, British, IT Consultant RTW MIA SHOWELL-WOODSMITH 33, Australian, Lawyer 4 5 6 HARMON SHRAGGE 59, American, Real Estate 3 4 7 EWAN SLIGHT 52, British, Chartered Quantity Surveyor 6 DAVID SMITH 61, British, Retired 1 2 3 NICK SMITH 58, Australian, Customer Service 4 7 GRZEGORZ SZREDER 48, Polish, Agricultural Engineer 6 SIMONE TALFOURD 33, British, Film Marketing Manager 1 2 3 4 AJ THIELE 48, American, Analyst 6 MICHAEL TURNER 53, British, Electrical Contractor 3 ROWENA VERITY 55, British, Retired HR Director 1 2 3 4 PETER WEBB 44, British, IT Consultancy 7 8 DAVE WEST 62, British, Company Director RTW MAUREEN WESTELL 66, British, Retired Debt Management Team Leader 1 8 NELL WYATT 58, British, Medical Doctor RTW JAKEC ZBONTAR SKRABA 42, Slovenian, Maritime Security Professional 4

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HotelPlanner.com, the leading online provider of group hotel bookings, are a first-time Clipper Race Team Partner

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The company’s robust technology and automated rate checkers provide customers with the guaranteed lowest available rates from a network of more than 100,000 quality hotel partners worldwide. HotelPlanner.com will use the global reach of the Clipper Race to increase brand awareness, particularly in its key markets like the Asia-Pacific.

With the fully branded HotelPlanner.com yacht visiting six continents during the eleven-month voyage across the world’s oceans, the Clipper 2017-18 Race will provide HotelPlanner.com with a unique opportunity to reach an international audience on a daily basis.

A leader in online global group hotel sales, HotelPlanner.com is also a force in providing hotel services for professional sports teams and events worldwide, making the Clipper Race partnership a perfect fit for this exciting and ever-growing company, which has offices across the USA, London, Europe and Hong Kong.

Hotelplanner.com is on track to produce one million group leads in 2017.

100,000 quality hotel memberships worldwide.

Provides 3,000 group hotel booking services per day.

HotelPlanner.com will also offer all Clipper Race crew and supporters the best rates for bookings in every port throughout the Clipper 2017-18 Race route. www.hotelplanner.com @hotelplanner

SKIPPER CONALL MORRISON

ounded in 2002, HotelPlanner.com provides hotel booking services to 3,000 groups per day in the global group travel market.

“To seek continuous improvement in processes and evolutions on board will nurture a well-functioning and effective team.”

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TEAM SHEET GREGORY ADAMS 59, American, Project Manager RTW ANTHONY BARLOW 55, Irish, Occupational Therapist 8 CARSTEN BUSK 56, Danish, Independent Consultant RTW ADAM CRISTOL 31, British, Travelling the World 1 2 BRUNO DALCOLMO 37, Brazilian, Government Official 3 ANN MARIE DAVIS 53, American, Mother 1 2 8 DAN DAVIS 32, British, Executive Director of Risk and Technology 2 8 JOHANNES DERKSEN 60, Dutch, Self-employed Consultant 2 3 TONY DICKINSON 70, British, Retired Financial Adviser 1 ALLEN DOWERS 54, British, Property Management 3 OCTAVIO FALCUCCI 53, Argentinian, Anaesthesiologist 3 SEAMUS FENLON 61, Irish, Retired Engineering Teacher 1 JESSICA FERNANDES 27, British, Teacher 7 PHILIP FLINTOFT 45, American Pilot 1 2 3 4 CHRIS FOX 31, British, Product Designer 1 2 3 4 MARY FRAWLEY 50, Irish, Nurse RTW JOHN GANNON 61, Irish, Hospital Medical Consultant 6 8 GREG GLOVER 56, New Zealander, Farmer RTW LOUISE GREENAN 44, British, Property Investment Fund Manager 5

PLANNER.COM MALCOLM GREIG 61, British, Marketing 8 LUCY GRUZELIER 38, British, IT Project Manager 4 ANDREA GUASTI 61, Italian, Engineer 7 STEVE HATHAWAY 56, British, Electrical Contractor 3 ADRIAN HEMMES 22, German, Student RTW JULIE HESKETH 51, British, Chief Nurse 8 GRAHAM HILL 58, British, Commercial Airline Pilot RTW LYDIA HO 34, British, Financial Analyst 4 8 RICHARD HORNER 34, British, Director 3 PHILIP HULCOME 34, Australian, Aid Worker 6 7 MAEVE HUTCHINGS 47, Irish, Mother 7 8 RYAN INGRAM 31, Australian, Assistant Development Manager 4 7 8 ALISTAIR JOHNSTON 53, British, Consultant IT and Project Manager 4 HEATHER KEMP 36, British, Nurse 1 3 6 ALAN KENT 50, Australian, Accountant 7 RAYMOND KINSELLA 43, Irish, Environmental Demolition Company Project Manager 6 7 SARA KNOWLES 62, British, Practice Manager 1 2 3 GEORG KRIJGH 34, Dutch, Finance 7 CHRISTOPHER MACGOVERN 53, Irish, Family Psychotherapist 6 CORINA MAETING 40, German, Entrepreneur 4 7 ROSEANN MCGLINCHEY 23, Irish, Marketing Officer RTW

HENRI MICHERON 64, French, CEO 1 PETER NEMCEK 43, Slovenian, Managing Director 6 7 PER-HENRIK NORDIN 76, Swedish, Retired Sales Manager 4 THOMAS PARKER 62, American, Retired Teacher 5 ANDREW PAULEY 47, British, MD 8 STEVEN POWLESLAND 57, British, Draftsman 4 MIKE PROBERT 50, British, Property Company Director 1 2 3 RANDEL RANSOM 55, American, Self Employed 1 5 APRIL RELLIS 36, Irish, Secondary School Teacher RTW JOCK RICHARDSON 45, Australian, Airline Pilot 1 2 ROBIN SAUNDERS 67, British, Retired 4 5 SARAH SAUVE 25, Canadian, PhD Student 5 NICOLAS SCHELLENBERG 41, German, Investment Manager RTW KATHERINE SHEEHAN 46, Irish, Medical Doctor 8 SIMONA SPRINGER 54, British, Medical Doctor 7 8 MARTIN STORER 53, British, Physiotherapist 6 JOHN WINCHCOMBE 56, British, Marketing Consultant 6 NICHOLAS WYNN British, 70, Chemical Engineer 6 8

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Greenings International is built on 29 years of trusted relationships with business leaders around the world

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reenings, a world leader in sourcing senior level executive talent for card payment and Fintech clients, is a first-time Team Partner in the Clipper 2017-18 Race.

Greenings has partnered with the Clipper Race since 2007, running The Cards & Payments Industry Regatta on the Solent. This event has seen leaders from the world of payments, including Ai Corp, American Express, CyberSource, Elavon, EVO, FIS, Global Blue, Global Payments, Miura, Oak Capital, PrePay Solutions, Retail Decisions, UATP, Verifone and WorldPay, all compete in the annual industry series.

In support of the team’s race participation, Greenings plans to organise cards and payments-specific events in key race destinations including Cape Town, Sydney, Seattle and New York, whilst also bringing local clients to spectate at Race Start and Finish events in Liverpool and Derry~Londonderry.

The aim of the partnership, which will be centred around the company’s ‘Value Through People’ ethos, will be to connect executives and businesses around the Clipper Race’s global route, providing thought leadership on executive talent and development in its rapidly changing and highly innovative sector.

Leading Transatlantic Executive Search firm specialised in Payments & Banking Technology.

29 years of trusted, cross-border partnerships.

91% of successfully placed candidates are hired from the first shortlist.

The firm also plans to build a digital engagement between its crew, employees, clients and candidates throughout the duration of the Race.

Greenings has offices in Atlanta, London, Luxembourg, Manchester and Montreal. www.greeningsinternational.com @greeningsvoyage

SKIPPER DAVID HARTSHORN

Founded in 1999 by Andrew Greening, a pioneer in international executive resourcing, Greenings International has been built on 29 years of trusted, cross-border partnerships with some of the world’s leading corporates, private equity, regulators and governments.

“My goal is that we are the strongest and most unified crew within the fleet, achieving a safe and competitive circumnavigation”

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TEAM SHEET JAN AUGUSTSSON 59, Swedish, Project Leader Automation 3 4 ALEXANDRE BAECHLER 43, Swiss, Yoga Master 1 2 MILES BERRY 51, British, Surgeon 1 8 DAVID BRUMMITT 33, British, Quantity Surveyor 5 FAITH BURNS 35, British, Merchandiser 5 6 7 LUCAS SEBASTIAN CANGA IVICA 46, Argentinian, University Professor, Medical Doctor, 1 6 8 JEMMA COWLEY 65, British, Nurse RTW EMILY DIXON 30, British, Jeweller 7 PHILIP DU TOIT 33, Canadian, Mining Analyst 2 WOJCIECH DUDA 50, Polish, Radiographer 5 MATTHIAS EIGENMANN 35, Swiss, Consultant RTW CHARLES FERGUSON 52, British, Company Director 1 JON FREEMAN 50, British, Private Equity 3 8 IMMIE GREVELING 62, Dutch, Tourism Information 4 MICHAEL HALE 30, British, Medical Doctor 5 JENNIFER HALL 37, British, Customer Experience Director RTW DEREK HART 55, British, Property Maintenance 1 PAMELA HARVEY 53, American, Data Manager 7 8 CHARLOTTE HAUSER 32, French, Property Insurance Underwriter 1

GREENINGS STEPHEN HAYES 54, British, Consultant Oil and Gas 1 JEREMY HILL 32, Australian, Medical Doctor 2 3 JEREMY HILTON 61, British, University Lecturer RTW JENNIFER HOLMES 45, Service Manager, British 5 KIM HOWLETT 41, Australian, General Manager 4 RICHARD HUTCHINGS 52, British, Investor 234 DELYAN KOSTOV 35, Bulgarian, Self-Employed Company Manager 2 3 MARTIN LAMBOURNE 64, British, Electrical Technician 6 7 8 HYOUNG HO LEE 41, Korean, Researcher 2 3 4 MICHAEL MACTAVISH 72, Australian, Company Owner and Director 5 6 LINDA MCDAVITT 70, American, Retired CEO 8 GUILLERMO MESAS 43, Spanish, Hotel Manager 8 KORAY OZKAPLAN 45, Turkish, Shipbroker 8 AUREA PALMA 46, Australian, Director 3 NEIL PAWLYN 51, British, Charter Patent Attorney 7 DON PETERSON 51, Canadian, Retired COO RTW JANETTE POTGIETER 34, South African/ British, Corporate Investigator 1 2

JONAS ROSTAN 18, German, Student 7 8 THEO STADEN 30, British, Programme Manager 6 FIONA STEPHEN 28, British, Medical Doctor 6 PAUL STEVENS 47, British, Senior Project Manager 3 4 ANDREW SUTHERLAND 48, South African, Director 2 HANNAH THOMSON 26, British, Partnerships Manager 1 8 ALEXANDER THURKETTLE 72, British, Podiatrist 7 ELIZABETH TRICKS 50, British, Wedding Celebrant 4 GRAHAM VAN DER MERWE 54, Australian, Engineer and Director 1 3 4 7 TIMOTHY WALKER 58, American, Supply Chain Manager 6 CHRISTOPHER WALSH 56, British, Chartered Mechanical Engineer RTW DAVID WATKINS 51, British, Civil Engineer 2 3 KEITH WILLIAMS 61, New Zealander, Event Manager RTW TONI WILSON 56, British, Retired RTW COLIN WOLSTENCROFT 56, British, Event Production Manager 7 8 SEBASTIAN YEATES 26, British, Outdoor Instructor RTW

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Dare To Lead is an exciting first-time Team Partner in the Clipper 2017-18 Race.

It will be unique among the fleet in that it will be promoting an inspirational concept rather than a particular organisation or geographical location

Sailing under the flag of teamwork, determination and leadership, Dare To Lead aims to inspire its diverse crew of racers. It seeks to help them apply the life skills learnt during this ocean adventure to become catalysts for positive change in their personal lives, professional careers and social communities.

Dirk adds: “Corporations recognise that in each individual lies the potential to achieve greatness, and they believe that the racers who have the courage to join a round-the-world yachting adventure have the potential to be successful and become leaders in their own right.”

17 Sapinda Rainbow Foundation Ambassadors have participated in the Clipper Race so far (prior to the 2017-18 edition).

Dare To Lead also features the welcome return of the The Sapinda Rainbow Foundation Ambassadors.

While the concept will have a global reach, one of the focus points will be South Africa (home of Sapinda Rainbow), where the message will strike a chord with the emerging corporate companies. Seattle, home to world-leading tech companies, is another focus point. www.daretolead.info @DareToLeadRTW

SKIPPER DALE SMYTH

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are To Lead has been founded by former Clipper Race crew member Dirk van Daele, who says: “When a team of people from varied backgrounds – privileged or not, experienced or novice, of any age, race or culture – grows together through this unique sailing adventure, we believe that each individual participant will unlock their own potential to become a leader and a force for good in their personal lives, at work and in their communities.”

“The chance to lead a Clipper Race team on a safe, fast passage of the world has always been a dream”

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TEAM SHEET FERNANDO ARECHIGA 29, Mexican, Real Estate 6 MARK ASKEW 57, British, Engineer 5 7 LUKE BAKER 32, British, Project Manager 2 3 4 DARIO BRIONGOS 27, Spanish, Engineer 8 ERNST-JAN BULTJE 29, Dutch, Toolmaker 1 2 3 4 ALEX BURGH 59, British, Retired Finance Industry 8 ALESSANDRO CARROTTA 42, Italian, Civil Servant 2 7 STEPHEN CARTER 39, British, IT consultant RTW DANIEL CLIFTON 42, Australian, Computer Operator RTW ALBERTO COLIN 28, Mexican, Marketing 6 ROSALIE CREBER 18, British, Student 7 8 MALCOLM DALLAS 43, British, Financial Crime Prevention Consultant 1 2 SHONA DAVIES 39, British, Communications and Strategy Director 3 4 5 DAVID DAVIS 66, Canadian, Civil Engineer 4 CHRISTIAN DOMSCHEIT 35, German, M&A Professional 2 3 MALCOLM FARMILOE 56, British, Managing Director 2 3 6

DARE TO LEAD DAVID FERGUSON 54, British, Managing Director Retail 3 4 CHARLOTTE GARRATT 27, British, Maritime Operations Officer RTW SAMANTHA HARPER 37, Canadian, Medical Doctor RTW PETER HARTIGAN 58, Australian, Businessman 8 NEIL HARVEY 57, British, Petroleum Engineer RTW JUSTIN HEINER 38, American, Engineer RTW ANDREW HILL 47, Australian, Public Servant 5 6 MARY HILL 48, British, IT Contractor 2 7 8 MICHAEL HUSBAND 62, British, Insurance Underwriter RTW ALEX KOLCHINSKI 25, American, Graduate Student 8 GEOFF LEE 61, Canadian, Retired Highway Coach Driver 8 EMILY MARSH 30, British, Sponsorship Manager 7 PATRICK MCCARTHY 53, Australian, Company Director 2 3 BEATE NIELHOFF 50, German, Sailing Instructor 5 CARL PALMER 56, British, Executive Chairman RTW MEGAN POWELL 27, British, Director 1

STUART READ 54, British, Pension Advisor 7 8 JOHN ROSS 49, British, Mining Executive 1 6 MICHAEL SADLEIR 41, British, Humanitarian Aid 6 ANDY SCHOFIELD 59, British, IT Architect 1 8 MARIE SESSIONS 47, British, Make Up Artist 1 ANTHONY SHARPLES 58, British, Steelworker 3 MARION SHEPHERD 63, British, Accountant 4 DAVID SHOULDER 63, British, Semi-Retired Business Owner 6 JERRY STOKES 54, British, Managing Director 1 8 POLLY STURGESS 33, British, Operations Director 1 LOUISE TAYLOR 40, British, Finance 1 2 3 4 MIKE THORNTON 69, British, Retired Pilot 1 3 7 FIONA TREVEIL 56, British, Computer Software Analyst 7 8 DAVID WALWIN 53, British, Company Director 1 2 GARY WEBSTER 39, British, Train Driver 5 ALYSON WILLIAMS 56, British, Pharmacist 4 HONGNING XU 44, Australian, Project Manager 4

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The Emerald City of Seattle continues to grow as a top business and tourism destination

A city on the leading edge of innovation, Seattle is home to some of the world’s biggest corporations, such as Microsoft and Starbucks. As a gateway to the region’s mountains, waterside and forests, it has global appeal as a place to do business, live and visit.

The city’s Official Tourism Board, Visit Seattle, is a private, non-profit destination marketing organisation. It has teamed up with the Seattle Sports Commission and the Port of Seattle to use its Clipper Race partnership to publicise the city to key markets during race stopovers, with the aim

International trade links with the US. Destination for leisure, tourism and business.

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of increasing international trade links with the US as it continues to grow as a top international destination for tourists and business travellers.

The city will welcome the crew and supporters at the end of the Mighty Pacific Leg from Qingdao, China, in April 2018. www.visitseattle.org @VisitSeattle

SKIPPER NIKKI HENDERSON

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eturning for the second consecutive race edition as a Host Port and Team Partner, Seattle’s maritime history and adventurous spirit goes hand in hand with the Clipper Race. Making its debut in the 2015-16 edition, Visit Seattle helped to promoted the city as a destination for leisure, tourism and business.

“Winning means more than first place – this is about extraordinary life-changing experiences...”

