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

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his edition marks the tenth Clipper Race and 20 years since the event’s inception, so it is particularly poignant for me.

Since the inaugural Clipper Race in 1996, I have seen thousands of international crew transform into ocean racers and seamen.

By taking on Mother Nature’s toughest conditions, they have widened their horizons and have memories to cherish that can only be won through experience and teamwork.

As an adventurer myself, I know how stimulating and character developing a tough challenge can be.

We do see this magic change in people that only happens after experiencing nature in its rawest form.

I remain close to the action and experience the passion our crew have. I will join other ex-crew again, when myself and the whole fleet competes

in the Australian classic the Rolex Sydney Hobart in December 2015 for the second time as part of the circumnavigation.

Although I am a little older than when I first started to race, I still love to have new adventures. I competed in the solo Transatlantic Route du Rhum Race in 2014 and The Transatlantic Race in 2015.

Continuing to push yourself and setting new challenges, once you have completed the race, to continue the quest for fortitude is important.

Since 1995, Clipper Ventures has never baulked at a challenge. Everyone behind the scenes relishes the opportunity to give crew, sponsors and partners a unique experience which will achieve their varied goals.

We believe this year’s edition will be the best yet for everyone involved.

CONTENTS THE OFFICIAL RACE SOUVENIR MAGAZINE EditoR Katharine Sch채fli DEPUTY EDITOR Marina Thomas Art Editor Deborah Kelly Design Jodie Kershaw, Gillian Maher, Harriet Shephard Sub editors Tom Collins, Kirsty Reid Contributors Jonathan Levy, Amy Martindale, Chris Perera Photography Australian Associated Press, Carlo Borlenghi/ Rolex, Jon Buckle, Brian Carlin, J체erg Kaufmann, OnEdition, Press Association

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Risk Reward Courage and risk taking helped Clipper Ventures CEO William Ward grow the business from its initial concept

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Dream Big Crew member Vicky Song became the first Chinese woman in history to complete a circumnavigation

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incredible destinations The race visits nine countries and 14 cities in six continents. Find out more about the Host Ports the crews will sail into

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Race Ready Discover how the crew members train to compete in the world’s longest ocean race

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SOCIAL ACTION Corporate social responsibility is an important part of the ethos of the Clipper Race

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People Power Clipper Connect has been created to build a global community of race partners and business leaders

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a leading design Take a look at the Clipper 70, the fastest Clipper Race yacht yet

RACING REALITY The race’s virtual game and Race Viewer are highly addictive for fans at home

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TACKLING MOTHER NATURE From hurricane-force winds to icebergs, the Doldrums and Pacific rollers, many challenges lay ahead

Lead & Learn How the elite Skippers are trained to lead their novice teams through the planet’s most extreme environments

Meet the Teams Who are the sponsors and the 690 international crew members taking on the Race of Their Lives?

History Maker The Huffington Post meets Clipper Race Founder, Sir Robin Knox-Johnston, one of the UK’s most influential men

GOING GLOBAL The compelling business case behind Clipper Ventures’ sponsorship success is examined

A Taste of the Ocean Dishing up nutritious and satisfying food can make the difference between winning and losing

Living a Day Twice Groundhog Day becomes a reality when the teams cross the International Date Line

THE RACE IN NUMBERS THE RACE 40,000

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NAUTICAL MILES (SHORTEST RACE: DEN HELDER TO LONDON)

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NAUTICAL MILES (LONGEST RACE: QINGDAO TO SEATTLE)

480,000nM

DISTANCE FLEET WILL SAIL DURING THE RACE

504 h

SPENT BY EACH CREW MEMBER AT THE WHEEL DURING THE RACE

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THE MEASUREMENT OF EACH BESPOKE YACHT

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THE FASTEST SPEED RECORDED IN THE RACE

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704 PEOPLE

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The Founder of sports business intelligence and networking company iSportconnect, Sree Varma, interviews Clipper Ventures CEO William Ward and learns about his courage, adventurous spirit and bold leadership

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he day I interview William Ward he tells me he is up on a stock market investment that morning. The previous day, he was in an accident on the racetrack whilst competing in a classic car championship.

Addicted to risk taking in both business and leisure, British-born Ward, 58, has created a successful company out of what was a highly speculative investment just after he had lost out substantially in the property crash of 1990.

From a working-class background

with no business mentors, Ward has had an entrepreneurial vision from childhood.

the sport). The friend was thinking about investing in a sailing business with Sir Robin Knox-Johnston.

He grew an import company to become the industry’s biggest before selling it and reinvesting in commercial and residential property.

“We had done deals together and he had bought a company of mine,” explains Ward. “At first I was not interested. I saw my future in property and I didn’t know anything about the sailing industry.

But when the market collapsed, Ward was determined to recover. He paid off the banks and started anew, building his business back up to the point where it had some capital again.

Then, in 1995, he had a phone call from an old friend and business associate whom he had sailed with in his school team (Ward didn’t enjoy

“I decided to meet with Sir Robin anyway. I learnt that lots of people were ready to sign up to race, so there was a market for an amateur global yacht race.

“I could feel Sir Robin’s passion for the idea and that of the crew when

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Sir Robin will risk his life during his sailing adventures, but won’t take big risks in business – whereas I thrive in doing so

“Sir Robin will risk his life during his sailing adventures, but won’t take big risks in business – whereas I thrive on doing so. His reputation is worth much more than money.