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TEAM SHEET KERRIGAN ABBOTT 34, British, Chartered Surveyor 3 CAMERON BAILEY 22, British, Student 1 STEVE BAILEY 55, British, Finance Director RTW WILLIAM BALDWIN 64, American, Engineer Technician 7 8 DAVID BENZ 68, American, Regional Sales Manager 4 7 CHARLES BOSCHETTO 47, French, CEO 3 6 PAOLO BRAMUCCI 60, Canadian, Art and Design 6 7 8 LUCY BRINSON 47, British, Partnerships Director Media Sales 7 ARJAN BROUWER 39, Dutch, Associate Investment Management 4 TONY BROWN 54, Australian, Company Director 4 7 8 GEORGE BULLARD 67, American, Aerospace Program Manager 6 GUYLAINE CHAPDELAINE 52, French, Maths Teacher 2 4 7 8 IAIN COKE 44, British, Chartered Accountant RTW SHARON ELIZABETH CRAPNELL 55, British, Retired Company Secretary RTW SHANNON DEAN 53, American, Nurse RTW HENRY DRUM 62, American, Retired Athletic Director 7 SIMON DUBOIS 29, Canadian, Business Consultant RTW DOMINIC ELIAS 49, British, Human Resources 4 DALE ELLIOTT 36, British, Architect 1 2 ANDY FARNUM 36, American, Photographer 6

VISIT SEATTLE ERIK FERM 51, British, Entrepreneur 1 7 SIMON FOSTER 51, British, Self Employed 7 BENNO FRAUCHIGER 42, Swiss, Renewable Energy Specialist 1 2 3 ERIC FROGGATT 51, British, Process Engineer 6 CHRIS GOODWIN 27, American, Construction Project Manager 7 JEROME GREENHALGH 27, British, Mechanical Engineer RTW PHILIP HAIGH 51, British, Freelance IT Consultant 5 6 PHILIP HAUCKE 39, German, Writer and Director 2 CHRISTIAN HENTSCHEL 53, German, Executive 8 ELIZABETH HOWE 39, British, Nanny RTW CHRISTINE LAMING 44, British, Photographer 5 PIERRE LEDUC 47, French, Civil Engineer 3 NESSA MALONEY 39, Irish, Irish Defence Forces Officer 3 JULIO MATHIEU 38, Maurition, Personal Trainer 2 3 4 8 BRONWYN MCALLISTER 42, New Zealander, Surveyor 4 5 OLIVER MICKLETHWAITE-HOWE 30, British, Investor Relations 1 BHASKAR MITRA 33, Indian, Senior Applied Scientist 1 LARS MYGIND 55, Danish, Therapist - Writer - Speaker - Teacher 4 GEORGE NICOL 46, American, Technical Account Manager 6 MAREK OMILIAN 53, American, Consultant RTW

BARBARA PARRY-JONES 60, British, Teacher 8 RACHEL PENNY 45, British, Administrator 5 ADRIAN RENDIUC 36, Romanian, Software Engineer 6 LAWRENCE RODMAN 39, American, Sailing Instructor 6 8 LINDA ROGERS 63, British, Global IT Finance 1 2 FRANK SEGIETH 49, German, Software Engineering 3 8 ANTON SPIERENBURG 53, Dutch, Technical Advisor Sustainable Development 3 8 CHRISTOPHER STEVENS 69, British, Semi-retired Economic Consultant 1 2 6 WILL STOKELY 46, British, Tech Development Manager 1 NICOLE STULL 26, Canadian, Event Coordinator 7 ERIN SWEENEY 31, American, Enterprise Software Sales 2 KYLE THETFORD 25, British, Private Equity 8 MARIA TREADAWAY 48, New Zealander, Teacher 5 DOMINIQUE WEBER 63, French, Manager 7 8 THOMAS WEIGHT 32, British, Geophysicist 1 CHADWICK WELCH 39, American, Lawyer 2 3 THOMAS WHITTAKER 61, British, Consultant RTW TONY WHITTEMORE 69, American, Radiologist RTW TOMASZ WIETECHA 48, American, Medical Doctor 1 EMILY WOODASON 31, British, Landscape Architect 1 2 3 4

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The coastal Chinese city of Sanya will use the race as a platform to increase tourism

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ocated in the South of China on Hainan Island, the sunny destination of Sanya is known as the Hawaii of China.

Sanya will use its debut partnership with the Clipper Race to provide itself with an influential business platform to help build its reputation as an international sailing destination, further enhancing the city’s long-term development strategy of combining sports and tourism.

As a renowned domestic and international tourism destination, Sanya offers a distinctive combination of mountains, sea, golden beaches, river and city, with warm temperatures throughout the year. It is also well known for its great warmth and a high level of hospitality from the local community.

During its course of development and construction, Sanya has focused heavily on the protection of its environment and is looking forward to warmly welcoming its sailing ‘warriors’ and international guests from all over the world for the benefit of tourism, trade and investment.

In recent years the city has worked with a number of international sailing events, helping the city to gain skills and build experience in organising major events. The newly established partnership with the Clipper Race will further boost this development, under the strategy of combining sports and tourism to improve Sanya city’s brand profile around the globe.

In the New York Times’ 52 Places to Go in 2017.

A major sports and tourism destination, with 16 million visitors a year.

A hub for environmental conservation and protection initiatives.

There are 16 Sanya Clipper Race Ambassador programme participants.

The city is also a Host Port Partner, welcoming the crew in February 2018 following the All-Australian leg. en.sanyatour.com @visitsanya

SKIPPER WENDY TUCK

The Sanya Serenity Coast-branded yacht includes a carefully selected set of Sanya Ambassador crew, who will represent the city and China around the world and will help promote China’s fast-developing holiday destination and sailing centre in major ports such as Cape Town, Sydney and New York.

“I want to race hard, enjoy the oceans and everyone to have a passion for sailing at the end of the race.”

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TEAM SHEET CLIVE ALLARD 64, British, Retired Director 3 4 5 URS ANNAHEIM 67, Swiss, Retired Banker 8 BENOIT ANSART 56, French, Senior Vice President RTW CATHERINE B NORTH 54, Australian/ American, Payroll Specialist RTW CHARLES BARNASCONE 53, British, Company Director 7 SARAH BEALE 32, British, Veterinary and Sports Physiotherapist 7 HANS-PETER BICHELMEIER 57, Swiss, Retired Operations Director 7 8 EMANUELE CAROTTI 30, Italian, Head of Brand and Marketing 6 SHUO CHANG 37, Chinese, Advertising Manager WEI CHEN 47, Chinese, Marketing Manager KEITH COX 66, Keith, Retired Structural Engineer RTW IAN CRISTOL 69, British, Engineer 2 3 OLIVER CURRY 26, British, Insurance Broker 2 3 MICHAEL DAVIS 23, Australian, Student 4 5 67 BENJAMIN DOAK 33, Australian, Private Banker 6 DAMIEN ETCHAUBARD 34, American, Marketing Manager 3 JONATHAN FARQUHARSON 61, British, Retired 1 2 3 8 HONG GAO 55, Chinese, CEO JOLYON GOUGH 47, British, Quantity Surveyor RTW

SANYA SERENITY COAST MARTIN GREENSHIELDS 64, British, Accountant 1 2 XIAOQIANG HAN 27, Chinese, Self-Employed Sailor DONGMIN HAO 29, Chinese, Event Manager NICOLA HARFORD 52, British, International Development Consultant 1 2 CLIVE HASWELL 61, British, Project Director 1 2 3 TAMSIN HILTON 29, British, Fitting Consultant 4 JUN HUANG 24, Chinese, Operating Director PHILIPPE JAMOTTE 46, Belgian, Director Professional Services 2 6 MENGNI JIN 34, Chinese, Event Manager JOHN KOSTER 29, American, Legal Assistant 1 FUNG LAU 48, Hong Kong, Investor MANJIANG LIU 20, Chinese, Sailor BENT LUENGEN 54, German, Entrepreneur 7 8 JENNIFER LUMSDEN-GORDON 59, British, Therapeutic Lead/Counsellor Women’s Aid 1 2 FREDERICK MAGGS 68, British, Retired Carpenter 4 GLENN MANCHETT 53, British, Motor Vehicle Repair Company Director RTW SOPHIE MERTENS-STOBBAERTS 49, Belgian, Top Management 1 7 8 MICHAEL MILLER 48, British, Finance RTW DANIEL NEWHAM 36, British, Event Host and Media Executive DMITRY PAPULIN 30, Russian, Management Consultant RTW

NIGEL PEMBERTON 68, British, Resort Manager 4 AMANDIO RAMPINELLI 60, Brazlian, Cardiovascular Surgeon 2 CILLA RAPHAEL 56, Australian, Property Developer 5 JAN RILEY 57, British, Business Development Manager and Art Gallery Owner RTW YANG YANG SHAN 30, Chinese, Event Director IAN SIBTHORPE 47, British, Paramedic 1 KIMBERLEY SKILLETT 33, British, Management Consultant 3 4 5 THOMAS STANLEY 29, British, Lighting and Sound Engineer RTW DAVID STURGE 50, New Zealander, Medical Doctor 3 MAYA UEDA DAVIS 57, Japanese, Architect and Design Consulting 7 THIBAUT WALLUT 26, French, Financial Auditor 8 BO WANG 30, Chinese, Editor and Photographer GRAHAM WEDLAKE 65, British, Solicitor 1 8 JAMES WRIGHTSON 49, British, Brand Director RTW YONGQIANG XIE 29, Chinese, Event Supervisor YUE XIN 29, Chinese, Designer WEIWEI XING 33, Chinese, Professional Racing Sailor GUOFENG YANG 41, German, Investor 4 8 YANLI ZHAI 30, Chinese, Translator MINGHAO ZHANG 35, Chinese, TV Producer XINMIN ZHANG 49, Chinese, Sales Manager

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PSP Logistics, a global freight forwarder and international boat transportation company, will be a third-time Team Partner in the Clipper 2017-18 Race

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s well as providing general sea and air freight services to clients all over the world, PSP Logistics specialises in project shipping, which includes large out-of-gauge cargo such as yachts and wind turbines.

Frank Dixie, Founder and Managing Director of PSP Logistics, says: “It’s the willingness to grab a challenge with both hands that aligns us with the race and makes us the perfect partner for its logistics.

“The last two races have proved to be an amazing opportunity to build our profile on a global platform as a Team Partner, while supporting something very important to us.

“The 2017-18 edition is a golden opportunity to take the PSP brand worldwide once more, and we couldn’t be more excited to be involved.

“Similar to our rules for transporting boats, I’d urge the PSP Logistics team to be fast, efficient and most of all, safe. At PSP Logistics, we make life-long connections with the people we meet across the world and we’re sure the team will do just that as they encounter new people, cultures and places.”

Three-time Clipper Race Team Partner and five-time Official Supplier.

Founded in 1998, with offices in Hampshire, Dorset and London.

Their dedicated network of agents worldwide deliver a personal and flexible service.

PSP Logistics also returns as the Official Logistics Supplier for the fifth consecutive edition of the Clipper Race, managing the global transportation of the race’s two containers which support the fleet. www.psp-logistics.com @PSPMarine

SKIPPER ROY TAYLOR

The British-based company, which has offices in Hampshire, Dorset and London, made its ocean racing team debut in the Clipper 2013-14 Race, and returned for a second campaign in the 2015-16 edition.

“I aim to lead a team of adventurers and instruct, coach and develop them to race safely, efficiently and competitively.”

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TEAM SHEET BEN ACLAND 39, New Zealander, Manager 1 2 3 NIGEL ALEXANDER 64, British, Director 5 6 7 8 CHARLES ALLISTER 64, British, Retired Medical Doctor 2 7 8 DIANNE ANDARY 64, Australian, Retired Real Estate Agent 4 FRAN BAKER 28, British, Business and Operations Manager 1 CAROL BENNETT American, Manager 6 8 XIAOHUI CHEN 48, American/Chinese, Software Engineer 7 LOUISE COSTELLO 52, Australian, Educator Vocational 7 8 ANDRE DE FRERE 40, Australian, Director of Technical Services 8 BAS DE JONG 62, Dutch, Managing Director 3 MICHAEL DUFFY 52, South African, Director/Civil Engineer 3 4 SHAUN FARLEY 52, British, Engineer 3 MICHAEL FENTON 57, British, Company Director 1 2 PETER FISHER 63, British, BT Copper Cable Control 6 7 CATHERINE FOUCHER 50, French, Self-employed Provider of Student Work Placements 1 MATTEO GRASSI 45, American, Art Dealer 2 3 4 DAVID GREER 65, British, Semi-retired/ Coastwatch Volunteer RTW JONATHAN HALLAM 56, British, Fund Manager 4 5 6

PSP LOGISTICS MICHAEL HAMPSON 35, British, IT Director 1 JAMES HETHERTON 59, British, Retired Racehorse Trainer 1 2 3 4 NIGEL HOLCOMBE 55, British, Commodity Trader RTW JANE HUNT 40, Australian, Home Duties 7 SUCHETA JADHAV 50, Indian, Marketing Professional 2 DAVID KEMP 53, British/American, Software Engineer RTW JOHN KERRISON 60, British, Company Director 1 SIMON KING 59, British, Research Director 5 DAVID LAWSON 57, British, Financial Adviser 3 4 DAREN LEMON 49, British, Information Security Manager 3 CAITLIN LISLE 26, British, Editor 1 MARTYNA LUBECKA 36, Polish, Consultant IT Auditor RTW MICHAEL MCGAHERN 39, Irish, Site Manager 8 COLIN MCADAM 47, British, Head of Internal Audit 4 HOLGER MENZEL 51, German, Dentist 1 6 MATTHEW NORMAN 35, British, IT Manager 3 7 CHRIS PARNELL 54, British, Engineer 2 3 MARK A PEARSON 59, American, Retired Correctional Psychologist 7

BERNIE PICKETT 49, Australian, Self Employed 4 ALLY RAE 33, British, Government Affairs Advisor 8 DANIEL RICHARDSON 35, American, Engineer 6 FIONA ROBERTSON 34, British, Nurse RTW ANDRE RONSOEHR 35, German, Investment Director 6 JOHN ROUNDHILL 50, British, Head-hunter 1 8 OLIVER RUPRECHT 44, Swiss, Carpenter 8 MATS SACKLEN 60, Swedish, Lawyer 7 8 NIGEL SMITH 61, British, Retired Telecommunications Design Engineer 1 2 3 4 JULIE SPICER 58, British, Contractor 1 2 JEREMY STOPHER 58, British, Retired Business Owner 5 6 7 8 TREVOR TAYLOR 63, Australian, Retired Drainage Contractor RTW ADRIAN TEECE 57, British, Project Manager 7 8 HOLLY THROWER 27, British, HR Business Partner 1 STIAN TØNNESEN 31, Norwegian, Store Manager RTW MAGGIE TSAI 47, British, Banker 2 CLIVE WATSON 67, British, Accountant RTW DAVID WILSON 56, American, Air Traffic Controller RTW SUZANNE WYATT 55, British, Retired Consultant in Emergency Medicine 5 6

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China’s Sailing City, Qingdao, returns for the seventh time in the history of the race, marking a twelve-year partnership

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Over the last twelve years, the Clipper Race has brought thousands of crew, visitors, VIPs and business partners to Qingdao and China, boosting tourism and developing trade, with tangible deals and significant visitor-generated economic impact.

The unique business and government network associated with the Clipper Race has also developed Qingdao’s international relations, improving its global profile as a top Chinese port city and resort. The Qingdao-branded yacht has represented the city and China on the race route around the world, and has been used as a platform for promotion of China’s Sailing City in ports of call such as London, Cape Town, Sydney, Seattle and New York.

In addition, the Clipper Race in partnership with the Qingdao International Sailing centre has developed sailing skills in the region, with Chinese crew selected to represent Qingdao as Ambassadors in each race in order to build its reputation as China’s Sailing City and

To date, 41 Chinese nationals have participated in the Clipper Race through the Qingdao Clipper Race Ambassador programme.

Sailing is now included in the school curriculum.

Qingdao is host to numerous major international sailing events.

Qingdao builds business relationships with race partners through international trade missions. help teach their fellow teammates about Chinese culture.

The city is also a Host Port Partner, and will welcome all crew and supporters in March 2018. www.qdsailing.org @qingdao_china

SKIPPER CHRIS KOBUSCH

ingdao first sponsored the Clipper Race in 2005, and used the event as a focal point to both build its credentials to host the Beijing 2008 Olympic sailing events, and create a legacy as China and Asia’s leading location for international sailing events.

There was also the aim of developing Qingdao as a powerful maritime city with a strong ‘blue’ marine economy, and create a leisure sport cluster along the route of the 21st Century Maritime Silk Road.

“A safe boat and a safe crew will make a fast and competitive team!”