But I saw he would not let things go, even if they were not easy, which is also my philosophy.

“The first two or three months were hard understanding each other, but we built a fantastic friendship based on mutual respect.

“The business model for interlinked sponsorship and crew fee revenue streams was strong.

I could see Sir Robin’s vision for building wealth and return on investment for sponsors early on.

“We had each other’s back and I knew I could rely on him. That gives you strength. That kind of trust is rare, but it did not mean business was any easier.”

The first race started in 1996 with 186 crew sailing in a fleet of eight boats. Only Sir Robin or William would go to the stopover port and

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reading their application forms. I went ahead and invested £1.8 million in the initial edition of the race.

they didn’t pay themselves a salary for the first few years.

in an extra £1 million, along with money from investors and the bank.

“There was a real camaraderie amongst us and the crews; the enthusiasm was infectious,” continues Ward.

“The ten new Clipper 68 boats gave us a 40% increase in crew numbers and took the business to the next level on a sound and sustainable footing.”

“It was only at the crew party at the end that we decided to do another race. We saw the passion and we could also see the potential for sponsorship.”

Before the Millennium, The Times of London newspaper was looking to follow a different event in a city versus city challenge in the UK. The paper became the race’s title sponsor for the third edition. With the media and advertising boost, the sponsorship really put the race on the map according to Ward.

But Clipper Ventures was competing against rival amateur race the BT Global Challenge.

However, their business model was different and Ward and KnoxJohnston felt it wasn’t as robust.

“We decided we needed to commission a new fleet to attract more crew and sponsors. We put

That courageous spirit paid off and the business has gone from strength to strength, driving demand from crew and sponsors for an even bigger fleet.

With the introduction of twelve Clipper 70s in the ninth edition in 2013-14, Ward believes Clipper Ventures’ unique proposition is now maturing into a “very successful” global sponsorship platform.

“We are obviously successful, but we are still competing against other more mainstream sports like rugby and football for the sponsorship dollar.

“Our business model is not typical.

We can activate globally at the key ports and we tailor-make packages for our partners – it is very personal.

“There are so many different dimensions – you don’t get that

Clipper Ventures CEO William Ward (right) with Founder and Chairman Sir Robin Knox-Johnston outside 10 Downing Street with Conrad Bird, Director of the GREAT campaign.

with other sports. There are tangible opportunities to do business and influence customers alongside global PR and media exposure.

too, and often pick up advice from them. The common denominator is that they are all achievers and highly motivated.”

“The human side opens up internal engagement with employees and networking through sailing days and regattas,” says Ward. “For destinations there is high economic impact from hosting the race, plus trade, investment and effective tourism promotion on a world stage.

Ward is also exploring different avenues and new business opportunities for Clipper Ventures. The most recent is remote telemedicine business ClipperTelemed+™ which is a joint venture with Clipper Race partner PRAXES Medical Group.

“What works for sponsors now has changed dramatically from 20 years ago, and we have worked hard to evolve with the market to deliver more value for our partners.”

In 2014, Ward was made a GREAT Britain Ambassador by the UK’s Prime Minister, David Cameron, in recognition of his contribution to the UK’s most ambitious international marketing campaign ever, the GREAT campaign, which features a branded yacht in the race.

“I’m very patriotic, so to be part of this special club is a great honour. I have been very lucky to meet highly influential people that shape the world.

Working on the race, I have seen how leaders work round the world and have learnt from them.

“There are strong characters to be found in the UK. I particularly admire Richard Branson. He never gives up. I see that attitude in our crew members

ClipperTelemed+™ doctors are able to provide remote medical emergency and general support 24/7 to all seafarers, from the crew of large cargo ships to superyacht crew and solo yachtsmen. The service has halved Clipper Race crew insurance claims and hospital visits, and reduces the number of costly and lengthy medevacs, saving shipping companies big money.

But Ward’s focus and motivation is introducing brands, be they places, products or services, to the unrivalled proposition of the Clipper Race.

“We provide a unique opportunity which is highly effective and delivers an excellent return on investment. I may have taken a big risk and leap of faith at the outset, but the journey has been worthwhile. It gives me enormous pride to see the race go around the world, bringing a great sense of achievement to crew and outstanding success for our partners,” concludes Ward.

CONTINUED SUCCESS 2015 2013

690 CREW 670 CREW

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12 The number of years the longest-standing sponsor, Qingdao, has participated $100m generated in new business for one partner following race sponsorship $5m in economic impact for one destination brand

DREAM BIG Courageous sailor Vicky Song made history during the Clipper 2013-14 Race when she became the first Chinese woman to complete a circumnavigation. With her mother battling terminal cancer, Vicky vowed she would never give up – so long as her mum promised to keep fighting, too

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I want to show other people life is precious, so make the most of it

I had to keep going for my mum’s sake, to make her proud. When we arrived home during the Qingdao stopover, more than halfway through the race, she was waiting for me on the pontoon. I just burst into tears.

We all knew the race was going to come to an end. But when you sail, live and breathe on a boat with people for eleven months, it’s very difficult to just step off. They become your support system and your family.

It was a privilege to stand on stage with my team at Race Finish after everything we had been through.