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TEAM SHEET SCOTT BARET 48, American, Management Consultant 8 GIUSEPPE BARILE 52, Swiss, Sales and Marketing Manager 5 JESSICA BARTON 30, British, Teacher RTW ERICH BERNSCHERER 62, Austrian, Management Consultant 2 DIDIER CABON 62, French, Consultant Financial Software 1 JANE CAREY-HARRIS 62, British, Retired Nurse/NHS Manager 1 2 3 4 CHRISTOFOROS CHATZIKOMIS 31, Greek, Mechanical Engineer 4 8 LINDA CROCKER 50, British Physiotherapist 6 BASTIAAN DON 31, Swiss, Entrepreneur 1 CHARLOTTE DYSON 32, British, Marketing Executive 5 NICHOLAS EXLEY 62, British, Retired Dental Surgeon 2 3 KEVIN FALCK 60, British, Design Engineer 8 CEDRIC FEDIDA 44, French, Management Consultant 4 SARAH GILBERT 71, British, Retired 6 CHRISTOPHER GRANT 61, Australian, IT Consultant RTW SARAH GRISWOLD 49, British, Advanced Cosmetic Practitioner 5 6 TANYA HOLBROOK 31, British, Designeer 1 2 ANDREW HUDSON 40, British, Service Manager 1 2 CEDRIC JAKOBSEN 53, South African, IT Executive 3 AL JAY 50, British, Roofer 1 2 3 4

QINGDAO DAVID JONES 51, British, Builder 7 KOSEI KANAMORI 46, Chilean, Business Owner 1 JOHN KELLETT 57, British, General Manager 7 8 ANDREAS KRAPF 50, Swiss, Operations Manager RTW TIANYU LIU 40, Chinese, Professor 6 YAQI LI 23, Chinese, Student 2 YULEI LIU 22, Chinese 5 XINTAO LIU 46, Chinese, Retired Navy Officer/Client Manager 3 JULIAN LOWES 60, British, Retired Educational Consultant 5 6 7 8 XIAOYU LUO 31, Chinese, Brand Commercial and Business Development Manager 2 HONG MA 28, Chinese, Interpreter and Secretary 3 AMANCIO MACIĂ 55, Spanish, Events Producer 3 4 ALI MATTHEWS 39, British, Missions Pastor 8 STEPHEN MCCORMICK 66, American, Retired Grocery Distribution 1 LEE MOUNTER 54, South African, Business Owner 7 TOR PETERS 57, Swedish, Marketing Manager 6 7 8 THOMAS PINK 58, German, Architect 8 GUY PORTER 62, British, Doctor of Medicine 3 RORY RHIND 62, British, Director 4 7 SUSAN ROBINS 60, British, Leadership Coach 5 7 ALAN SALSMAN 61, Canadian, Retired Schlumberger Engineer 2 4 8 GREGORY SCHEY 27, British, Medical Doctor RTW CHRISTIAN SCHULZE 40, German, IT System Administrator 7

ANJA STOFFEL 39, Swiss, Pharmacist 2 8 SARAH STREET 55, British, Strategy and Innovative Executive 2 3 YUPENG SUN 44, Chinese, General Manager 5 MICHAEL SWEET 60, British, Company Director/Carpenter RTW MEIHONG TIAN 29, Chinese, Director of Nursing Dept 7 ROSE TODD 60, British, Conservation Officer RTW SHAN TU 49, Chinese, Professor of Art and Institute Director 4 KEVIN TURNER 51, British, Oil Trader 1 OLAF VOLKMANN 41, German, Pilot 7 ZUZANA VYBIRALOVA 39, Czech, Business Manager 3 6 JOHN WALSH 55, British, Business Consultant RTW BOWEN WANG 25, Chinese, Analyst 8 BERNHARD WEIGELL 27, German, Student RTW THOMAS WINKLER 60, CA/CH, Retired RTW HUAN XU 28, Chinese, Photographer 4 YING XU 29, Chinese, Manager of Overseas Programme 7 YUXING XU 29, Chinese, Engineer 1 YALIN YANG 32, Chinese, English Teacher 1 YIBO ZHANG 36, Chinese 6 HONGMEI ZHAO 28, Chinese, Sales Supervisor 8 ZHAO ZHE 33, Chinese, Intelligent Building Innovator 6 YI ZHENG 21, Chinese, College Student 6

MEET THE

CREW

GREAT Britain will showcase the very best of what the UK has to offer in order to encourage the world to visit, study and do business with the UK

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he UK Government’s most ambitious marketing initiative, the GREAT Britain campaign, which first partnered with the Clipper Race in 2013, stands side-byside with teams and crew from across the world to project everything the UK does best in business, education, and prosperity.

The GREAT Britain campaign will use the Clipper 2017-18 Race to promote and deliver the Government’s increased trade agenda, getting out in to the world and showcasing the UK as the land alive with opportunity.

The Clipper Race embodies exactly what it means to be British, and many of the qualities seen in the Clipper Race crews can be easily transcended to British business; courage, passion, humanity, boldness, adventure, creativity and determination to overcome adversity are all traits at the very heart of British business, invention and enterprise.

The GREAT Britain campaign is HM Government’s flagship marketing and branding platform for the UK both internationally and, increasingly,

Over 100 new business connections made.

More than twelve influencing events were led by Heads of Missions and Ambassadors across the British diplomatic service.

In Cape Town, the Clipper Race and GREAT Britain ran events that engaged with over 60 potential inward investors to the UK. In China, the co-run event with the Clipper Race generated eight media stories across multiple media platforms including the China Daily, with an estimated potential audience of over 24 million.

domestically. The campaign has already secured confirmed economic returns of over £2.7bn, with a further £2.6bn currently in the pipeline. www.greatbritaincampaign.com @GREATBritain

SKIPPER ANDY BURNS

The GREAT Britain yacht, which carries the slogan Welcome to GREAT Britain & Northern Ireland across both sides of its hull, allows the UK to boldly promote itself as a creative, authentic and welcoming nation everywhere it goes, whilst continuing on its journey producing high-quality return on investment for the UK.

“If ‘Plan A’ didn’t work, the alphabet has 25 more letters! STAY COOL and remember teamwork makes the dream work!”

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TEAM SHEET EDMUND ALDWORTH 53, British, Property Management 1 TRISTRAM ALEXANDER 52, British, IT Consultant RTW SARAH BEAN 43, British, Operations and Strategy Manager 5 6 7 8 GRAHAM BELL 51, British, Media 1 HUGH BEVAN 55, British, Accountant 3 SPENCER BIENVENUE 23, American, Student 1 LUISE BIRGELEN 29, German, Consultant 2 4 5 PHILIP BLAKEY 58, British, Business Manager 2 GARETH BLANKS 60, British, Chartered Surveyor 1 2 7 8 ROSS BROWN 25, British, Student 8 JOHN BUCKMAN 61, American, Retired Marketing and Communications Consultant 2 JOHN CHARLES 52, Australian, Retired 2 NICLAS COMSTEDT 41, Swedish, Engineer 4 6 7 8 MAXIMILIAN DAVIES 27, British, Teacher 6 7 8 NICK DAVIES 55, British, General Surgeon 3 4 CATHERINE FOSTER 38, British, Marketing 1 RAY GIBSON 63, Australian, Builder RTW PAUL GOLSON 60, British, Building Contractor 2 3

GREAT BRITAIN PHIL GUNN 46, British, Geophysicist RTW JAYNE HARDING 32, American, Food Scientist 5 6 7 THOMAS HERBST 53, Engineer – VP of Global Supply Chain 2 TESSA HICKS 59, British, Medical Doctor RTW ANTONIA HIESGEN 30, German, Business Development 1 2 3 STEFAN HÜMMEKE 45, German, Oral Surgeon 3 DAVID HUTCHINGS 70, British, Investment Adviser 8 TIM JEFFERY 56, British, Architect 1 3 8 KRISTIAN KEIGHLEY 35, British, Automotive Management 3 JONATHAN LAWRENCE 48, British, IT Consultant 5 6 IAN LEARMONTH 31, Canadian, Project Manager 5 6 7 8 JONATHAN LEYLAND 59, British, Farmer 3 4 RICHARD LEYLAND 47, British, IT Consultant 5 6 7 8 JOHN MACLENNAN 66, American, Sector Lead UK Trade and Investment 7 8 HANNAH MACLEOD 33, British, Consultant 4 IAIN MACLUGASH 29, British, Actuary 3 4 IAN MEDLAND 60, British, Police Staff Investigator 1 2

JON MILNE 50, British, IT Director RTW ANTON MITCHELL 60, British, Sales Manager 4 IAN MUNFORD 46, British, Marketing 1 JOHN OLSEN 54, British, PR Consultant 1 2 PHILIPPA O’SULLIVAN 29, British, Advertising RTW KRISHNA PATEL 26, British, Doctor 1 4 SHEILA PIERCE 66, British, College Lecturer 7 JEROEN RIGOLE 37, Belgian, Director Public Relations 1 KAREN SEMPLE 52, British, Projects Administration 3 JULIE SNOWDEN 48, British, Account Manager 8 SIMON SPEIRS 60, British, Solicitor RTW JOHANNES SPORMANN 42, German, Cardiologist 3 SANDRA SQUIRE 43, British, Politician 8 CLAIRE STAFFORD 41, British, Internal Communications Consultant 4 HARSHWARDHANSINGH THAKUR 61, Indian, Business RTW NICOLA THURLOW 39, British, Teacher 1 4 7 8 JIM TOMS 56, British, Dentist 6 MARK TUCKER 40, British, IT Consultant RTW JOHN WORBY 60, British, Solicitor 6

MEET THE

TEAM

The leading global provider of trading, clearing, exchange prepares for it’s debut appearance in the Clipper 2017-18 Race

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Nasdaq is also committed to high ethical standards and ensures interactions with all its stakeholders, society and the wider environment are managed accordingly and supports diversity and sustainability.

In addition to providing an unrivalled internal hospitality programme, the Nasdaq Clipper Race team entry will provide prominent international brand exposure and become a powerful metaphor for the scale and scope of the Nasdaq Stock Market today.

The global brand exposure will further underline its position, not only as the largest electronic stock market in the US but also as a diverse, innovative and influential international player, with even greater future potential as it strives to be the leading technology,

Ignite your ambition trading, and intelligence provider to capital markets.

Nasdaq’s key activation stopover will be New York, where its Corporate Headquarters are based. www.nasdaq.com @Nasdaq

SKIPPER ROB GRAHAM

asdaq is a leading provider of trading, clearing, exchange technology, listing and public company services across six continents with more than 3,500 colleagues serving businesses and investors from over 50 offices in 26 countries.

“In this race effort will be directly proportional to reward.

Give it everything and enjoy it”

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TEAM SHEET JON ALEXANDER 51, British, Chartered Accountant 5 8 ALISON ALLISTER 60, British, Medical Doctor 2 8 FERNANDO ALONSO FONTES 36, Portuguese, Engineer 1 TED BILLBE 61, American, Attorney 4 SOPHIA BOUBAL 24, British, Partnership Manager 8 THOMAS BOYS 31, New Zealander, Builder 4 MURRAY BOYTE 69, New Zealander, Company Director 3 NURI BUYUKMIRZA 47, Turkish, Finance CFO 3 FRANCOIS CHAPPUIS 63, Swiss, Cardiologist 2 SAMANTHA CLEMENS 51, British, Survey Researcher 1 2 JAMES COLE 52, American, Medical Doctor 2 7 JOHN COLE 61, British, Railway Signal Engineer RTW KATHRYN CORDINER 36, British, Chief Operating Officer 4 GRAHAM COUTTS 63, Australian, Development Consultant 5 6 7 SHAUN CROFT 51, British, Electrician 1 8 GRAHAM CURRAN 51, British, IT Consultant 2 PETER DARK 65, British, Consultancy Company Director 4 DAMIEN EGAN 32, Australian, Linesman RTW JESS ELLIS 36, British, Veterinary Surgeon 6 MICHAEL FERGUSON 28, British, Merchant Navy 6 7

NASDAQ CRAIG FORSYTH 46, British, Bricklayer 6 JACKSON GREEN 20, Australian, Student 3 ANDREW GREENOUGH 52, British, Forester RTW DAVID HARRIES 48, British, Surveyor/Expeditor in Oil Industry RTW LOIC HENUSET 38, French, Data analyst 7 ABBY JOHNSTON 28, British, Rowing Coach 5 6 SIMON JONES 56, British, Engineer 3 RUPERT LABRUM 50, British, Professional Investor 1 2 7 8 HUGUES LASSALLE 45, French, Banker 6 CLARE LAVIN 40, Irish, Accountant 1 2 3 TIM LEWIS 54, British, Lawyer 1 2 KATHI LIND-MOTTRAM 59, American, Retired 1 7 8 MICHAEL LODGE 51, British, Accountant 1 2 ANDREW MAXWELL 49, British, Managing Director/Business Owner 6 PAUL MICHERON 33, French, Business Manager 1 MARK NEILSON 48, British, Company Director 3 JENS OBER-BLOIBAUM 57, German, Entrepreneur 7 8 MICHAEL PETRIE 27, British, Project Co-Ordinator 8 RICHARD PETRIE 58, British, Business Executive 8

PAUL PHAIR 48, British, Video Technician 4 DAVID PHILLIPS 54, British, Surveyor and MD 3 WAEL RAMMO 30, Canadian, Systems Analyst 7 HELEN REID 59, British, Project Manager 5 VINCENT RIKKINK 56, Dutch, R&D Manager 1 KEN SCHATZ 62, American, Retired IT Specialist RTW TOMASZ SKOWRONEK 42, Polish, Director of Data Integration and Analytics 3 PETER SPEIGHT 60, British, Managing Director RTW KATE SWITAJEWSKI 40, Australian, Lawyer 7 JESSICA TALBOT 38, British, Marketing Director 4 PAM TRUMAN 51, British, Mediator 2 8 INEKE VAN DER WEIJDEN 43, Dutch, Programme Director Economic Development RTW MARK WATERS 61, Australian, Retired Teacher 4 ALEXANDRA WEAVER 55, British, Medical Doctor RTW JONATHAN WEDGWOOD 55, British, Anaesthetist 1 2 3 4 6 7 8 RICK WERKHEISER 65, American, Retired Teacher 3 PHILIP WILKINSON 27, British, Sales Manager RTW KAY-UWE WITTE 57, German, Designer 7 8 THOMAS WOOD 46, Australian, Mechanical Trades 4

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“Having used TIMEZERO by MaxSea myself I know how invaluable it is and frankly it is not possible to race effectively these days without it.”

Clipper Race Founder and Chairman Sir Robin Knox-Johnston

The Weather Routing module is a high performance algorithm that combines weather forecasts with boat polars to provide the optimum route to get you to your destination faster. Achieve your goals to take your sailing to the next level. The Clipper Race uses TIMEZERO software to make weather routing choices not just based on the quickest route but also to determine which is the best strategic route given the closest competitor’s position and therefore their mostly likely route.

High Performance

Security

Collaborating with decorated skippers, many a victory has been had in prestigious off-shore races such as the Vendée Globe and the Transat Jacques Vabres. Advanced features to gain more control include:

The latest generation of the Weather Routing Module allows you to be safe.

Set wind speed and wave height limits so that the weather routing calculation of meteorological conditions and your boat polars doesn’t send you into the storm but steers you into the safest and most efficient direction.

• Color coded sail spectrum for each calculated route • Isochrones and weather probability for calculated risk taking

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Each team needs a variety of skills to tackle the gruelling and unique challenges the Clipper Race provides. 360° takes a look at the on-board roles that are vital to victory

THE TEAM WORKS

LEFT Meals are planned by the Victualler TOP On-board engineers maintain the yacht BOTTOM The condition of the sails is critical

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ital on-board jobs in the Clipper Race play to the experience and strengths each crew member brings with them. Here, we look at these roles – and the skills needed to tackle them.

BOSUN

The Bosun leads the Seamanship Team and reports to the Skipper for the maintenance, servicing and repair of all deck equipment. They also assist the Skipper with comprehensive rig checks, while other responsibilities include care of standing and running rigging, winches, halyards, sheets, guys and blocks, and the whipping, splicing and care of ropes.

ENGINEER

The on-board Engineer will lead the Engineering Team, and is responsible to the Skipper for keeping the mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems in full working order. Looking after the main engine, generator, water maker and all servicing and repairs is essential.

VICTUALLER

Tasked with ensuring the team is properly fed and watered for the duration of the race, the Victualler must plan the menu

for each leg, taking into consideration the nutritional and calorific content of meals, purchase food and general supplies, and manage the catering budget. They will be organised and good with numbers.

programme. This may include ensuring rig and safety checks are completed, organising the deep clean of the yacht, being on hand to supervise the crew, and managing maintenance days.

SAILMAKER

TEAM COORDINATOR

The leader of the Sail Repair Team is responsible for the maintenance and repair of the team’s sail wardrobe.

The condition of the yacht’s sails will be critical to racing success.

MEDICAL ASSISTANT

The Skipper is ultimately responsible for medical care, but the Medical Assistant is trained to support with any injuries or illness on board. They also help to ensure that medical kits are correctly maintained.

MOTHER WATCH

A vitally important role shared amongst crew, Mother Watch is responsible for preparing meals and snacks throughout the day. The role includes monitoring food stores, cleaning, and restocking the galley, while remaining prepared to be on deck to help if needed.

STOPOVER MANAGER

The Stopover Manager is responsible for organising the yacht and crew stopover

The Team Coordinator helps the Skipper with yacht administration. This includes compiling yacht paperwork for customs and immigration on arrival, and ensuring the Skipper has completed post and prerace paperwork. The role requires good planning, time management and tact.

SOCIAL SECRETARY

The Social Secretary helps to manage the crew fund, acts as a liaison with the families of the team, may organise social events, team building, manage or curate social media and anything else that will help bring the team together. The cohesion of the whole team is maintained by having a strong link between those sailing and leggers who are yet to join.

MEDIA CREW MEMBER

The Media Crew Member organises the media output from the yacht. This includes blogs, photos and videos for the website and helping organise crew for any media interview requests.

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HOST PORTS The Clipper Round The World Yacht Race takes in some of the planet’s most iconic destinations

The Clipper 2017-18 Race fleet will travel over 40,000 nautical miles and visit some of the world’s finest ports

RACE ROUTE 01

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UNITED KINGDOM // SOUTH AMERICA

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SOUTH AMERICA // SOUTHERN AFRICA

1 Race

1 Race

6,363nM

3,560nM

Around 35 days

Around 17 days

8 oC to 19oC

12oC to 20 oC

20 August - 20-25 September 2017

4 October - 19-22 October 2017

SOUTHERN AFRICA // WESTERN AUSTRALIA

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WESTERN AUSTRALIA // EASTERN AUSTRALIA

1 Race

3 Races

4,754nM

4,693nM

Around 23 days

Around 27 days

12oC to 28 oC

15 oC to 30 oC

31 October - 21-25 November 2017

2 December - 13-15 January 2018

Distance conversion: 1 nautical mile (nM) = 1.15 miles (mi) = 1.85 kilometre (km)

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EASTERN AUSTRALIA // EAST COAST, CHINA

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2 Races

1 Race

5,954 nM

5,528 nM

Around 37 days

Around 27 days

0oC

0 oC to 22oC

to

30 oC

29 January - 13-16 March 2016

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EAST COAST, CHINA // WEST COAST, USA

WEST COAST, USA // EAST COAST, USA

23 March - 14-19 April 2018

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EAST COAST, USA // UNITED KINGDOM

2 Races

2 Races

6,091 nM

3,853 nM

Around 38 days

Around 23 days

18 oC to 32oC

15 oC to 25 oC

29 April - 13-15 June 2018

25 June - 28 July 2018

LIVERPOOL The fleet sets sail from this gateway to UK culture

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iverpool is a city like no other. From world-famous architecture to music legends that revolutionised popular culture, Liverpool is a city that attracts millions of visitors every year and has culture and creativity in its DNA.