There were times when I thought I wouldn’t be able to complete the

challenge. It’s not just about the sailing, but also the psychological side of it, too – and a lightning strike and hurricanes meant that, at times, life was extreme.

We may not have won the race, but we were recognised for our seamanship skills. We received the Henri Lloyd Clipper Race Seamanship Award for going to the rescue of another team after a Mayday call.

After finishing the race and flying back home, being able to fling my arms around my mum after all her support was incredible.

Sadly, she died three months after I returned. I cherish every moment we shared. Making her proud was always so important to me. I want to show other people life is precious, so make sure you make the most of it.

I have now finished my book – dedicated to my mum – and there is a TV series that’s airing on Beijing TV about my achievements. I was

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f course there were times when I thought, can I really do this?

It was tough, relentless at times on board the Qingdao yacht – but so worth it.

also recognised as a brave risk taker at Fortune Magazine’s Most Powerful Woman International Summit in Hong Kong upon my return.

I am enjoying the chance to share my experiences and story with the people of China and want to help inspire others to try sailing. I am also completing my qualifications with the aim of becoming a Clipper Race Skipper one day.

It’s important for me to have other adventures on the horizon. In October 2015 I will join my friend and Chinese record-breaking solo circumnavigator Guo Chuan in Qingdao to sail the maritime version of the Silk Road. We will stop off in Singapore, Sri Lanka, India, Egypt, the UK and The Netherlands.

For me, the Clipper Race was a life-changing experience which will never be forgotten. It reminds me every day to continue to dream big. Nothing is impossible if you believe in yourself.

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POWER SUPPLY

Hyde Sails propel the Clipper Race yachts around the world in extreme racing conditions. Their team explains the production processes involved

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he sails are the allimportant additional crew member. Always on watch. Powering the fleet. Each of the twelve Clipper 70 yachts carries a wardrobe of eleven different sails.

In total, the combined sail area across the entire fleet is 197,616 sq feet. To lay all the sails out flat you would need an area the size of almost three football pitches – or 66 doubles tennis courts.

These are of varying weights and sizes to match the different conditions experienced. The mainsail alone comes in at 250kg.

The wardrobe includes a mainsail, staysail, windseeker, yankee 1, 2, and 3, plus a heavy, medium and lightweight spinnaker.

Hyde Sails is one of the largest sailmakers in the world, offering service and sales support in every region. Design and management takes place in Southampton, UK. Production takes place at a specialist loft located in the Philippines, where more than 250 staff manufacture everything from Optimist dinghy sails to the highest-performing material for One-Design keelboats.

More than 8,500m of 7oz to 14oz woven polyester fabric is used to make the Clipper 70 sails, along with more than 15,000m of 1.5oz to 2.3oz spinnaker nylon.

Around 8,000m of rope and lines is used in the luff, leech and foot construction of the sails for the whole fleet, and more than 2,000 other component parts are required to complete all twelve suits. Rigorous

sail testing is then carried out by staff back in the UK. Following the introduction of the Clipper 70 fleet, the Hyde Sails team worked closely with the yacht’s architect, designer and race team to develop and modify the new sails.

The sails have also been adapted for the 2015-16 edition following feedback from Skippers and crew, with entirely new sets being produced for each yacht.

The Hyde Sails team continue to offer crew support with a pre-race sail repair training day and advice on how best to care for and preserve the sails to avoid having penalty points applied for damage. The international team also offer technical support at every stopover.

MAKING CHANGES

Clipper 2015-16 Race sail wardrobe updates include: Dimension changes to staysails and asymmetric spinnaker, reducing foot length on staysail to improve sheeting angle, and luff length on spinnakers to help with ease of setting All asymmetric spinnakers are being fitted with a removable non-active sheet retaining system Slide spacing on mainsail has been slightly modified Yankee 1 has had a slight change to mould shape Start your next adventure at www.hydesails.com

Race Director Justin Taylor looks at the challenges that lay ahead for crew pitting themselves against all that the elements have to throw at them

THE WORLD’S LONGEST OCEAN RACE

ROUTE London, UK to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil DATE August – September 2015 ESTIMATED DAYS AT SEA 28 DISTANCE 5,186nM

The Canary Islands are on the direct route to Rio. The decision whether to leave them to the east, sail through the middle or pass on the west delivers a major tactical headache. Get it wrong and you are caught in the wind shadow of the huge mountains that extend for more than 100 miles out to sea.

After starting from the Thames Estuary, the fleet will face the likelihood of prevailing winds, which means several days of challenging upwind sailing to pass the North West corner of France. Then the notorious Bay of Biscay must be swiftly crossed.

Spinnakers are likely to be set for as much as two weeks. The spinnakers have to last another 40,000 nautical miles, so it’s a fine balance between pushing hard in the early stages and risk suffering damage to kit or taking it too easy and missing out on a podium place.

Skippers will then be watching for developing incoming low pressure systems heading across the Atlantic Ocean.

Next up is the dreaded Doldrums (Inter Tropical Convergence Zone), where wind holes, squalls, humidity and unpredictable conditions will

LEG 1: THE ATLANTIC TRADE WINDS LEG

try the patience of even the most stoic crew members. And a visit to the Court of King Neptune – as crews cross the Equator and go from the Northern to the Southern Hemisphere – is a highlight.

LEG 2: THE SOUTH ATLANTIC LEG ROUTE Rio de Janeiro, Brazil to Cape Town, South Africa DATE October 2015 ESTIMATED DAYS AT SEA 16 DISTANCE 3,417nM From the vibrant city of Rio, the South Atlantic beckons. Tactical decisions need to be made relating to the anti-clockwise winds swirling around the South Atlantic high pressure system.

Heading south before turning east will be the longer route, but with more consistent wind. Heading east directly shaves off hundreds of miles but could leave the yachts too close to the windless centre of the high pressure system.

Albatross will be the fleet’s companion as the race dips into the fringes of the Southern Ocean.

The waves south of Africa will have been building all the way across the Atlantic and coupled with a strong breeze, crews will experience the excitement of surfing their yachts down the faces of large ocean swell. Boat speeds will be in excess of 20 knots.

As the teams race towards the famous Cape of Good Hope and the leg’s finish line, the wind shadow from the mighty Table Mountain can deliver a painful last few miles.

LEG 3: THE SOUTHERN OCEAN LEG ROUTE Cape Town, South Africa to Albany, Western Australia DATE October – November 2015 ESTIMATED DAYS AT SEA 24 DISTANCE 4,845nM Known as the Southern Ocean Sleigh Ride, the exhilarating conditions will be some of the most testing of the circumnavigation. The fleet encountered two hurricanes and gusting winds of up to 100 knots at this stage of the 2013-14 edition.

Crew must stay in a channel between the light airs to the north and rapidly deteriorating weather conditions to the south, where the wind comes straight up from Antarctica.

Those who get it right will see exactly what the Clipper 70s are made of –

surfing downwind at more than 25 knots on swells higher than buildings.

Despite the punishing conditions of the Roaring Forties, the Southern Ocean is known amongst sailors as the place to experience Mother Nature at her most raw and beautiful.

LEG 4: THE AUSTRALIA LEG ROUTE Albany, Western Australia to Sydney; Sydney to Hobart; Hobart to Airlie Beach, Queensland DATE December 2015 – January 2016 ESTIMATED DAYS AT SEA 26 DISTANCE 4,358nM ALBANY, WESTERN AUSTRALIA TO SYDNEY The vast continent of Australia sits above cold Antarctic waters, where icebergs flow north. Going further

south than on any other leg, this race goes through one of the most inhospitable parts of the planet.

Sea, where it splits from the South Equatorial Current, down the east coast of Australia.

Going south of the rhumb line to get stronger westerly winds may be the fastest option but will add extra miles.

It can reach speeds of up to seven knots in the shallower waters along the Australian continental shelf, but is generally measured at two to three knots.

The next stage of the race is an upwind leg against the East Australian Current. Crews will be rewarded for their efforts with the beautiful sight of Sydney Harbour after a gruelling race.

Even though the race is held in the Australian summer, “southerly buster” storms often make the Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race cold, bumpy and very challenging.

SYDNEY TO HOBART With a spectacular start in Sydney Harbour, alongside Australia’s pedigree racing yachts and a 150,000-strong crowd, the fleet will sail out into the Tasman Sea. Bass Strait (nicknamed the Paddock) has a dangerous personality – it can be dead calm or spectacularly grand. The water is relatively shallow and the winds can be strong. These two elements combined often create a steep and difficult sea.

After racing down the east coast of Tasmania, the fleet turns right at Tasman Island. It is a mistake to think the race is almost over at this stage. The winds are often fickle and can vary in strength and direction within a few miles. The teams will also battle strong currents as they pass through Storm Bay for the finish up the Derwent River.

HOBART TO AIRLIE BEACH, QUEENSLAND This is an upwind race that will be dominated by the East Australian Current. The oceanic current moves warm water from the tropical Coral

Couple this with headwinds from prevailing North Easterlies and this makes for one very laborious race.

LEG 5: THE ASIA-PACIFIC LEG ROUTE Airlie Beach, Queensland to Ðà Nẵng, Viet Nam; Ðà Nẵng, Viet Nam to Qingdao, China DATE January – March 2016 ESTIMATED DAYS AT SEA 45 DISTANCE 6,070nM

extremes. The heat below decks will be difficult to cope with in the early stages. It will stay with the fleet until it nears Taiwan and the entrance to the Yellow Sea. The fleet will meet challenging headwinds that provide the most extreme conditions of the race and, as the teams head back into a Northern Hemisphere winter, the temperatures will quickly plummet.

The yachts will also have to deal with the world’s largest fishing fleet and be on the lookout for floating debris, making it a highly stressful end to the race.

LEG 6: THE MIGHTY PACIFIC LEG

AIRLIE BEACH, QUEENSLAND TO ÐÀ NẴNG, VIET NAM

ROUTE Qingdao, China to Seattle, USA DATE March – April 2016 ESTIMATED DAYS AT SEA 28 DISTANCE 5,868nM

This is one of the most testing races of the whole circumnavigation, with teams pushed to their mental and physical limits.

The Pacific Ocean is the world’s largest and at times, the closest humans on the teams will be to those on the International Space Station.

The fleet will head north from Australia through “Cyclone Alley” into a mixture of powerful squalls, blistering temperatures and frustrating wind holes, which will test patience.