Clipper Race returns to Liverpool for the first time in ten years.

With more than its share of vibrant theatres and cutting-edge galleries, bars and pubs that buzz with life and entertainment, an unrivalled music scene and a sporting reputation to rival any city in the world, Liverpool continues to be a gateway for UK culture.

The Clipper Race Village will be open during the race build-up, allowing visitors to learn more about the biggest round the world yacht race and enjoy festivities to send off the intrepid Clipper Race crew in style.

The jewel in the crown of Liverpool’s world famous UNESCO waterfront, the award-winning Albert Dock will play host to the fleet as the

Dating back some 175 years, its lofty colonnades and statuesque columns make up the largest group of Grade I-listed buildings in the country.

Celebrations will resume in summer 2018, when Liverpool welcomes the Clipper Race fleet back after completing the 40,000nM circumnavigation.

AVERAGE FOR: AUGUST LIVERPOOL

LEG

1

UK

DEPART: 20 AUGUST

UTC +1hr

HIGH 19ºc LOW 12ºc

Plug Type G GBP pound

230v 50Hz

www.visitliverpool.com

TOP The city has culture and creativity at its heart BOTTOM Liverpool is the home of the Beatles

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THINGS TO DO

Visit The Beatles Story to learn all about the origins and legacy of the Fab Four.

Enjoy live music on offer day and night at the Cavern Club.

Broaden your horizons by exploring Liverpool’s World Museum.

The Clipper

Race returns to Liverpool for the first time in ten years

PUNTA DEL ESTE This sparkling resort bustles with glitz and glamour

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ubbed the ‘St Tropez of South America’, Punta del Este is one of South America’s most fashionable resorts, enjoying a prime location on the Atlantic Ocean at the mouth of the River Plate.

During the peak tourist season, Punta del Este is bustling with glitz and glamour, while the quieter season offers the perfect opportunity to take in the area’s stunning natural beauty. The beautiful beaches are ideal for water sports enthusiasts and are

also home to the iconic La Mano, a large-scale sculpture of a hand rising from the sand.

Explorers should take a boat to nearby Isla de Lobos, which forms part of the Coastal Islands National Park, to see one of the largest sea lion colonies and the third-tallest lighthouse in the world.

When it comes to local cuisine, Punta del Este does not disappoint. Uruguayan meat cooked over a grill is famed for its

AVERAGE FOR: SEPTEMBER PUNTA DEL ESTE

LEG

ETA: 20-25 SEP

UTC -3hrs

2

URUGUAY DEPART: 04 OCT

HIGH 19ºc LOW 8ºc

Plug Type C UYU peso

220v/ 240v

www.welcomeuruguay.com

3THINGS TO DO

Take a boat trip to Isla de Lobos.

Visit the Paseo de los Artesanos (Crafts and Artists Market).

Check out the La Mano sculpture on Brava Beach.

The famous La Mano sculpture

The Yacht Club Punta del Este

exquisite flavour and foodies should try a ‘Chivito’ steak sandwich, or some of the fantastic fresh fish and shrimp.

Visitors can sample classic South American cocktails like a caipiroska, caipiriña or piña colada at one of the bars opposite the port – best served chilled with a Punta sunset.

The Clipper Race fleet will be hosted by the Yacht Club Punta del Este (YCPE), which sits proudly on the peninsular, during its South American stopover.

Sample classic cocktails at one of the bars – best served with a Punta sunset

CAPE TOWN Natural beauty dominates South Africa’s Mother City

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nown as the Mother City amongst Capetonians, Cape Town’s position underneath Table Mountain, bordered by sea on both sides, is unrivalled. With a National Park running through the centre and many beaches, mountains and forests nearby, the city is a juxtaposition of hip urban cool and natural beauty.

Drive the coastal roads down to Cape Point, climb or hike at Table Mountain or Lion’s Head and explore Company’s Gardens and the Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens. Whale watching trips run along the False Bay coastline from August to November, while shark cage diving around Seal Island is available all year from nearby Gansbaai.

Ethnic cuisine and seafood are amongst the culinary specialities. Locals will tell you how to make a potjie (stew), what constitutes a braai (barbecue) or what

Cape Malay riches await you in the cobblestone streets of the brightly-coloured Bo-Kaap district.

The fleet will be berthed at the V&A Waterfront, a 123-hectare mixed-use destination, and one of Africa’s most visited cultural and historical hubs, close to the city centre. The oldest natural working harbour in the Southern Hemisphere, it plays host to everything from historic attractions to restaurants, shops, and bustling markets.

The Watershed brings the best of craft and design from Africa under one roof and Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa opens at the V&A Waterfront this year, bringing together the world’s largest collection of art from Africa and its diaspora.

Why not try a waterfront canal cruise to experience the V&A Waterfront from a different angle, or take a self-guided tour around the 363-year-old harbour.

AVERAGE FOR: OCTOBER LEG

CAPE TOWN ETA: 19-22 OCT

3

UTC +2hrs

SOUTH AFRICA DEPART: 31 OCT

HIGH 23ºc LOW 11ºc

ZAR rand

Plug Type M 220/ 240v

www.waterfront.co.za

The fleet will berth at the V&A Waterfront

3THINGS TO DO

Take a walk up Table Mountain – officially one of the New7Wonders of Nature – and its neighbour, Lion’s Head.

Visit the V&A Waterfront at the foot of Table Mountain to explore the many galleries, boutiques and restaurants.

Journey to Boulders Beach in Simon’s Town. Here, you will find a colony of penguins that first settled there in 1982.

Cape Town has an amazing variety of wildlife

Cape Malay riches await in the streets of the Bo-Kaap district

FREMANTLE This historic city’s rich past is waiting to be explored

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ocated at the mouth of the Swan River and bound by stunning beaches and limestone cliffs, Fremantle is a major port for Western Australia in both world-class competition and commercial activity.

The first Europeans arrived in 1829, while the heritage of the Whadjuk Noongar Aboriginal people goes back tens of thousands of years.

The city’s rich past means that Fremantle is brimming with museums, historic buildings and other cultural activities.

Largely thanks to the hot, dry climate, which is tempered by the afternoon sea breeze known affectionately to locals as the ‘Fremantle

Doctor’, much of life in Fremantle takes place outdoors. Fremantle is home to al fresco dining – there are plenty of places to find coffee, food and a cold beer all over the city, including Australia’s only licensed beach area at Bathers Beach House.

Australian rules football is the religion of Western Australia; you can spot a true local by their devotion to the Fremantle Football Club.

The Clipper Race fleet will be berthed at Fremantle Sailing Club, which overlooks the warm and pristine waters of the Indian Ocean.

Access to the city centre is just a short walk away, or catch the free CAT bus that runs past the club.

AVERAGE FOR: NOVEMBER FREMANTLE

LEG

ETA: 21-25 NOV

4

AUSTRALIA DEPART: 2 DEC

UTC +8hrs

AUS dollar

HIGH 22ºc LOW 13ºc

Plug Type I 230v 50Hz

www.fremantlestory.com.au

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THINGS TO DO

Rottnest Island is home to Quokkas

The locals love dining al fresco

Visit the Fremantle Prison heritage site. It’s Western Australia’s only World Heritage-listed building.

Rottnest Island has stunning beaches and is home to Fremantle’s most famous resident – the Quokka.

Sample local brews at Little Creatures, an iconic Fremantle boutique brewery located on a former crocodile farm.

There are plenty of places to find coffee, food and a cold beer all over the city

SYDNEY

Cultural diversity is at the heart of this iconic Australian city

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ife in Sydney revolves around the water, and as the year comes to an end and the mercury begins to rise, the city goes boat mad. The Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race (RSHYR) captures the hearts and minds of locals, who line the waterfront to glimpse the fleet.

Sydneysiders love their sport in all forms, especially rugby league, cricket and Australian rules football. But for those who would rather participate than spectate the options are endless, with activities such as stand up

paddle boarding, bushwalking and mountain bike riding all readily available.

Bondi Beach is where the people of Sydney come to play. While there, try your hand at surfing or take in the view from one of the many bars and restaurants. Or take a ferry and visit Bondi’s northern cousin, Manly – a prime place to enjoy some fish and chips on the golden sand.

More than a third of Sydney’s population, some 5 million people, were born overseas,

AVERAGE FOR: DECEMBER SYDNEY ETA: 14-17 DEC

AUSTRALIA

LEG

4

DEPART: 26 DEC

HIGH 26ºc LOW 18ºc

UTC +10hrs

Plug Type I

AUD dollar

230v 50Hz

www.sydney.com

3THINGS TO DO

Try your hand at surfing on Sydney’s Bondi Beach.

Climb the famous Sydney Harbour Bridge.

Get up close and personal with a koala or kangaroo at the harbourside Taronga Zoo.

and the cultural diversity the city is built on can be seen most clearly in the food. A tour of Sydney’s suburbs will give you a taste of the world, and when it comes to the perfect location for a night-cap, Opera Bar, in the shadows of the iconic Opera House sails, can’t be missed.

Ride the waves at Bondi Beach

The Clipper Race fleet will once again be hosted by the Cruising Yacht Club of Australia, in Rushcutters Bay.

Opera Bar, in the shadows of the iconic Opera House sails, can’t be missed

Take in the beauty of the Opera House

AVERAGE FOR: DECEMBER

HOBART Join in a celebration of Tasmania’s finest flavours in this stunning state capital

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obart, the southernmost Australian state capital, sits on the River Derwent and is framed by the rugged wilderness of Mount Wellington.

To coincide with the Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race (RSHYR), the city puts on the week-long Taste of Tasmania, a festival showcasing the finest fresh local produce, as well as award-winning wine, cider and whisky.

Hobart is also known for its many waterfront pubs and bars, with Customs House a crew favourite for seeing in the New Year.

As well as catering for the gourmand, Hobart also has plenty to offer for art enthusiasts,

such as the acclaimed Museum of Old and New Art. Mount Wellington, a ten-minute drive from Hobart’s CBD, is an adventurer’s playground. Here, you can choose to go for a bushwalk, mountain bike ride, or climb to the 1,300m sub-alpine rocky summit, giving you incredible views of Hobart and the Derwent Valley.

The pristine, scenic coastline that borders Hobart on both sides is best seen from the water.

Take a kayak tour to explore the sea caves and spectacular rock formations, all the while keeping an eye out for seals, dolphins and whales.

The Clipper Race Fleet will be berthed at King’s Pier Marina.

HOBART

LEG

ETA: 30-31 DEC ’17

4

AUSTRALIA DEPART: 5 JAN ’18

UTC +10hrs AUD dollar

HIGH 21ºc LOW 10ºc

Plug Type I 230v 50Hz

www.discovertasmania.com.au

The pristine coastline that borders Hobart is best seen from the water

3THINGS TO DO

Watch the RSHYR arrivals into Constitution Dock.

Learn about Hobart’s convict past by visiting the nearby Port Arthur museum.

Sample Hobart’s famous scallop pie.

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WHITSUNDAYS L Enjoy unspoilt beaches, great food and super sailing ocated in the heart of World Heritage Site the Great Barrier Reef is the Whitsundays, a collection of 74 island paradises. The majority of the islands are uninhabited, home only to unspoilt parks and unique Australian wildlife.

The region’s most recognised fauna is the coral of the 344,000 sq. km-Great Barrier Reef, which can be explored from either the air or by snorkelling.

The clear protected waters of the Whitsundays provide some of the southern hemisphere’s best sailing, they’re also the easiest way to reach the silica sands of Whitehaven – one of the world’s most beautiful beaches.

On the mainland, vibrant Airlie Beach is the perfect base from which to explore the Whitsunday Coast, which stretches to Bowen in the north, west through the Proserpine sugarcane fields, to the rolling hills of the Hinterland. The varied activities available include crocodile safaris and barramundi fishing.

Indulging in delectable food and wine is a big part of the Whitsundays experience, with local seafood and fresh, regional produce featuring on most menus.

The Clipper Race fleet will be berthed at the ‘Gateway to the Whitsundays’, Abell Point Marina, the first global Five Gold Anchor accredited marina in the world.

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Explore Whitehaven Beach – 7km of the purest white silica sand.

Dive into the unique Great Barrier Reef.

Experience the local fauna and flora on the Conway Circuit rainforest Segway tour.

The area is made up of 74 islands

Airlie Beach is the perfect base

The majority of the islands are home only to unspoilt parks and wildlife

SANYA

With pretty beaches and a balmy climate, this culturally diverse city enjoys a well-deserved reputation as the ‘Hawaii of China’

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aying on the southern tip of Hainan Island, Sanya, the only Chinese destination to be chosen as one of the New York Times ‘52 Places to Go in 2017’, will be the first of two Chinese Host Ports on the Clipper 2017-18 Race route.

Boasting picture perfect white sandy beaches lined with coconut palms, pristine waters, a balmy climate and 300 days of sunshine

per year, China’s idyllic holiday destination more than lives up to its reputation as the ‘Hawaii of China’.

This culturally diverse city offers a warm welcome to visitors and offers something for everyone.

Watersports enthusiasts flock to sail and surf, while adventurers can explore lush rainforests, and foodies can sample the local four signature dishes including Wenchang Chicken, Dongshan Lamb, Jiaji Duck and Hele Crab.

Sanya’s rich heritage will impress visitors wanting to immerse themselves in local history, while more modern landmarks include Phoenix Island, dubbed the ‘Oriental Dubai’, and Nanshan Cultural Tourism Zone and Dongtian Park.

During the Sanya stopover, the Clipper Race fleet will berth in Sanya’s Serenity Marina, a hub of marine activity with world-class facilities and direct access to the South China Sea.

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The city lies on the South China Sea

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Take a deep breath at the Yalong Bay Tropical Paradise Forest Park to feel the refreshment.

Watch the night performance at Sanya Romance Park to learn about the city’s colourful history.

Visit Binglanggu Valley to experience the area’s mix of cultures.

Phoenix Island comes to life at night with a spectacular light show

QINGDAO Beautiful landscapes await in China’s Sailing City

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ingdao, China’s Sailing City, faces the Yellow Sea on the Shandong Peninsula in Jiaozhou Bay. The unique and historic marine city is bordered by mountains and the sea, and attracts over 15 million visitors each year.

The city is an intriguing mix of the ancient and modern. The 15th-century Tianhou Temple sits alongside tourist attractions such as the Qingdao Municipal Museum, Qingdao Olympic Sailing Center and the Badaguan Scenic Area.

Qingdao was one of the first National Scenic Resorts created by the State Council in 1982. Visitors will love its beautiful landscapes comprising red rooftops, green trees, blue sky and the sapphire sea.

The shopping and commercial areas include Zhongshan Road, Taidong District and Xianggangzhong Road, while traditional wares can be found at the Qingdao Culture Market on Changle Road.

For nightlife in Qingdao there are numerous

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The marine city is an intriguing mix of the ancient and the modern

Visit the old downtown to experience its diversified culture.

Drink Qingdao beer and sample local barbecue and seafood.

Visit the Mountain Laoshan Resort, one of the original places for China’s Taoism.

Qingdao was one of China’s first National Scenic Resorts

bars, restaurants, tea houses, clubs and karaoke bars. Try crew favourites Lennon Bar and New York Bar, while Bat Bar and Night Wave are other great options.

The Clipper Race fleet will be berthed at the Qingdao Olympic Sailing Center, the venue for the 2008 Beijing Olympic and Paralympic Games sailing events.

SEATTLE

A place to enjoy National Parks and famous landmarks

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escribed by Lonely Planet as a city that “pushes the envelope, embraces new trends and plots a path toward the future”, Seattle is a friendly city that welcomes and celebrates differences.

Nestled on the shores of Puget Sound, surrounded by the Olympic Mountains to the west and the Cascade Mountains and Mount Rainier to the east, Seattle’s landscape is majestic to say the least.

Explore the nature of the National Parks along the stunning hiking trails, or why not

hire a kayak or take in an alternative view of the city on a floatplane?

A first-time visitor should check out the city’s famous landmarks such as the Seattle Center – home to historic attractions such as the iconic Space Needle; a legacy of the 1962 World’s Fair, Chihuly Garden and Glass, and MoPOP (the Museum of Pop Culture).

For foodies, Seattle’s cuisine options are endless. From inexpensive street eats to white tablecloth restaurants, there is literally a meal for any craving.

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Visit Kerry Park – for that picture-perfect view of the city’s iconic skyline.

Pike Place Market is a real culinary adventure.

Seattle Waterfront offers excursions, seafood and more.

Take a walk through Pike Place Market to sample the freshest local fruits and vegetables and shop for handmade artistic wares, or book one of the popular food tours for a culinary journey!

Finally, a trip would not be complete without strolling down the historic Waterfront, where the Clipper Race fleet will be berthed at the Port of Seattle’s Bell Harbor Marina. While there, don’t forget to check out the piers and stop by the Seattle Aquarium.

Nestled on the shores of Puget Sound, Seattle’s landscape is majestic

ABOVE Get a taste for local life at Pike Place Market BELOW Seattle Center is home to MoPop and the iconic Space Needle

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EXPLORE ALL THE MANY WAYS TO IMMERSE YOURSELF IN SEATTLE.

PANAMA CANAL T The waterway is vital to international trade he Clipper Race fleet will transit the 48 milelong canal, which plays a vital role in world trade and transport.

Named one of the Seven Wonders of the Modern World, the Panama Canal is one of the busiest waterways in the world, linking the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans.

The canal allows ships of all sizes to avoid the lengthy, hazardous Cape Horn route around the southernmost tip of South America, saving about 8,000 miles in total.

Work to build the canal was started in 1881 by the French, but due to engineering problems and the high mortality rate, work

was stopped. The United States quickly took over the project and a decade later, in 1914, the canal was complete, following 23 years of work.

The feat of engineering is considered one of the largest and most successful projects ever undertaken in the world.

At just under 76,000 sq. km and with a population of 3.3 million people, Panama is a major shipping thoroughfare, regional economic power and a vital centre for international trade.

The Clipper Race Fleet will arrive at Flamenco Marina, transit the canal and depart from Shelter Bay Marina, located on the Caribbean side.

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It is one of the largest and most successful projects in the world

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Cross the Bridge of the Americas, connecting North and South America.

See the colourful Biomuseo (Museum of Biodiversity).

Visit the ruins of Panama Viejo.

NEW YORK Visitors can enjoy a taste of the high life in The Big Apple

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xperimental, edgy, fast-paced and urban, this iconic city has it all.

Known as the City That Never Sleeps, New York is the perfect place for pleasure seekers.

From the traditionally Jewish Lower East Side to Lower Manhattan’s Chinatown, the Upper East Side and the Bohemian areas of SoHo and TriBeCa, there is much to explore. Each of New York’s rapidly changing neighbourhoods has its own distinct character.

The world’s largest selection of bars, restaurants,

galleries, museums and shops are found here – and they’re sure to be global trendsetters.

The Met, the MoMA and the Guggenheim are New York’s most famous museums, but in Chelsea and the Lower East Side you will find some of the newest artists exhibiting after their famous Thursday-night opening parties.

New York is all about living the high life – with yoga, outdoor cinema screenings, street food festivals and city glamping all taking place on rooftops.

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Visit the Empire State Building.

See the sights in tourist hotspot Times Square.

Relax with a stroll around Central Park.

Skyscrapers and buildings such as the Empire State and Rockefeller Center are open until late into the evening for panoramic vistas.

One of the city’s most popular attractions is the High Line – a rail track turned urban park, 30ft above street level. Running from the Meatpacking District to the northern edge of Chelsea, the 1.45 mile-long walkway and gardens gives visitors the chance to escape the hustle and bustle below.

Rooftop bars offer magnificent views

The world’s largest selection of bars, restaurants and galleries can be found here

Visit the Guggenheim for a different perspective

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LONDONDERRY Enjoy the lively atmosphere and a warm welcome

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hub of culture, optimism and creativity, Derry~Londonderry City and Strabane District is famed for the kindness and generous spirit of its people.

Visitors to the enchanting city will be instantly greeted by its impressive, 17-century walls. Rich in history, Derry~Londonderry is the only completely walled city in Ireland.

But it’s not only the walls that have a story to tell; visit the Siege Museum, take a tour of the Bogside murals and explore the Museum of Free Derry for an insight into the city’s varied history.

A stroll across the majestic Peace Bridge, which curves across the River Foyle and leads to the regenerated Ebrington Square, will provide visitors with a completely different perspective of Derry~Londonderry.

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Walk the city walls.

Soak up the local history and heritage in the region’s museums.

Sample fresh seafood from Destination Delicious 2017.

The city’s buzzing café culture is as charming as its people, but for those who fancy something a little stronger, Guinness and whiskey can be found in the city’s many lively pubs, along with live music and plenty of craic.

No visit to Derry~Londonderry would be complete without getting out to explore the area’s unique and dramatic landscape. The region has many outdoor activities to enjoy, such as hiking in the heather-clad Sperrin Mountains – one of Ireland’s largest mountain ranges – to adventure sports, cycling, and fishing on the Foyle, which, teeming with salmon and trout, is one of the richest rivers in Europe for anglers.

The award-winning Foyle Maritime Festival is not to be missed. Held along the city’s iconic river, the festival provides an exciting programme of diverse events in celebration of the Clipper Race crew and their adventurous spirit.

Take in the sights of the Foyle Maritime Festival

The region has many activities to enjoy, such as hiking, cycling and fishing

Making race logistics plain sailing The task of running the logistics for a round-the-world yacht race with 12 yachts and 712 crew is no straightforward one.

Entire race villages need to be moved from continent to continent, parts need to be flown to remote locations at a moment’s notice and if vital equipment doesn’t reach its destination in time it could mean the difference between victory and defeat for those taking part.

That’s why the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race relies on PSP, the proven expert in worldwide race and event logistics, as Official Logistics Partner year after year.

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It’s a race without equal, where all the boats and budgets are identical – no one has a head start. But how is the Clipper Race scored and what are the rules?

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he Clipper Race series is divided into individual races, using the high point scoring system. The winner of each individual race stage is awarded twelve points, the second eleven points and so on, down to one point for twelfth place. The yacht with the highest cumulative points at the end of the race wins the Clipper Race trophy.

Teams can also gain bonus points within races, either via strategicallyplaced Scoring Gates or by winning Elliot Brown Ocean Sprints.

A Scoring Gate is positioned between two virtual waypoints, offering the first three teams crossing it the chance to win three, two and one bonus point respectively.

The Elliot Brown Ocean Sprint section is a time trial between two lines of either longitude if travelling east to west, or latitude if travelling north to

south, which offers the quickest yacht an extra two bonus points.

and ensures that the yachts comply with the rules.

New for the 2017-18 edition, double race points are awarded when the team plays its ‘Joker’ card.

The team must declare its intention before the individual race starts and may play this card only once during the circumnavigation.

The Clipper Race Committee is chaired

by Sir Robin Knox-Johnston and includes Race Director Mark Light, Race Manager Sarah Hoare, former Race Director and former Clipper Race Skipper Joff Bailey, former Skipper and Assistant Race Director Simon Rowell and Janet Grosvenor, former Racing Manager of the RORC.

Yachts can activate ‘Stealth Mode’ for a 24-hour period in each race, or for 48 hours in longer races. During this time, the yacht’s position will not be visible to the public or other boats, allowing each team to hide its tactics.

Overall Line Honours are awarded to the first team across the finish line – not necessarily the winner until any time penalties or redress for other yachts has been taken into account.

Points can be lost by infringing the Racing Rules, Sailing Instructions or by damaging boat equipment or sails.

The Race Committee sets the course

The race rules are governed

by World Sailing (formerly known as ISAF) Racing Rules of Sailing.

Skippers can get weather information from any source up to seven days prior to the start of the race, providing it is available free of charge to the public.

Any meteorological training or research must be funded by the Skipper. After the seven days prior to Race Start, Skippers are provided with weather reports from the Race Committee for the duration of the race.

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NEW LIMITS

As he prepares to tackle the Atlantic Trade Winds Leg of the Clipper 2017-18 Race on board GREAT Britain, Olympian Graham Bell explains why he vowed to keep challenging himself after retiring as a downhill skier

Graham says that challenging himself keeps him motivated

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS Eight-time Ski Champion of Britain.

Twelfth in a World Cup race on the infamous Hahnenkamm in Kitzbuhel.

Represented Great Britain in five Winter Olympic Games.

BBC Ski Sunday host.

Performance Director of Channel 4’s The Jump.

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escribed as one of the finest downhill skiers the UK has ever produced, five-time Olympian turned adventurer and television personality Graham Bell couldn’t resist the challenge of the Clipper Race.

“I made a decision when I retired from ski racing that I would find other ways of constantly challenging myself,” he says.

“Pushing my limits and learning new skills is the way I keep motivated – not just physically, but I find it helps me be more productive in all walks of life.”

It will be this spirit Graham will bring to opening leg of the Clipper 2017-18 Race, from Liverpool to Punta del Este, Uruguay, on board GREAT Britain.

“It has been a very long time since I represented my country, and feel proud to have the opportunity again,” he adds.

“The opening leg should be an amazing

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experience; sailing across the equator is going to be a lifetime first for me.

“I’m looking forward to sailing out of Liverpool. My parents grew up just across the Mersey in Wallasey, and all my grandparents spent their lives there.

My great-great-grandfather also used to captain a tea clipper out of Liverpool.”

“Physically, the toughest event I have taken part in is the Marathon des Sables: 250km of running across the Sahara, but one of the most memorable was competing in the Arctic Man snowmobile and ski challenge. It’s a race in Alaska that combines downhill skiing with skijoring behind snowmobiles.”

Despite excelling in a sport for individuals, Graham is embracing the chance to be part of a team.

He says: “I’m looking forward to working as a team and love the fact that there are many different areas of expertise needed on the boat, that everyone should be able to find their place and help others.”

GOOD SPORTS Professional British athletes who have taken part in the Clipper Race on board GREAT Britain: Ollie Phillips – England Rugby Sevens Captain.

Dan Hardy – UFC fighter.

Bill Lucus – Olympic rower.

Abi Oyepitan – Olympic 100/200m runner.

Charlotte Evans – Paralympic downhill ski guide.

Nathan Robertson – Olympic badminton player.

Hannah Macleod – Olympic hockey player.

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WHERE SAFETY COMES FIRST In an exclusive interview, Mark Jardine, Managing Editor of YachtsandYachting.com, talks to Clipper Race Director Mark Light about the techniques, technology and training put in place to minimise the risks faced by all race crew

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he Clipper Round the World Yacht Race has trained more than 5,000 participants over ten biennial editions. It has always placed safety as its number-one priority, setting a highly regarded benchmark in the sector, identifying and managing risks.

The Clipper Race continually reviews and develops its standards and procedures at or beyond those required by the UK’s Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA).

It has also introduced many safety and training initiatives in areas where there are no statutory requirements.

Managing Editor of Sail-World.com and YachtsandYachting.com Mark Jardine

speaks to Clipper Race Director Mark Light about how the race continues to pioneer new techniques and technologies in its quest to make offshore sailing a safer sport.

Having been on-board Clipper Race yachts during Man Overboard (MOB) drills, which were monitored by the MCA and Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB), Jardine has seen first-hand how thorough and professional a job the Clipper Race organisers and Skippers do.

MJ: When does the training start for the Clipper Race crew?

ML: Training starts a long time before they set sail on the race. Some will start

their training a year or more before they set off. The training is very important, and is at a very high level. Much experience has gone into the programme.

Every crew member, regardless of their previous experience, will do the same training – a minimum of four weeks across four courses.

Whether you’ve signed up to the Clipper Race as a complete novice or whether you’ve owned a boat for 25 years, you do exactly the same training, so that we know everyone knows the details.

Often, it’s people who’ve sailed for a few years on small boats who are the hardest to train, as they have small boat habits,

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such as holding on to lines with one hand and only putting two turns on a winch.

MJ: How has the training evolved during your time at the Clipper Race?

ML: It’s always evolving. I came from an instructing background with my previous employment in the sailing industry, and I knew when I first joined that the Clipper Race training was a step above anything I’d done beforehand. We are looking at the evolutions aboard the boats, the abilities of the crew, the safety equipment available, and constantly developing and tweaking our routines.

We’re very fortunate with the Clipper Race that we have a great platform to learn,

study, see how people operate and see how things work. We can then refine our procedures every single time we do it.

MJ: What innovations are you currently working on with regards to safety?

ML: We’re always looking at different routines on board the boat; how to handle lines, where to stand, where to clip on, where we need jackstays on the boat and the best possible positions for things, but that happens continuously through racing and training.

Innovations-wise, for the last couple of races we’ve carried out our Man Overboard (MOB) drills with a life-sized mannequin – an MOB dummy.

Training techniques are constantly evolving

The first problem is to get back to the person in the water, and the next problem is to how to get them onto the deck of an ocean racing yacht that has a pretty high freeboard. That’s been really successful, and highlights just how difficult it can be in a MOB situation.

One of the other main innovations that we are looking at and have been for some time – we’re implementing on this next race – are personal AIS beacons. We have them ready to go on the danbuoy, which is one of the first actions in a MOB sequence, to ensure the danbuoy gets thrown in and the AIS beacon gets activated.

Personal AIS beacons are great bits of kit and massively important, so we are now equipping all our boats with a personal AIS beacon for every crew member, attached to their lifejacket. We are working on a reliable automatic activation solution, but we also have the secondary AIS on the danbuoy. It’s a really important innovation for the Clipper Race.

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CLIPPER 70 Designed by renowned naval architect Tony Castro, the Clipper 70 yachts are perfectly adapted to the race’s gruelling challenge

The Clipper 70 rig is 29m tall.

The weight of an empty Clipper 70 is 31,700kg.

The hull hosts twin rudders.

The deck boasts eleven Harken winches, twin grinders and a twin helm.

Navigation equipment includes a chart-plotter, Dell Latitude 14 Rugged Extreme Navigation PC, Garmin RADAR, Garmin 7 Navigation Instrument Displays, Garmin AIS transponder and Echomax Active XS RADAR reflector.

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Each yacht hosts a minimum of five communication systems on board: a VHF radio, Fleet Broadband, HF radio, Iridium satellite phone and Inmarsat C. When offshore, the Clipper 70s have two ways of providing 240v power – the generator and the inverter. The generator can support large electrical loads, while the inverter should only be used for small 240v requirements.

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Fresh water is stored in two 290L tanks, roughly 30L per crew member. In addition, the Clipper 70 is fitted with a water-maker.

Tie every warp, line, sheet and halyard together from the Clipper 70 fleet and the Marlow ropes will stretch for an incredible 17.2km.

To rig one yacht, excluding spares, takes 1,439 metres of Marlow rope, weighing almost 200kg. The Clipper Race choose modern fibres which are around 30% lighter than traditional ropes.

When racing, the speed of the Clipper 70 can be more than 30 knots.

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To charge gadgets, each boat has multiple 12v DC outlets. These are far more efficient than using the inverter or generator for small power demands.

The Clipper 70 has five diesel tanks, two with a capacity of 240L, two of 370L and the day tank of 100L, giving a total capacity of 1,320L.

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VITAL STATISTICS Length 23m Beam 5.65m Draft 3m Mainsail area 123.19m sq Headsail area 168.43m sq Asymmetric spinnaker area 330.34m sq Mast height from waterline 29m Displacement

31,700kg Bulb keel 12,000kg Bowsprit 1.82m

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READY TO RACE In the months leading up to each Race Start, the fleet goes through a rigorous refit. The refit sees two Clipper 70s lifted at a time for a period of six weeks of maintenance ashore.

Once complete, it sees the conclusion of a nine-month programme of work to

prepare the twelve-strong fleet for the next edition of the race.

During the process, new parts are fitted and slight reorganisations made in order to make life easier for the crew members, and for maintenance purposes.

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1S atellite communication system 2 Pushpit 3 Liferafts 4 Split backstay 5 Running backstay

6 Twin rudder 7 Bulb keel 8 Twin helm 9 Traveller 10 Main sheet 11 Main sheet winch 12 Twin pedestal grinders 13 Boom

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COURAGE IS CONTAGIOUS Each year, people from all walks of life, all around the globe, contact the Clipper Race with the ambition to become race crew.

Since the first edition in 1996, more than 5,000 people have disrupted their everyday routines and put their jobs on hold to take on the Race of Their Lives. 360° talks to some of them WHAT INSPIRED YOU TO TAKE PART? VANESSA JUBENOT,

RELATIONS MANAGER, FRANCE Circumnavigator on LMAX Exchange “The Clipper Race posters on the London Underground really inspired me. ‘Achieve Something Remarkable’ gave me goosebumps. I went on to watch the #MyStory videos over and over again. I was fascinated by how regular people just like me, from all walks of life, were brought together on this race.”

ALEX LALINE, STUDENT, SPAIN

Circumnavigator on ClipperTelemed+ “I was about 14 years of age when I read about the Clipper Race in a newspaper. Ever since I was a teenager I worked and saved for this – the Clipper Race was like my university.”

JUNIOR HOORELBEKE,

BUSINESS EXECUTIVE, BELGIUM Circumnavigator on LMAX Exchange “I was introduced to someone who had done the race, and the next day I signed up. I didn’t have any significant sailing experience before this, but I had it in my mind to sail around the world.”

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INITIALLY, WHAT IMPRESSIONS DID YOU HAVE? ALEX LALINE “I will never forget Race Start. You say goodbye to your family and see thousands and thousands of people saying goodbye. That’s an image I shall remember forever.”

ANA DOWNER-DUPREY,

BARTENDER, BRITAIN/TRINIDAD Completed seven legs on Visit Seattle “At first, everyone is new together. I started off a little unsure. Our Skipper was totally cool about answering my questions, again and again. After a while, I realised that I didn’t have to think about how to sail – I was just doing it.”

JASON CHAN,

MANAGEMENT CONSULTANT, CANADA The Atlantic Trade Winds and The Mighty Pacific Legs on ClipperTelemed+ “Having completed the four weeks of training I wanted to learn even more, so I started reading about technical aspects of sailing. I also learned the importance of teamwork – this is a team sport.”

WHAT TYPE OF EXPERIENCE DID YOU HAVE? MEMNIA THEODOROU,

DENTIST, CYPRUS The Atlantic Trade Winds, South Atlantic and Southern Ocean Legs on GREAT Britain “I remember the extremes of temperatures. On one hand, there was the freezing cold in the Southern Ocean – we had to wear ski goggles to be able to see where we were

STEVE O’CONNOR,

FIREFIGHTER, UK Circumnavigator on LMAX Exchange “I’m very proud. I set myself a very high goal. There is no point in doing anything half-heartedly. Some of the extremes tested me, but I’m pleased that after eleven months of ocean racing, nothing that’s been thrown at me was too much.”

going. And on the other extreme, the difficulties of sailing under scorching heat while crossing the equator.