Fog and fishing boats are in store from the first day and there could also be snow.

On the Clipper 2013-14 Race, one yacht was knocked down by a water spout which rolled the boat through 120 degrees in swirling winds over 100 knots.

Once north of the Equator, the fleet will leave Papua New Guinea to port and start a light airs battle in high temperatures until they break through into the winds of the North East Monsoon. ÐÀ NẴNG, VIET NAM TO QINGDAO, CHINA The race to China is one of

The first key milestone will be off the southern tip of Japan.

Then Skippers are faced with the age-old dilemma: take the shortest or great circle route and risk headwinds or take the southern route, which is longer but has a following wind.

The leg is notorious for the huge Pacific rollers that pick up yachts and allow them to surf at 30 knots down into the trough ahead.

Keeping a competitive focus, preserving kit and looking after crew morale will be a constant challenge.

In the closing stages, the variable conditions off the Californian coast can prove to be frustrating.

LEG 7: THE USA COASTTO-COAST LEG ROUTE Seattle, USA to Panama City; Panama City to New York, USA DATE April – June 2016 ESTIMATED DAYS AT SEA 41 DISTANCE 6,185nM SEATTLE, USA TO PANAMA CITY Thermal layers give way to sunscreen on the first part of the penultimate leg. The big question is whether to take the inshore or offshore route. The Californian Current flows south, but the helping hand this gives the fleet can be counteracted by heating effects from the North American land mass, which might change the winds unfavourably.

The race down to the coast of Mexico should be a fast one, but as the breeze becomes lighter the racing becomes more intense.

Conditions near the ITCZ (Inter Tropical Convergence Zone – or Doldrums) could be key in deciding the final finishing positions.

PANAMA CITY TO NEW YORK, USA Once the fleet has transited the 41 nautical miles of the Panama Canal, the yachts will set off on an upwind battle north.

Lighter winds near the Windward Passage, between the islands of Cuba and Hispaniola, mark the exit from the Caribbean Sea into the Atlantic Ocean.

Wind will be variable because of the depressions coming from the North American land mass.

Many sail changes will be required to keep the boats going as fast as possible in the right direction.

Throw in the Gulf Stream, which

can reach speeds of more than three knots, and it makes a very interesting race for those watching at home – and a very stressful one for those taking part.

Thunderstorms are likely to provide some spectacular backdrops, with the air alive with static and lightning cracking into the sea around the finish line in the Ambrose Channel outside the Big Apple.

LEG 8: THE ATLANTIC HOMECOMING LEG ROUTE New York, USA to Derry~Londonderry, Northern Ireland; Derry~Londonderry, Northern Ireland to Den Helder, The Netherlands; Den Helder, The Netherlands to Thames Estuary, UK DATE June – July 2016 ESTIMATED DAYS AT SEA 26 DISTANCE 4,153nM NEW YORK, USA TO DERRY~LONDONDERRY, NORTHERN IRELAND The first part of this race will be dominated by the low pressure systems coming off the coast of America and the Labrador Current, which flows south and then bends east to west around Newfoundland.

Fog banks and changing winds will test the crews.

On the classic race route across the Atlantic there is the potential for some very fast sailing. At the southern tip of Newfoundland are the Grand Banks, an area renowned for thick fog and light winds as the Labrador Current drags down cold water from the Arctic.

The fleet will pass close to the wreck of the Titanic before heading up over the Flemish Cap – the setting for The Perfect Storm. The fleet will be on constant iceberg watch as it nears the ice fields.

On the Clipper 2013-14 Race the course had to be moved two degrees south after several growlers (smaller pieces of floating, submerged ice) were spotted.

Although the prevailing westerly winds should make this a fast crossing, the high pressure systems of the Summer have a habit of shifting further north, allowing light winds to block progress on the approach into Northern Ireland.

DERRY~LONDONDERRY, NORTHERN IRELAND TO DEN HELDER, THE NETHERLANDS The fleet will head north and around the top of the British Isles and through Pentland Firth, before sailing into the North Sea and setting a south-easterly course towards Den Helder.

This race will be heavily influenced by the depressions that come much further north across the Atlantic during the summer months. It could prove to be a testing race if conditions deteriorate in the shallow waters of the North Sea, studded with offshore oil installations.

DEN HELDER, THE NETHERLANDS TO THAMES ESTUARY, UK (FINISH) Some of the podium positions are still likely to be up for grabs and with a short sprint across the North Sea, there is everything to play for in the short 36-hour long race. The winds might be painfully light or the UK could be experiencing strong south-westerly winds, which could well mean a testing upwind beat to the finish.

The fleet will need to navigate carefully around the North Sea’s oil rigs and sandbanks off the Thames Estuary before finishing the 40,000 mile circumnavigation and taking part in the victory parade up the River Thames.

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Watches made by the Race’s Official Timekeeper Elliot Brown are built to go the distance, writes surfer Mat Chapman, editor of surf-report.co.uk

lliot Brown’s mission is to build handsome, everyday watches with greater natural durability than any other watch.

They create watches that effortlessly soak up harsh conditions and look just as good with a shirt as they do over foulies. The perfect watches for active travellers and sports people like myself.