“The difficulties we faced were a small price to pay. The magical sunsets made it all worth it, and riding those incredibly tall and long waves was far from scary – it was it was real adventure!”

KIKI BAKKER

“The thing I was most nervous about turned out to be the thing I enjoyed the most – being with all these people you’d never otherwise have met.”

DID THE RACE LIVE UP TO YOUR EXPECTATIONS? JUNIOR HOORELBEKE “I was surprised how BIG this really is. Surfing down a wave in a 30-ton boat is the craziest feeling you’ve had. It’s something only a handful of people will ever do.”

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WHAT DID FRIENDS AND FAMILY THINK? STEVE O’CONNOR “My son and daughter have given me 100% support and have been totally behind me. My grandson followed the race, as well as his school. It was a great reunion at Race Finish.”

VANESSA JUBENOT

“My friends followed me with bewilderment really. This is a global challenge – something like climbing Mount Everest.

To see how far you can push yourself, outside the norm, is a huge achievement.”

JUNIOR HOORELBEKE “My nephews are nine and six. I hope I can be their inspiration. I kept in touch with family and friends when we reached each port, but when I saw my mum after eleven months there were tears – on both sides!”

ASSISTANCE, SINGAPORE Circumnavigator on Unicef “I’d never sailed before, but dreamed of experiencing the extreme expanses of the world’s oceans. Racing gave it an edge like no other experience – pushing ourselves to be the best we can be.”

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STUDENT, THE NETHERLANDS The Mighty Pacific and the USA Coastto-Coast Legs on GREAT Britain “The most exciting thing about the Pacific Ocean is its size. You never know how big it is until you’re there. You’ve experienced a part of the world you can’t anywhere else.”

Discover more about the journey of race crew online Visit clipperroundtheworld.com/ crew/crew-stories Watch #MyStory

WHAT WAS YOUR FAVOURITE MOMENT? ANA DOWNER-DUPREY “The moments I’ve really loved have been the warm nights sailing round the Caribbean and starry nights; there is something magical about that. You feel endless and anything can happen.

We’ve seen so many beautiful things from jellyfish and sharks to dolphins.”

TZEN CHIA “Seeing whales, stingrays and different types of dolphins. Being on

the bowsprit with dolphins at your feet, tickling your toes while you’re trying to get a tack line on. Birdspotting – being more astute to noticing the different characteristics of birds and how they interact with each other and the boat.

Nature is great, and so is seeing it firsthand, without any boundaries.”

STEVE O’CONNOR “Seeing some of the magnificent sunsets, and the sunrises have been absolutely outstanding. Sometimes you

CLIPPER RACE 40% of crew members have had no previous sailing experience.

In the lead up to this edition of the race, a total of 21,686 hours are spent training more than 800 race crew.

Two fleets, totalling 20 ocean-racing yachts, are used by the Clipper Race training centres.

The longest race in this edition of the race is between Liverpool and Punta del Este, Uruguay; more than 6,363nM – an estimated 35 days of ocean racing.

During the race, the fleet is closer to the International Space Station than inhabited land for approximately 40% of its time at sea.

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A LIVING LEGEND Fifty years ago, Sir Robin Knox-Johnston set sail in the Times Golden Globe Race, which secured his place in sailing history. Journalist Emma Bamford – a former Clipper Race crew member – caught up with him for Sailing Today magazine

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rom the ground, divested of her sails and bowsprit, the 32ft long-keeler looks like any other old boat on the hard of any yard – brick-red antifouling, a fresh coat of white paint on her topsides, a stripe of peeling blue masking tape between. It is only when you look closely at her owner – dressed as many a British yacht owner in a faded polo T-shirt and paint-spattered deck shoes – that the identity of this boat becomes apparent. This is Suhaili, the first boat to ever circumnavigate the world non-stop; and this is her owner, Sir Robin Knox-Johnston.

It is remarkable to think that such a doyen of the sailing world would be in the yard, getting grubby working on his boat. Isn’t Suhaili a national treasure, for one, protected for the nation, like the Cutty Sark or Mary Rose, in the purified air of a museum somewhere?

For a while she was: the 32ft Bermudan-rigged, teak-built ketch (44ft length over spars) went on display at the National Maritime Museum Greenwich in 1997, but her planking started to shrink in the controlled atmosphere, so Sir Robin removed her in 2002.

TOP Sir Robin works on his beloved Suhaili

For the past three years, Suhaili has been on the hard of a Solent boatyard, slowly being restored back to her former glory – note, not modernised, but restored – ready for her owner to take her cruising again.

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Sir Robin does most of the work on Suhaili himself, with help from a shipwright and his grandson.

When we arrive at the boat, Sir Robin shouts from the hard: “I can’t hear the sander!”

“I’m sanding by hand!” comes the replying shout from inside the boat by Ralph, 16 – who certainly has enough dust covering him to prove it.

Sir Robin and a couple of friends built Suhaili in the early 1960s in a Bombay dockyard. “It took foreeever,” he says, stretching out the word to add emphasis. Her keel was laid in 1963 and she was finished in 1965, and sailed first, with a crew of three, comprising Sir Robin’s brother, Christopher, and radio officer Heinz Fingerhut, to South Africa. Then, after her skipper took a break to earn some much-needed cash in Durban by stevedoring and captaining a trading coaster, they sailed her on to Britain.

Following his groundbreaking circumnavigation in the Sunday Times-sponsored Golden Globe race in 1968/69, she would go on to be cruised quietly by Knox-Johnston through the 1970s and 1980s. And now she’s back in the yard, being put into tip-top condition ready for the start of the Golden Globe Race 2018 – the event being held to mark the 50th anniversary of what Sir Robin acknowledges is probably

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ST In 1969, Sir Robin became the first person to perform a single-handed non-stop circumnavigation of the globe.

He has completed four complete circumnavigations of the globe in total. days 22 hours, 18 minutes and 22 seconds – the world record Sir Robin and Peter Blake set in 1994 for the fastest sailing circumnavigation, for which they were awarded the Jules Verne Trophy.

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ISAF Hall of Fame inductee.

ISAF World Sailor of the Year.

Four-time British Yachtsman of the Year. A feat otherwise only matched by Sir Ben Ainslie, in a team capacity.

his biggest achievement – being the first person to sail solo, non-stop around the world.

I’m not using journalistic licence when I say that you wouldn’t know, looking up at her on her stand on the hard, what this yacht was.

It is only when we climb up the ladder that we see how dated she is. The cockpit, by today’s standards of cruising boats, is remarkably exposed. There’s a flat teak deck, with a square pit in the centre, deep enough for sitting.

There is no protective coaming, no sprayhood, no steadying grab-rail within easy reach of the helm. The sheet winches – no self-tailers here – are the originals, embossed with ‘Tuff Fittings’, and they are incredibly small, perhaps only four inches in diameter, and were fitted in the 1960s. “I went to Beaulieu Boat Jumble and picked up a spare,” he tells me. “It goes in my Suhaili box.

There’s all kinds of things in there.”

The idea of Sir Robin riffling through odds and ends at the boat jumble is incongruous, but actually here, sitting with him on the coach roof in his paintspeckled shoes in the August sunshine, I can believe it – just another bearded bloke looking for bits for his boat.

“I wouldn’t change anything about Suhaili. Why not just keep her as she was?” he asks. “We got an awful lot right when we built her.”

Much of the work to date has been in replacing the fastenings. “We stripped her out so I could renew the fastenings – 1,400 of them – and replace them with bronze,” Sir Robin says. “We put new keel bolts in and we’ve been rebuilding her quietly ever since.”

Born in March 1939, in Putney, London, Sir Robin, the eldest of four brothers, went to sea in the Merchant Navy in 1957 as a Deck Officer. In 1962 he married his childhood sweetheart, Suzanne (who tragically died in 2003 from ovarian cancer). Their one child, Sara, was born in Mumbai in 1963.

Merchant seaman Sir Robin went on to compete in the Golden Globe Race of 1968 with Suhaili, becoming the first – and only – of the nine original competitors to complete the journey, and sailing into Falmouth Harbour on 22 April 1969, to be greeted by customs officials with the traditional demand of “Where from?” The single word answer was “Falmouth”.

He was made a CBE in 1969 and went on to success in various race

campaigns. In 1994, Sir Robin and Peter Blake won the Jules Verne Trophy for the fastest sailing circumnavigation of 74 days 22 hours 18 minutes and 22 seconds. He was knighted in 1995, has been named UK Yachtsman of the Year four times, the ISAF World Sailor of the Year, and in 2015, Sailing Today readers voted him Sailor of the Year for competing in the Route du Rhum single-handed race from St Malo to Guadeloupe at the age of 75.

Sir Robin also founded the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race. Others might claim the Golden Globe victory was his greatest achievement, Sir Robin says, but “in a way, I think the Clipper Race is. We have introduced nearly 5,000 people to sailing now. All of them have crossed an ocean, and about 700 have sailed around the world.

“Making sailing available to someone who has never been on a boat before, training them up, making them safe and getting them to cross [an ocean] – that’s quite an achievement.”

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RACE FACTS The Golden Globe 50th Anniversary Race will start on 16 June 2018 and will have a maximum of 30 entrants.

The rules are strict – all Skippers may use only the same type, or similar equipment and technology that was carried aboard Suhaili in 1968/9.

They must carry a GPS chart plotter in a sealed box for emergency use only.

Boats must be between 32ft and 36ft, built before 1988 and be of a particular construction; three replica Suhailis are being made.

The course will be mainly in the 4050° band of latitude, going westabout, and there will be a gate in Storm Bay, Tasmania, where competitors must drift for approximately 90 minutes, meet the race director, media, and family, and pass over film/photos/letters, then sail back through the ‘gate’ without touching shore, or any person, or being resupplied.

Sir Robin and Suhaili will take part in the ceremonial race start procedures.

Head to www.goldengloberace.com to follow all the news and action from the 50th Anniversary Race.

TOP Emma Bamford interviews Sir Robin for Sailing Today MIDDLE The legendary seaman has been awarded numerous accolades throughout his incredible life in sailing BOTTOM Suhaili is being restored for the 2018 Golden Globe Race start

I think it’s a cracking idea... It’s back to real adventuring Sir Robin on the Golden Globe 50th Anniversary Race

Charity Partner Unicef UK and the Clipper Race are working together to build a safer world for children

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“I came from North Kordofan so I can work and make money here and send it back to my family. I work at the central market and I wash potatoes. I work morning and night – sometimes until 10pm.”

Every day, children like Ahmed must choose between gaining an income or an education. More than 3 million Sudanese children don’t go to school. Some have had their education disrupted by conflict, many simply cannot afford the informal school fees and costs of uniforms, notebooks and pens.

Others, like Ahmed, bear a financial responsibility towards their family.

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initiative, Ahmed no longer has to make this impossible choice.

He recently started attending an Accelerated Learning Programme (ALP) centre, located in the top floor of a busy mosque beside the market. The centre provides flexible two-hour daily lessons, allowing him to work and study. He loves learning to write Arabic, and now dreams of becoming a teacher.

ALP centres are aimed at children who have never attended school, have dropped out of school, or are so far behind they cannot return to education without first catching up on missed years of learning. Unicef supports these centres by training teachers, developing child-friendly curriculums and providing teaching and learning materials.

According to Ahmed’s teacher, Arafa, he is making great progress.

“When the centre opened, Ahmed was one of the first students who came here. They were new, they knew nothing. He didn’t know how to read or write. Now they are reading and writing. He has developed a lot; they have all been illuminated.”

Thanks to our supporters, there are now nearly 2,500 of these centres in Sudan, giving thousands of children like Ahmed a chance to reach their potential.

BUILDING A SAFER WORLD FOR CHILDREN Unicef and the Clipper Race are working together to make a safer world for children. Clipper Race crew members are taking on one of the greatest challenges on Earth, testing their wits, skills and courage in a race across the toughest oceans.

Sudanese student Ahmed is making great progress Photo: © Unicef/Dawe

At the same time, children around the world are experiencing the most dangerous challenges.

They’re facing violence, disease, hunger and the consequences of war and disaster. Millions of children are suffering and dying. This is wrong and the Clipper Race is helping Unicef to change it.

Unicef is the world’s leading children’s organisation, ensuring more children are vaccinated, educated and protected than any other organisation. Unicef operates in more than 190 countries and has done more to influence laws, policies and customs to help protect children than anyone else.

The Clipper Race is helping Unicef do whatever it takes until every child is safe. With the support of crew, their supporters and race partners, we can protect children in danger, transform their

lives and build a safer world for tomorrow’s children.

The Clipper 2015-16 Race raised £323,188.54 for Unicef, and we’re increasing our target to £400,000 for the 2017-18 edition.

Please help us to protect the world’s most vulnerable children by supporting our effort at: www.justgiving.com/company/ clipperunicef2017-18

UNICEF IS THERE FOR EVERY CHILD In 2016, Unicef responded to 344 crises in 108 countries to help keep children and their families safe.

In 2016, we provided 15.7 million children with learning materials.

Unicef provides vaccines for more than a third of the world’s children.

Unicef provides 80% of the world’s life-saving emergency food.

Unicef has done more to influence laws, policies and customs to help protect children than any other organisation.

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GLOBAL NETWORK

The Clipper Race offers a powerful marketing platform for organisations and businesses around the world. Director of Sponsorship Jonathan Levy summarises the key benefits of this unique partnership opportunity

Becoming a Clipper Race Team Partner can open the door to forging key relationships

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t is said that “It’s not what you know, but who you know” – and that is certainly true of the Clipper Race and its global network of influential partners, including senior business and government contacts built over 20 years of successful international sponsorship.

Whether a Host Port, a destination or a commercial Team Partner – or even an Official Supplier – the opportunity to be introduced to the right people around the world, including fellow partners, can open doors and establish relationships at a senior level that might otherwise take years to accomplish.

Yet this is just one of the many benefits enjoyed by Clipper Race Partners, who can leverage strong media exposure to grow awareness, position business and consumer brands, change perceptions and promote destinations to target markets.

Host Ports which are also Team Partners receive a powerful combination of direct economic impact and global marketing exposure. The enduring success of this is exemplified by Qingdao, now recognised as China’s ‘Sailing City’, which is participating in its seventh consecutive edition of the Clipper Race since its debut in 2005.

Over the last twelve years, Qingdao has generated billions of renminbi in publicity, trade and tourism value from its record-breaking sponsorship, which it has extended to 2020. Read more on page 129 to find out how Qingdao has used its Clipper Race partnership for powerful legacy benefits.

Qingdao’s success has been noted both nationally and globally, and has resulted in the energetic fastdeveloping holiday and sailing resort of Sanya, on Hainan Island in the south of China, partnering with the Clipper Race as a Host Port and Team Partner for the next two editions.

The Mayor of Sanya City, Mr. Wu Yanjun, was impressed by the strong reputation of the Clipper Race as a successful global marketing platform to showcase the city on the world stage. He said: “Having a partnership with the Clipper Race helps us to promote the city brand profile and push the development of water sports. More significantly, it will help to build up Sanya’s name as an international sailing destination, and further enhance the city’s strategy of combining sports and tourism as a longterm development plan.”

The Pacific Leg takes the fleet from China to North America, and the Host Port of Seattle.

There is also a team partnership with the official destination marketing organisation, Visit Seattle, supported by the Seattle Sports Commission and the Port of Seattle.

The city aims to build a legacy following the relationships made through direct engagement with companies, cities and countries on the Clipper Race route in 2015-16.

“Participating as a partner of the Clipper Race is about much more than logos on a yacht,” said Ralph Morton, Executive Director of the Seattle Sports Commission. “It is an authentic platform for delivering our message of Visit Seattle around the globe by embracing the stories of our crew and ambassadors, as they achieve a once-in-a-lifetime adventure.”

Derry~Londonderry in Northern Ireland has won awards for its Foyle Maritime Festival, staged during the Clipper Race over the last three editions. The city will host the fleet once again in 2018 to build on the success of the last event, which experienced a record-breaking £3.5 million boost to the local economy.

The city’s ambition is to build on its international status and recognition as a world-class destination and boost tourism and job figures in the region significantly by 2020.

Alderman Hilary McClintock, Mayor of Derry City and Strabane District Council, said: “During its last three

Participating as a partner of the Clipper Race is about much more than logos on a yacht Ralph Morton, Executive Director of the Seattle Sports Commission

races, the Clipper Race allowed us to drive the visitor and tourism economy of the north west of Northern Ireland forward, attracting both local and global audiences to our city and region.”

The UK Government first partnered the Clipper Race in 2012, and the Clipper 2017-18 Race welcomes the third team partnership for the GREAT Britain campaign.

The yacht, with its ‘Welcome to GREAT Britain and Northern Ireland’ branding, was unveiled by Mark Garnier MP, a Minister at the Department for International Trade, who underlined the benefits of such a global platform. He said: “As we look to forge new trading relationships around the world, the GREAT Britain campaign’s partnership with the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race is an opportunity to showcase the best of British to the world.

“We remain an outward looking nation, and this partnership will help as we look to build a truly global Britain.”

The evolution of the race’s sponsorship model has seen consumer brands coming more to the fore as the influence of the Clipper Race grows. A twelvemonth multi-channel campaign created impressive results for a recent Team Partner. Volume sales went up 18.3%, while brand value rose 15.4%.

Unprompted brand awareness went up by 7% and prompted brand awareness increased by 21%.

The footprint of international Host Ports provides a good fit for many business-to-business partners developing into major markets. New York continues as one of the most activated ports: In 2016 partners had a remarkable week in the world’s financial capital, hosting scores of international partners and their guests in ‘money-can’t-buy’ exclusive sailing experiences against the iconic Manhattan skyline.

There were exclusive networking events and receptions and the Clipper Race was invited to ring the opening bell at the Nasdaq Stock Exchange to mark its 20th anniversary year. The Nasdaq MarketSite is also where partners were presented with insights into global market trends observed in ports of call on the race route.