Elliot Brown is unusual in that they test every watch in water up to 200m of pressure, but they wanted to put a standard watch through

conditions far beyond what could be considered as normal use, too.

perfectly intact despite the corrosive effects of salt water.

A Bloxworth 929-007 watch was fixed at the bottom of Poole Harbour, UK, and left there for six months through the winter to suffer the effects of prolonged salt water corrosion and a constantly low temperature.

It was an extreme test of corrosion and water resistance, and proves that any watch that can withstand six months underwater has a kind of honest durability – which is exactly what Elliot Brown sets out to achieve.

After six months, they cleaned the face just enough to reveal the dial – ticking as normal. Once dried, a little of the crust cracked off the case back, revealing the polished surface which, incredibly, was still

Elliot Brown is producing 1,000 special edition Clipper 2015-16 Race crew member watches that have been built to go the distance during the circumnavigation. They cost £395 each and are available from www.elliotbrownwatches.com

RACE TO WIN Winning Skipper Eric Holden reveals the skills needed to lead a successful Clipper Race crew

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He reveals how his team achieved victory.

HAVE THE OUTCOME AS A GOAL The approach we took was to start with a winning mindset and trust that the skills and results will follow.

We were always searching for ways to improve. Every decision would take into account how that would affect our performance. By working towards a common goal, individual team members were willing to make personal sacrifices for the benefit of the team. There will be setbacks, but if you can maintain that belief in yourselves you’ll be much more likely to succeed.

STRIKING A BALANCE We generally followed a conservative strategy with periods of intense effort at key moments.

By nurturing our sails early on, they were in good condition to be pushed hard later in the race.

EMPOWER THE TEAM From the first moments, we were responsible for each other. In a very short period of time the team will be relied upon for the safe operation of the boat. The Skipper must do all in their power to help the team gain the skill to take care of themselves, each other and the boat. It is not easy being a Race Skipper. The sooner the crew members can fend for themselves, the easier the job will become.

THE SKIPPER’S INFLUENCE The team will mirror the behaviour of the Skipper. Behave in a professional manner and the team will respect you. Show your crew compassion and you’ll be rewarded with loyalty and hard work. It can be a fine line finding the right balance of professionalism and familiarity.

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There is little rest, though you do get a chance for banter – particularly in the wee hours of the night. It’s amazing where the conversation will drift.

Preparations to make the day’s bread start early. The Mothers tucked away in the galley will probably miss another spectacular sunrise.

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The Mother Watch prepares breakfast – and those of us on watch are happy that there’s only another hour to go before we can eat and go to bed.

I get woken up from my slumber 30 minutes before I am due on watch.

Getting out of the penthouse suites (aka top bunks) can be a challenge.

Then it’s time to pull on some clothes and try to get the grey matter going.

I’ve probably only been asleep for two to two-and-a-half hours, maximum three if I was super quick drifting off, so there is usually a little amount of disorientation.

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Life on board is very regimented. The crew will eat three meals (and maybe a treat for supper) at watch change, have several snacks and a ‘wet wipe shower’. The navigation log must be completed hourly, blogs and images are sent and we must check navigation and tactics.

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Chilli con carne is served up with some of the freshly made bread.

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Afterwards, myself and our other Watch Leader analyse the latest position reports (aka the scheds) for the rest of the fleet with the Skipper.

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Four further hours speed past as we take turns to helm, sail trim, grind, keep lookout and check gear for any sign of equipment damage.

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For those who can’t sleep, some iPod time, a book or watching wildlife from the upwind rail are alternative options.

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Racing goes on as before, with torches pointing up at the sails to check for trim in the dark.

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The air is at its coldest and the crew their most tired, so there are plenty of hot drinks, singing of songs or telling of jokes to keep spirits high.

The Clipper Race’s Learning and Development Partner and Team Sponsor Mission Performance helps train the elite Race Skippers before and during the ocean odyssey. Director, and former Royal Marine, Rob Lewis describes the leadership programme

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It takes a special kind of leader to be able to motivate a team from such diverse backgrounds and experiences.

The Skippers need to be equipped with the skills and confidence to lead themselves and others consistently, to build their teams effectively and manage their leadership communications appropriately. It is also important to develop mutual trust and support to cement them as a peer group team for the race.

During the last race, we had the opportunity to work with all twelve Skippers and many crew. We boiled down their insights to fundamental leadership and teamwork lessons. If the Skippers can master these well, it will make a real difference.

Key themes we aim to develop include effective communication, self-awareness, conflict resolution, adaptive leadership styles and how best to build high-performing, cohesive teams and cultures.

The 2015-16 Race Skippers started their new roles with a trip to the Brecon Beacons National Park, Wales, for a training exercise. They were also joined by former crew members from the last race who shared their own personal experiences.

Lessons from some of Mission Performance’s facilitators, such as our elite sportspeople, polar explorers and experts from the performing arts worlds, helped deliver coaching that will be ongoing.

Topics include Watch Leader selection and leadership, meetings and routines on board, induction for those joining on new legs, and strategy and implications.

We will provide support and coaching for Skippers and crew members at various stopovers. In addition, we are introducing a remote mobile learning platform.

Ninety-second video refreshers with associated actions or ‘to do’s’ will strengthen competence and give additional confidence as the race progresses.

No matter what background, age or physical ability, the Skippers must harness everyone together to get the most out of their crew members and the boat.