Last but not least, the media footprint of the race has continued to grow. Over 13,000 news items were published during the last race in almost 70 countries, which is a 66% increase on the previous edition, proving interest is growing steadily.

In addition to this the race’s award-winning TV series, Race of Their Lives, has been distributed to broadcasters in excess of 170 countries. Individual partners capture a healthy share of this, generating huge advertising and PR values. This translates into higher profile, enhanced brand awareness and greater audience engagement.

All figures and trends show that the Clipper Race grows with every edition, in terms of crew participation, media value and overall power, with this next edition set to break all records and generate even greater business success.

The race allowed us to attract both local and global audiences Alderman Hilary McClintock, Mayor of Derry City and Strabane District Council

The Foyle Maritime Festival has been a huge success

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ABOVE The Clipper Race makes headlines around the world

Host Ports enjoy significant economic impact. Derry~Londonderry reported a ÂŁ3.5 million boost to the local economy.

Consumer brands have reported an uplift in sales and awareness. For one sponsor, volume sales went up 18.3%, while prompted brand awareness increased by 21%.

Media exposure continues to rise, reaching a unique global audience base of more than 1.8 billion people.

The race’s international TV series appeared in 171 countries.

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ew Clipper Race Partners have forged a legacy quite like the one Qingdao has over the past twelve years.

The city initially used the Clipper Race as a focal point for building its credentials to host the sailing events of the Beijing 2008 Olympics, aiming to build a powerful legacy, not only as China, but also Asia’s leading location for international sailing events.

Over the last twelve years and six editions of the Clipper Race, the city’s brightly branded yacht has taken Qingdao to 42 different cities in 18 countries.

Organisers have also brought thousands of crew, visitors, VIPs and business partners to China to help boost tourism and develop trade, with tangible deals and significant visitor-generated economic impact as a result.

The international exposure of the Clipper Race has not only helped Qingdao become a priority choice for hosting international sailing events in Asia, but also contributed to building the city into the capital of the international bay region.

Mr. Ji GaoShang, Secretary General of Qingdao Major International Sailing Events (Festivals)

Organizing Committee and Director of Qingdao Municipal Sports Bureau, says: “Hosting the Clipper Race not only narrows the distance between Qingdao and the world’s other top sailing cities, but strengthens our competitiveness and encourages Chinese people to get involved in sailing.

“We not only hope to promote tourism and the development of sailing sports and events here, but also want to attract more foreign enterprises to invest in and do trade with Qingdao.

“Through the race, we are keen to build new partnerships between other Clipper Race partners that are cities. We also want to strengthen our relationships with the countries and areas along the 21st century ‘Maritime Silk Road’.”

Qingdao is once again being represented by 16 specially-selected Ambassadors, who are taking part in each of the eight legs of the Clipper 2017-18 Race.

The Clipper 2017-18 Race is the seventh consecutive edition to feature a Qingdao team, and it has been confirmed that the city will continue as a Host Port and Team Partner, with a yacht entry until the end of 2022.

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SAILING CHANGES LIVES The Clipper Race is a potentially life-changing experience for all crew members taking part, but what wider social impact can it have?

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LEFT The Qingdao Ambassador programme has been a great success BELOW The race helped De Lage Landen to unify its global employee base

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ver the last 21 years, the Clipper Race and its crew have worked with many different charities and businesses. As well as fundraising, there are countless other ways in which the race and its partners help to create positive change for a range of people, some of whom received the opportunity to take part in the race itself.

YOUTH DEVELOPMENT Sapinda Rainbow Project Thanks to the Sapinda Rainbow Foundation, 20 young South Africans aged 18-23, from a wide range of challenging backgrounds, have competed in the race over the past two editions. Mentored by the Foundation following their experience, the ambassadors have applied new skills learned on the race to better their futures, and also give back to their communities with great success.

SOCIAL CHANGE Qingdao Passionate about boosting Chinese participation in sailing, Qingdao – known as ‘China’s Sailing City’ – has to-date enabled 41 Chinese nationals from across the country to take part in the Clipper Race through its Ambassador Crew programme, including China’s first man and woman to circumnavigate the globe.

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT Derry & Strabane District Council A group of unemployed people from the local area were selected to participate in the Clipper Race across two editions in the Your Next Chapter bursary scheme, with the aim of developing life skills that would help increase their employability.

In conjunction, the Voice of the Community scheme gave two local heroes the chance to participate in the race, rewarding their hard work in the community and generating civic pride within the city.

EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT De Lage Landen Dutch financial institution De Lage Landen (DLL) used the Clipper Race to unify its global employee base, which had grown by acquisition, and launch its new brand vision to international customers through specially-organised events in key race regions. Direct results included a £100 million increase in new business revenue and a 20% increase in employee satisfaction, with 76% of employees actively engaged.

To find out more about the above initiatives or to discover further partner opportunities, visit www.clipperroundtheworld.com/ partnerships/case-studies

TIME FOR CHANGE

OPPORTUNITIES AROUND THE WORLD! SENIOR CONSULTANTS & RESEARCHERS Greenings has been associated with the Clipper Race for over 10 years, running the Industry Sailing Series for Cards & Payments clients, as well as partnering to deliver Leadership Development.

Our participation in the Clipper 2017-18 Race signifies a period of significant international expansion for core practice areas in Financial Services, Sport & Entertainment, Retail and Digital Media.

We are seeking ambitious professionals wanting to explore a new career path in Executive Search, probably with a background in Sales, Human Resources &/or General Management.

Value Through People info@greeningsinternational.com THE GREENINGS TEAM WILL BE AT CLIPPER ROUND THE WORLD YACHT RACE STOP-OVERS AND LOOK FORWARD TO MEETING YOU!

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BELIEVE & ACHIEVE What happens when crew members complete the Clipper Race? For many, it can act as a springboard to career enhancement when back on dry land

Post race, Tom Salt (right) was driven to launch the Shoreseeker Challenge

The Clipper Race inspired Holly to become an A&E Matron

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ollowing in the footsteps of British yachtsman Alex Thomson – the youngest Skipper to win the Clipper Race, in the 1997-98 edition, and now a record holder in the Vendeé Globe – we meet the crew who continued to achieve something remarkable in the months and years following their adventure of a lifetime, taking lessons learnt on the water to either enhance their career, or pursue a new profession altogether.

TOM SALT

Tom, 33, was working for Accenture before he took part in the 2009-10 edition of the Clipper Race, and has continued to set himself personal challenges ever since.

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In 2014, he and fellow circumnavigator Mike Burton won rowing’s Talisker Whisky Atlantic Challenge. Further igniting his passion for adventure and rowing, Tom recently left his London career and moved to the UK’s south coast to launch the Shoreseeker Challenge.

Similar to the Clipper Race, anyone can take on a Shoreseeker Open Water Rowing Challenge – which trains participants to race across the western Mediterranean against fellow amateur competitors 24 hours a day, non-stop, for a week.

Tom says: “The Clipper Race had a profound effect on me.

The thing that I got out of it above all was encouraging

people to step out of their comfort zone and do something that they didn’t think they could do. Returning from the race back to a corporate job in the City was tough, and there was no doubt a spark lit for the future.”

HOLLY KITCHING

Holly, 29, was an Emergency Department Senior Sister before taking part in Legs 5 to 8 during the 2015-16 edition of the race. Now an A&E Matron in London, Holly reveals she wasn’t looking for a change in job when she signed up for the race, but that all changed when transiting the Panama Canal.

“I wanted to ensure I had something to productively fill my time with on my return to land,” says Holly.

“Matron was not a role I had ever considered, nor would have thought I would be ready for, for at least another two to three years. After lots of consultation, I arrived at the conclusion that the experience of putting in an application and process would be educationally beneficial, whatever the outcome.

“I hoped in the future I would potentially have the ability to step up and challenge myself. The race enabled me to reflect, recuperate and refocus on my goals.

“I do not think I would be where I am today: a leader of a team, where I can say I am proud to be part of a fully-recruited nursing team that has the capability of responding to major incidents and that strives to give excellent patient care.”

MATTHEW LLOYD

Matthew, a former Head of Business Development for Stage Electrics, left secure employment to start up his own lighting and prop rental company, Global Design Solutions Ltd, with a friend on return from his circumnavigation during the 2002-03 edition of the race.

“I had an idea whilst on the race about setting up my own company and thought, that is really what I want to do,” says Matthew. “We registered in March, I left my job in the May and we started trading in June. The word Global is in the title of the business, which came to me whilst waiting to go through the Panama Canal. I truly believe that I have a global business now because I took part in a global race.”

Matthew’s business is now eleven years old, has a distribution network in 31 countries, and is a multi-award winning UK manufacturer with turnover in the multi-millions, and a team of 35 people working both in the UK and internationally.

He adds: “I am still great friends with round the world crew members whom were on other teams during my race, and we often talk about pre Clipper Race and post Clipper Race, and how life is always different afterwards!

You realise that actually you can go out and do what you want to do and be who you want to be.”

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Clipper Connect brings businesses together

IT’S TIME TO JOIN FORCES Clipper Connect is a business networking group created to connect like-minded professionals across the world

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lipper Connect is a business networking group for Race Partners to make valuable connections with in-market businesses, international crew and other partners. In the two years since it was launched, the group has provided opportunities to share insights and stimulate new business opportunities.

New to the race, the 2017-18 edition will see the launch of the Clipper Connect Business Series – a dedicated business event in ports of commercial interest on the race route, to connect international race partners with new business opportunities.

GREAT BRITAIN AND PSP LOGISTICS

Clipper Race partner PSP Logistics leveraged its introduction to the GREAT Britain campaign to become the logistics provider for the GREAT Britain festivals, shipping elements of the exhibition across the world.

QINGDAO AND YOUNG’S SEAFOOD

Henri Lloyd, the race’s Technical Clothing Partner, to become a new distributor, selling the official Clipper Race timepiece in six of its stores.

Both Elliot Brown and Henri Lloyd promotions also featured in each company’s respective blog and email newsletters to their customer databases.

SEGRO, UNICEF, AND MISSION PERFORMANCE

Gareth Osbourn, a Chartered Surveyor taking part in the 2017-18 race, seized the opportunity to show his support for Charity Partner Unicef and learn more about leadership and development during a business regatta run by his company, SEGRO. Gareth invited the Clipper Race and its former Learning and Development Partner, Mission Performance, to the regatta to share lessons learnt on the water that can be applied in the boardroom through teambuilding, and also promote the work of Unicef.

Proving to be about more than just a race, the Clipper Race’s partnership with UK firm Young’s Seafood put salmon on the menu in China, and Team and Host Port Partner Qingdao became one of the company’s main processing and packaging ports, cutting costs and driving the business forward.

More than 150 colleagues attended the regatta and Gareth helped to raise more than £10,000 for the children’s charity. Following the success of funds generated, SEGRO plans to run the regatta again in aid of Unicef.

ELLIOT BROWN WATCHES AND HENRI LLOYD

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MEET & FLEET Clipper Events provides unique sailing hospitality, team development and fleet racing opportunities for you and your guests

The events are a great opportunity for team-building

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ant to get out on the water? Clipper Events provides a variety of unique opportunities for team building and racing. From corporate hospitality and industry regattas to iconic races, there is something for everyone on board the Clipper Race fleet of 68- and 70-foot ocean racers, with full training provided.

ICONIC RACES: ROLEX FASTNET RACE

A highlight in the UK racing calendar, the Rolex Fastnet Race sees entrants from around the

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world – from professional seasoned sailors to novices alike – take on the 608nM course.

Maggie Tsai, a Risk Manager at Citi, explains how trying out the 2015 Rolex Fastnet Race as a previous non-sailor has got had her hooked on ocean racing ever since.

“The Rolex Fastnet Race has its reputation as a challenging race, and prior to taking part in the 2015 edition I had never done any offshore racing,” she says. “When I signed up to the 2015 campaign it was a split-second decision, as I wanted to set myself a couple of new challenges each year and I am glad that I did it.

“I subsequently signed up for the Clipper 201718 Race, and taking part in the 2017 Rolex Fastnet Race campaign on board the world’s largest matched fleet of ocean racers with Clipper Events will provide a fantastic training opportunity to experience the thrill of racing.

“The Rolex Fastnet Race campaign means a lot to me from a personal development point of view.

Hopefully, I can continue to enjoy sailing as much as I am now for years to come. Is it too early to sign up for 2019 campaign?!”

TEAM BUILDING: CLIPPER CITY CHALLENGE

Sailing on board our unique fleet of ocean racers is an effective way of developing relationships in business, as well as providing an exhilarating and memorable day out of the office.

Great relationships build across parts of the company that wouldn’t normally engage

The Clipper City Challenge brings together employees from a variety of sectors from across the City for a weekend of fun, yet competitive, sailing with ample opportunity to socialise and make new business connections.

Returning for the seventh consecutive time, Rob Wilkins from Barclays Bank Sailing Club describes the benefits of using big boat sailing as a team building tool to enhancing business.

“Taking part in the inaugural Clipper City Challenge, we were hooked there and then”, he says. “The boats, formatting of the event and crew all made for a fantastic weekend and team-building opportunity. It effectively allowed people who had no or limited experience of sailing to enjoy these magnificent boats whilst in a competitive and fun environment.

“Our objectives are always delivered by Clipper Events through the right mixture of sailing, competition and problem-solving as well as evening socials – which are always great line-ups, and we love to win the charity auctions! Great relationships build across parts of the company that wouldn’t normally engage. Accuracy, control and timeliness are key drivers of our success in the office, as well and on the water!”

CLIPPER EVENTS CALENDAR Clipper City Challenge Industry Regatta Round the Island Race (UK) Rolex Fastnet Race 2019 (UK) Rolex Sydney Hobart Race (Australia) To find out more, contact Emma Eason on +44 (0) 2392 526000; events@clipper-ventures.com www.clipper-events.com

WARNING: ADDICTIVE VIEWING

Keep updated on all the action with the Clipper Race Viewer

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ith hourly realtime updates on each of the twelve yachts’ positions, the Race Viewer is without doubt the most addictive area of the race’s official website, clipperroundtheworld.com.

The Race Viewer keeps friends, family and avid sailing fans up to date on the fleet’s progress throughout the eleven month-long adventure.

During the 2015-16 edition of the race, the Race Viewer received an incredible 3.5 million page views – a

number that is only expected to increase during the 2017-18 edition.

Produced by Salad Creative for desktop or mobile/tablet use, the Race Viewer is the outcome of hours of development.

“The main objectives for the Race Viewer were to create an engaging and user-friendly way for followers to track the race progress from anywhere, and importantly, on any device,” explains Adam Morland, Digital Director at the Clipper Race’s web designers.

“GPS beacons on board send regular positional updates, allowing us to

accurately plot each team’s progress.

Followers are able to view weather conditions, measure distances between landmarks or competing teams and catch up by rewinding the race action.”

A private area of the system will also be used by the race’s management team to track the fleet and ensure its safety.

From Sunday, 20 August, the Race Viewer will launch and attract a huge audience, some people arranging their daily routine around the updates.

Track the fleet as they compete at clipperroundtheworld.com/raceviewer

VIRTUAL REGATTA Do you have what it takes to tackle the Clipper Race? See for yourself, from the comfort of your armchair, with the event’s official game

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renchman Olivier Thomas took on the Race of His Life from his home in Rennes, competing in the Virtual Clipper Race over eleven months so successfully that he became race crew in the 2015-16 edition.

While the Clipper 2013-14 Race crew were battling on foredeck to change a headsail in rough seas, the same manoeuvre was achieved in the virtual game by Olivier Thomas and more than 60,000 other players from the comfort of their armchairs.

“Players of the game race along the same route and have to tackle the same weather conditions as the actual fleet. Deciding on sail plan and course can be very challenging, even while racing from an armchair!”

Olivier explains.

The Virtual Race is a great way to get

involved and is a highly-addictive game which provides a brilliant opportunity for fans, friends and family ashore.

For the eleventh edition of the race there is a brand new look and feel to the game.

This is the fifth consecutive edition that the Clipper Race has teamed up with the Virtual Regatta to provide the game which allows fans to race the same route as the yachts, created by Paris based company Virtual Regatta SAS. Free to enter, with the option to purchase additional features, the Virtual Race opens in August 2017 with the Virtual Regatta winner announced shortly after the finish of race in July 2018.

Register at clipperroundthe world.com/virtualrace to compete in the Virtual Clipper Race

To keep The Clipper Race at the forefront of ocean racing, key technology is provided by the world’s best suppliers

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he Clipper Race has changed dramatically since the first fleet set off from Plymouth to circumnavigate the world on 16 October, 1996. More than two decades on, the Clipper Race has become the biggest round the world yacht race, and as a result, requires world-leading technology to match.

BUILT TO LAST

Dell has come on board as the Rugged Computing Technology Supplier for the Clipper 2017-18 Race. Just as the Clipper Race is a pioneer in the world of sailing, Dell has been breaking new ground since the first Dell PC was introduced in 1986.

The Dell Latitude Rugged laptop will be used across the fleet. Intelligently tough, it is built like the Clipper Race – made to not only withstand, but to thrive in the toughest places on earth. A rigid magnesium alloy backbone

and shock-absorbent ultra-polymer materials means the notebook can take serious punishment, while the fourth-generation QuadCool™ thermal management keeps it cool under pressure and all entry points are sealed from sand, dust, and liquid.

“Dell is excited to be the provider of ‘ruggedized’ computing technology for the Clipper Race,” says Shannon McKay, Vice President of Rugged Mobility Products, Dell Client Product Group.

“We know that extreme environments require the most durable devices, and Dell Latitude Rugged mobility devices are up to the task.”

CAPTURE EVERY MOMENT

Countless stories are generated throughout the Clipper Race, and Team Partner and Action Camera Provider Garmin’s devices will bring those stories to life. The Global GPS Navigation and Wearable Technology company makes

products engineered on the inside for life on the outside. One of the new additions for the Clipper 2017-18 Race is the Garmin VIRB 360 action camera.