TOUGHEST JOB ON THE OCEAN Race Director Justin Taylor and Deputy Race Director Mark Light lead an intense five-month inhouse Skipper training programme following their appointment. There are practical and theoretical elements, including instruction from the Royal Yachting Association – the UK’s official yachting body.

Navigation, meteorology, maintenance, communications and medical training all take place, as well as advanced sail training.

“Clipper Race Skippers are able to take on huge physical and mental challenges to successfully lead their novice teams,” says Justin. “Therefore, the level of intensity of the training is very high to match what will be one of the toughest jobs on the ocean.”

MEET THE TEAMS Six hundred and ninety crew aged between 18 and 74, from 44 different nationalities and working in 347 individual occupations – but with one united goal

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HUW FERNIE, 32, UK VISIT SEATTLE Huw’s love of sailing developed from family holidays as a child. After getting a degree in Aeronautical Engineering from the University of Glasgow, he decided to focus on sailing. He has worked as a Clipper Race Training Mate since 2012.

PETER THORNTON, 38, UK GREAT BRITAIN Peter progressed from a Sea Scout to being awarded an MBE aged 25, for service as the Flag Lieutenant

to the First Sea Lord and Admiralty Board at the Royal Fleet Auxiliary.

After 15 years of service, Peter moved into sailing chartered yachts.

DANIEL SMITH, 31, UK DERRY~LONDONDERRY ~DOIRE Daniel is a Senior Yachting and Watersports Instructor who has been sailing since he was a boy.

The Scotsman, who graduated with a degree in Computer Science, is a former Scottish Schools National Champion sailor.

OLIVIER CARDIN, 45, FRANCE LMAX EXCHANGE Olivier is the first French Skipper in the race’s history. Olivier has a rich racing history. The former IT Project Manager took his wife and three young children sailing round the world in 2011.

WENDY TUCK, 50, AUSTRALIA ÐÀ NẴNG VIET NAM Wendy is the first Australian female Skipper in the race and has spent the last decade as a Sailing Instructor and Charter Skipper. So far, she has

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GREG MILLER, 40, UK MISSION PERFORMANCE Greg spent 24 years serving in the British Army and has vast experience of sailing different vessels. Greg teaches and assesses crew at the Joint Services Adventurous Sail Training Centre.

MAX STUNELL, 34, UK PSP LOGISTICS Max started sailing during his school days in Portsmouth, UK. He spent a few years working in advertising before returning to sailing full time on the south coast.

ASHLEY SKETT, 31, UK GARMIN Ashley is a former Firefighter and

marks being accepted into the Royal Marines as one of his greatest achievements. He has spent the last couple of years training Clipper Race crew, as well as working as a Training Skipper for Irish Offshore Sailing.

DARREN LADD, 50, UK ICHORCOAL Darren has had careers in the oil and gas industry and in IT, but says he always felt restless before moving into sailing. Darren started working for the Clipper Race as a Training Mate in 2011.

IGOR GOTLIBOVYCH, 28, UKRAINE/GERMANY QINGDAO His dual nationality means Igor is both the first Ukrainian and first German Skipper. Igor, who has a PhD in Experimental Atomic Physics,

is the youngest of the 2015-16 Skippers but has already garnered years of sailing experience.

DIANE REID, 42, CANADA CLIPPERTELEMED+ The first Canadian woman to be appointed as a Clipper Race Skipper, Diane has combined her career as a racer and instructor.

She has competed in races such as the Mini Transat (from Northern Europe to Guadeloupe).

JIM PRENDERGAST, 40, UK UNICEF UK After studying Economics, History and Politics at university, Jim embarked on a sales career. He has spent the last decade working as a sailor and instructor, including three years as a Clipper Race Training Skipper. He also worked for HM Coastguard.

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As Seattle continues to grow into a top international destination for tourists and business travellers, the new Team Sponsor will use this partnership to publicise the city to key markets during race stopovers.

Its goal through its marketing efforts is to enhance the employment opportunities and economic prosperity of the region.

“We are excited to brand a boat with the colours of the Emerald City and our iconic skyline to help further this growth,” continued Tom. Seattle is home to industry leaders

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such as Microsoft, Amazon.com and Boeing.

“We are a city of innovation, a city that in many ways has helped shrink the world because of our aeroplanes, our computer software and our burning desire to make a difference. This skill set and mentality is also necessary for the courageous crew who are about to circumnavigate the globe,” added Tom. Visit Seattle representatives will visit key cities on the race to network, hold events and promote Seattle as a destination.