The VIRB 360 has the cutting-edge technology expected in a Garmin action camera, including 4K resolution and data overlays, but is also waterresistant to a depth of ten metres – a necessity when facing all Mother Nature has to offer at sea.

“The VIRB 360 lets you relive personal experiences and share them with your friends – from a different point of view, every single time,” says Dan Bartel, Garmin Vice President of Global Consumer Sales.

“VIRB 360 owners will no longer need to worry about trying to capture the perfect angle or setting up the perfect shot. The camera’s easy-to-use feature set will make even the most inexperienced users look like experts.”

Clipper Race tech must survive in the toughest conditions

LIFE AT AN ANGLE Ever wondered what it is like to live and race 24/7 on board a Clipper Race yacht? 360° gets a behind-the-scenes insight into the realities of life on the ocean waves

Catherine Anderson, a Garmin crew member in the Clipper 2015-16 Race, describes what it is like to live below decks

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ife at 40 degrees consumes extraordinary amounts of time and energy – not only to sail the yacht, but also to live on it. A task that takes a minute on dry land can take ten minutes in a stiff headwind.

Your walkways become the angles of the hull between horizontal and vertical planes, the distinction between the two having blurred.

You cross from one side of the boat to the other below decks with the aid of a knotted rope stretched across the galley and assume an abseiling position to either haul yourself up or lower yourself down.

During Mother Watch, it is a test of stamina to prepare food for a crew of 20-odd, who are generally tired, wet, cold and hungry, albeit experiencing a kind of euphoria as they descend the companionway coming off watch, anticipating hot food followed by a few short hours in their bunks.

Particularly difficult tasks falling to your lot as Mother include: draining huge pans of pasta while trying to maintain balance in a hull heeling at 40 degrees and without emptying boiling water onto

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your own feet or any part of your watch buddy’s anatomy; chopping very hard vegetables in a boat bouncing up and down without losing digits; washing up in cold salty water, scraping congealed/ burnt food from greasy pots.

When I blithely volunteered myself for the role of Sailmaker shortly after Crew Allocation, I was in a state of ignorance.

I thought: ‘I know how to handle a sewing machine. I’ve run up a few blouses and skirts, and even a wedding dress and a couple of ball gowns – how difficult can sewing a sail be?’

Well, first of all, I’d never before sewn 20 metre-long seams. I’d never used a drill to make holes in fabric. I’d never operated a sewing machine on the deck of a yacht underway, or wedged in the galley with the boat heeled right over.

I’d never needed the arrivals hall of a cruise terminal to be able to stretch out the fabric I was working on.

Repairing sails in mountainous seas is itself an extreme sport, carried out in some sort of contorted yoga position, my body propped into as stable a position as possible, one leg braced

LEFT Catherine uses a rope to clamber around the sloping galley BELOW Repairing sails at sea is a real challenge

against the side of the galley to leave my hands free to operate the sewing machine and manipulate the sail.

worth it. The sense of achievement is fantastic – and, anyway, if it weren’t difficult, where would be the challenge?

I may not have had the physical strength of many of my crew mates when it came to hauling sails, and I may not ever be the first choice for a grinder, but I was proud when I and my team returned our sails to the halyards after a gruelling period of repair below decks.

It wasn’t all hardship and mountainous seas either; there were plenty of days of gentle following breezes, deep blue skies and warm sunshine.

Coping with all this was the biggest challenge of my life. At times it was undeniably difficult, but it was definitely

Now, I miss being part of something amazing; my crew mates, the simplicity of life and things you can’t experience normally, such as the sights of nature and being further from civilisation than I’m likely to be for a long time.

TAKING CHARGE

Following their appointment, the race’s twelve professional Skippers are put through an intense five-month in-house Skipper training programme. Race Director Mark Light talks to 360° about what might be the toughest job on the ocean

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lipper Race Skippers take on enormous mental and physical challenges. There is no other job like this.” says Mark. “Primarily we are looking for excellent sailors and those who can lead. They’ve got to have a strong personality to be able to lead such diverse teams, in their extreme circumstances. They must also be proficient teachers to be able to develop the crew’s sailing skills, and resilient characters who can cope with all the demands that come with leading a crew for eleven months.

“Ahead of this edition of the race, we had over 200 applications from all over the world for the role of Skipper.

The strongest candidates are invited for interview. After that, they are put through a sailing trial to ensure they are fit to take on a challenge like no other.

“It’s tough! We put them under pressure with various incidents and emergencies on board. We test their sailing and

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skippering ability, their leadership qualities and test how they react in a crisis. We throw a few shenanigans in there now and again and basically see how they can handle a big boat, a crew, how they teach, and obviously their racing ability.

“Whilst the Clipper Race is a competition, we also encourage our Skippers to get to know and support each other. Within 24 hours of being given the job, they are taken to the Welsh mountains to bond as a group.

They also go on a learning and development course with the race management team.

“Whilst they will be competing against each other on the race course, the role of Skipper is a demanding one, and its important they are able to act as a strong support network for each other, as well as feeling like a very important part of our Race Office family. The lessons they learn during this course are crucial to the overall success of the race for themselves and their crew.”

There are practical and theoretical elements to the Skipper training programme, including instruction from the Royal Yachting Association – the UK’s official yachting body; hands-on training in navigation, meteorology, maintenance, communications, advanced sail training, and also medical training, provided by Canadian-based PRAXES Medical.

Support and mentoring of the Skippers continues throughout the race, led by Mark and Deputy Race Director Dan Smith. Having been successful race Skippers in the recent past, the pair are well qualified for the task.

“To lead novice teams through some of the most extreme conditions on the planet in turn presents one of the world’s toughest leadership challenges,” concludes Mark.

“However, speaking from experience, I can tell you that, for the right person, it is a career-defining opportunity and one that provides reward and satisfaction unlike any other job in ocean racing.”

Former UFC fighter Dan Hardy, a crew member in the Clipper 2015-16 Race, demonstrates some of the simple exercises that helped him to get into peak physical condition for the Race of His Life

FIGHTING FIT AND RACE READY

Dan in action during the race

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s a former Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) fighter, crossing the Atlantic in the Clipper 2015-16 Race was about as far removed Dan Hardy’s previous world as possible. But what was familiar to him was the need to be physically fit.

“I felt physical conditioning and physical preparation for the boat was probably the most important thing of all, because you rely on it all the time,” says Dan, who was on board GREAT Britain.

more stable and strong and physically conditioned you are, the better time you will have.”

To help the new generation of crew, Dan has been working with the Clipper Race to devise some simple exercises to help improve stability and strength – no matter what your age. You don’t need a gym, just a kettlebell and some space.

SUMO SQUATS

“Just moving on the boat, just getting into your bunk or cooking in the galley, you need to be fit.

This focuses on your hamstrings and glutes, while activating your quadriceps and core. It’s important to keep your back straight, keep the weight in your heels, and make sure your legs are doing the work when you’re bending down, not your back.

“It’s quite an unpredictable environment, so the

As you come up, lift the kettlebell up to the

height of your waist, push your hips forward, and then repeat the process. Perform the exercise in three sets of ten repetitions.

SEATED TWIST

This is a great core strengthening exercise. Make sure you are sitting comfortably, with your heels on the floor in front of you and your legs slightly bent.

Hold the kettlebell in front of your chest, keeping your elbows tight into your sides, and as you twist from one side to the other. Your whole upper body should move, not just the kettlebell.

Again, perform three sets of ten reps.

To increase the challenge in these exercises, increase the time duration or the kettlebell weight.

HOW THE CREW ARE KEEPING FIT LINDA MCDAVITT: 70, USA, HOMECOMING LEG 8 Pole dancing and Pilates to build up core strength.

GREG SCHEY: 27, UK, FULL CIRCUMNAVIGATION Long hikes, mountain treks and indoor rock climbing.

CATHERINE NORTH: 54, AUSTRALIA, FULL CIRCUMNAVIGATION Gym sessions and a personal trainer.

SUMO SQUATS: THREE SETS OF TEN REPS

SEATED TWIST: THREE SETS OF TEN REPS

TOP Make sure your legs are doing the work

TOP Your legs should be slightly bent

LEFT Lift the kettlebell up to your waist as you rise

MIDDLE Hold the kettlebell in front of your chest

RIGHT It is vital that you keep your back straight

BOTTOM Only your upper body should move as you twist

PLANK

The plank is a great core stability exercise, really good for building stability throughout your whole body. But you have to be strict with yourself.

Balance on your forearms, with your hands together. The body is as stiff as a plank, straight from your heels all the way to your shoulders.

Hold this position and tighten your core as much as possible for up to 60 seconds.

Before beginning any exercise programme, please consult your physician or healthcare professional to design an appropriate exercise prescription. If you experience any pain with these exercises, stop and consult your healthcare provider.

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YOUR SUPPORT IS VITAL Race Crew Supporters are an important part of the Clipper Race family. Ruth Charles explains the crucial role well-wishers play

TOP Ruth with her parents in Derry~Londonderry MIDDLE The family welcome Ruth at the Clipper 2015-16 Race London homecoming BOTTOM Ruth’s nephew, Tom, shows his support

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s a circumnavigator in the last edition, Race Crew Supporters Coordinator Ruth Charles understands exactly how important support from home is. It is now her job to help future race supporters feel as close to the experience as possible Ruth says: “I was overwhelmed by how many of my friends and family wanted to follow me in my race. It was great to know that I had this home support, and although I didn’t have family come to visit me until we got to Derry-Londonderry, I would arrive in port to letters, parcels of home goodies, pictures and emails, which really gave me a lift.

“My godchildren had their classes involved with following my yacht too. In fact, the following grew as the race progressed, with my friends passing on the addiction to following the Clipper Race to their own colleagues, as we were the regular tea break conversation. Even my grandparents, who are in their 80s, would follow the online updates.

“When I got to port I would arrange times to video call home so I could catch up, and I made a personal blog that was updated after every race, which gave those at home a flavour of what I’d just been through.”

Ruth’s mum, Rosemary, explains the experience from her own perspective. She says: “Isn’t modern technology wonderful? Before the race, I had a notion that we’d be keeping up only occasionally with our Round the World daughter, through sending parcels and emailing and phoning during stop-overs.

“Many a time, ‘our’ yacht’s position was checked in the middle of the night! I had no idea our lives would soon become dominated by following the small purple shape hourly on the Race Viewer.

Being able to do so, along with the daily Crew Diaries, blogs and live video broadcasts of the teams arriving into ports, meant that our family and friends became as involved as could be with each minute of the race progress, although we could be half a globe away.

“The online updates from Clipper Race HQ led to us looking up the blogs of other boats too, so the whole fleet became an extended family.

“When we were reunited in Derry~Londonderry after more than ten months, it was lovely to meet other Clipper Race ‘sons’ and ‘daughters’ and their families, as well as our own. There was a strange gap in life when the race was over and the online checking habit came to an end.”

GETTING INVOLVED Supporters following their loved ones’ adventures will be reassured to know that they don’t have to be there in port to keep in touch.

Every little message and phone call makes a difference, and there are plenty of ways for supporters to keep an eye on the progress of the race, from anywhere in the world.

Race Crew Supporters can receive updates tailored specifically to them, including information about opportunities to see loved ones taking part in the race during the various race stop-overs. To register for these, visit www.clipperroundtheworld.com/ race/crew-supporters Supporters under the age of 16 can become a Junior Crew Supporter, providing them with an opportunity to get involved with a range of challenges and activities. For details and to register, visit www.clipperroundtheworld.com/ race/junior-crew-supporters Ruth will be on hand in each stop-over as a friendly face and point of contact for Race Crew Supporters, and will be available via email for those supporting from home.

There will also be get-togethers in ports for Race Crew Supporters, so that friends and family can get to know others going through the same experience.

HOW TO FOLLOW THE RACE The Race Viewer will be live for each race on the Clipper Race website. See the hourly updates of the yacht’s positions at www.clipperroundtheworld.com/raceviewer Sign up to receive daily updates directly to your inbox. See the website for details.

Read all the daily Race Crew and Skipper blogs online, updated daily.

Watch the live arrivals and departures of the yachts via the Facebook Live feed.

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THE BIG STORY

A unique event regarded as one of the world's toughest endurance challenges, the Clipper Race commands vast global media appeal

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he Clipper Race’s Communications team works with local and international journalists from around the world to help them report the action, and also equips them to tell the highly inspiring stories of the adventurous crew members who take part.

Of course, there is no better way of telling the story than experiencing the action directly as a part of a

team, which is why we also train Media Berthers, who can include journalists, influencers or wellknown personalities, to become on-board crew.

“Covering the Clipper Race provides the opportunity to report not only on the excitement and drama of a worldwide sporting event, but also on those competing, which is where the real stories are found,” says Georgina Stubbs, a News Reporter at the Press Association who

took part in Race 14 from Den Helder, Netherlands, to Race Finish in London.

“The fact you can actually get access on board the boats for reporting and filming during the race provides a valuable window into this unique human experience – and an appreciation for the huge challenge the crew are taking on.

“I’ve reported from everywhere – from elections, breaking news events and hostile environments, but never from the middle of the North Sea. It was invigorating and unforgettable!”

Simon Parker, adventure travel writer for the Daily Telegraph and contributor to the BBC World Service, took part in the North Pacific Leg and also the race from New York to Derry-Londonderry. He says: “Before the Clipper Race, the previous five years of my career had been spent working with professional sportsmen and women as a journalist.

These were athletes that you’d be lucky to get a few minutes with at the end of an event.

“The Clipper Race, on the other hand, gave me an opportunity to live and breathe the experience with a group of non-professionals. This allowed me to develop close friendships and bonds with the crew.

I don’t think there’s anything quite like it in the world of sport that will ever allow me to get so up close and personal with the competitors.”

As hundreds of thousands of people around the world tune in hourly to the Race Viewer and read the Daily Race reports, we also work with the crew on board, who send us back regular blogs, images and videos from the heart of the action.

Sharing their adventure with the outside world, the Media Crew member on each team is pivotal in capturing all of the action on board for worldwide media, as well as for friends and family back home.

Keep up to date with all the race information and action on the official race website, www.clipperroundtheworld.com/latestnews and follow our official social media channels.

Facebook.com/Clipperroundtheworld Twitter.com/ClipperRace Instagram.com/ClipperRace YouTube.com/ClipperRTW Share your photos and join the conversation with #ClipperRace

Journalists get to be at the heart of the action

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News on the Clipper Race appeared in 67 countries, with the top ten including UK, USA, Australia, Ireland, France, South Africa, Netherlands, Canada and China.

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unique outlets reported on the Clipper Race, including the BBC, CNN and Sydney Morning Herald. increase in media coverage from the 2013-14 race. increase in Facebook Followers throughout the last race.

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MILLION visits to clipperroundtheworld.com

annually, generating 15 million page views – 75% increase from the previous edition. The site was named Best Sports Website at the Lovie Awards 2015.

MILLION The Race of Their Lives TV

series reached an estimated audience of more than 900 million households in 171 countries, with channels such as Bloomberg, Fox TV, Sky Sports 2, BeIN Sports and China New Media. In 2016, Race of Their Lives was given the Best Documentary Series-UK award in the industry TMT Media Awards.

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Why are they taking on the Race of Their Lives?

THE CREW GERARDO INJOQUE

Executive, 40, Peru, Round The World (RTW), Garmin “Given that sailing is not very common in my country, being a Peruvian circumnavigator makes me a member of an elite club of which I am very proud.”

DAVID WILSON

Retired air traffic controller, 56, USA, RTW, PSP Logistics “I’ve had a lifelong goal of sailing around the world, and this was a way of achieving that goal. The thing about sailing on the ocean that I like is driving the boat in the waves at night. And I’m really excited about sailing into my home in Seattle.”

STEVEN FINN

Businessman, 57, South Africa, RTW, Liverpool 2018 “It’s about the sense of achievement in completing a circumnavigation as part of a committed team – whilst competing under extreme racing conditions.”

MARY FRAWLEY

Nurse, 50, Ireland, RTW, HotelPlanner.com “Doing a circumnavigation has always appealed to me. I see it as an unbelievable opportunity of a lifetime. I believe I will carry the lessons and memories from this experience with me in everything I do for the rest of my life.”

JULIO MATHIEU

Personal trainer, 38, UK, Legs 2, 3, 4, 8, Visit Seattle “Sailing around the world is something that I have always wanted to do. I got inspired by the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race when they first came to Mauritius in 2002.

Having the opportunity to do this race with a team, it is like a dream come true to me.”

RACHEL PENNY

Recruitment manager, 45, UAE, Legs 4, 5, Visit Seattle “I have watched in awe the sheer determination of novice sailors on the television series Race of Their Lives, and really feel I want to see if I can rise to the same challenges.”

ZUZANA VYBIRALOVA

Business manager, 38, Czech Republic, Legs 3, 6, Qingdao “When I was a teen, I suffered an injury that left me partially paralysed for a time. I have had to overcome physical pain as well as prove my mental strength. I like the notion of the Clipper Race being a race rather than your normal cruise. You are expected to push yourself to the limit.”

EMILY WOODASON

Landscape architect, 31, UK, Legs 1, 2, 3, 4, Visit Seattle “It’s the challenge that made it interesting. I have got to the point where I am lucky enough to take a sabbatical and wanted a change. I’m looking forward to the Southern Ocean, as that’s going to be the big challenge! I’m also looking forward to coming into each port and enjoying the welcomes.”

STIAN TØNNESEN

Grocery store manager, 30, Norway, RTW, PSP Logistics “I have so many expectations for the Clipper Race; to live out my dream, achieve selfrealisation, meet new people, be a good crewman and team player, sail really, really fast, compete and see the world.”

See all the crew via the team pages at www.clipperroundtheworld.com/teams

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