The city will also be a Host Port, welcoming the crew at the end of the Mighty Pacific leg from Qingdao, China. www.visitseattle.org Twitter: @VisitSeattle

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TEAM SHEET Emily Bambridge 32, British, Regional NVQ Trainer 1 6 7 8 Stephen Bantloft 49, British, Director 8 Vernon Barker 55, British, Company Managing Director 7 8 Chris Beddoes 61, British, Chartered Chemical Engineer 1 4 7 8 Helena Blomqvist 50, Swedish, Retired 5 Pablo Borrego Rutllant 36, Spanish, Consultant 1 Amanda Cheesley 56, British, Nurse Advisor 2 Andrew Chesser 53, British, Solicitor 2 Laszlo Dacher 47, Hungarian, IT Consultant 1 Luke Dernedde 31, Australian, Spatial Data Coordinator 4 5 Ana Downer-Duprey 22, British, Bartender RTW Diane Duncan 55, British, Water Policy and Technology Specialist 2 Andy Fonseca 39, British, Airline Pilot 3 David Gabarain 34, Spanish, Mechanical Engineer 4 Katharine Garner 57, British, Retired 2 3 Alejandra Gomez 40, Chilean, Project Manager 5 6 7 Michael Gorrill 61, British, Consultant 1 2 Rosalind Guy 46, British, IT Training Consultant RTW

visit seattle Jonathan Haines 45, British, IT Manager 7 8 Sean Hanan 62, British, Company Director RTW Mia Hartwell 27, British, Brand Manager 7 8 Susanna Hetherton 68, British, Retired Teacher 1 Michael Jones 32, Barbadian, Dive Instructor RTW Nikolas Kaupke 22, German, Medical Student 7 Jesse Kivialho 30, Finnish, IT Management Consultant RTW Mike Knight 43, British, Principle Engineer 3 4 Lars Lind 45, Danish, Banker 8 Amancio Maciá 53, Spanish, Events Producer RTW Kalle Malmiharju 44, Finnish, Horse Breeder 5 6 Anita Mattison 43, British, Director RTW John Mccaffery 28, British, Research Fellow 1 6 Sean Mchugh 31, Irish, Financial Engineer 2 sebastian mocanu 39, Romanian, Audit Partner 8 Balazs Moldovanyi 37, Hungarian, Executive Software Engineer 8 Dana Nichols 32, American, Tax Accountant 1 2 3 4 5 7 8 Rachel Oatley 44, British, Personal Assistant 4

Lucy O’Connor 28, British, Junior Doctor 1 3 Kärri Palts 29, Estonian, Head of Marketing RTW Anna Philpot 40, British, IT Trainer 7 Leo Romanenko 27, British, Management Consultant 1 2 3 8 Sean Scanlon 44, British, Solicitor 8 Glen Singleton 5 Stephen Sonneveld 60, Australian, Doctor 5 Rachel southall 38, British, Doctor 3 Pawel Stawicki 38, Polish, Pharmacist/Manager 6 Stephen Swift 46, British, Director 2 Susanne Vaih 43, Danish, Occupational Psychologist 4 Jan Van De Laar 31, Dutch, Film Visual Effects RTW Bob Warren 62, American, Retired 7 Albert Watson 72, Australian, Mechanical Engineer/ Company Director RTW Andrew Wheatley 50, British, Finance Manager 1 Joseph Wiggin 39, British, Occupational Psychologist 3 James Withers 50, British, Programme Management 3 4 Richard Wyles 46, British, Consulting Partner 2 Ben Xu 41, American, Engineer 6

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he GREAT Britain campaign is proud to be entering a GREAT Clipper 70 into the race for a second year running.

“Many of the qualities seen in the Clipper Race crews are similar to those that are needed to succeed in today’s highly competitive world – courage, passion, resilience and a sense of adventure,” said Conrad Bird, Director of the GREAT Britain Campaign.

GREAT Britain is the UK Government’s most ambitious international marketing campaign to date. It showcases the very best of what Britain has to offer in order to encourage the world to visit, study and do business with the UK. Globally, British Embassies and Consulates promote the UK through the campaign, which is now active in more than 144 countries.

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As the Clipper Race makes its way around the world, UK Trade and Investment will be promoting the best companies in the marine sector, profiling experts in advanced manufacturing and showcasing some of the global-leading tech companies based in the UK. The campaign aims to deliver increased levels of trade, investment, tourism and high-quality students and has already delivered £1.2bn to the UK economy.

Mr Bird added: “I wish Peter and the team all the best of luck. All of us across Government look forward to following the team’s progress throughout the race.” www.gov.uk/britainisgreat Twitter: @GREATBritain

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With the GREAT Britain campaign partnering with the Clipper Race again, the partnership will continue to raise the profile of the UK around the world at every stop

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“I have the desire to put what I’ve learnt at sea so far into a race which I really believe has no equal”

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TEAM SHEET CHRISTINE ADAMS 61, British, Retired Civil Servant 7 8 SAMANTHA ADAMS 42, British, Advertising Sales Director 2 3 MARTIN ANNING 56, Australian, Beef Farmer 8 ELISE BAKKER 21, Dutch, Student 6 KEITH BARKER 59, British, Retired Management 1 2 3 7 DAVID BARRAL 53, British, CEO 4 NOEL BEAVIS 37, British, Head of Scheduling 6 7 8 DHRUV BORUAH 33, Indian, E-commerce Consultant 1 WILLIAM BROWN 57, British, VP Oilfield Services Company RTW PENNY CARTER 74, British, Retired 7 CLAIRE CHAPMAN 35, British, Solicitor RTW JOHN CHARLES 50, British, Retired RTW SYLVIA CHESTERS 61, British, Retired Paramedic 4 5 FAYE MARIA CHRISTOPHERSON 33, British, Doctor 4 5 6 SHARON COLLINGE 45, British, Psychologist 1 7 MATTHEW CONNELL 22, British, Student 5 6 7 8 NICK ELLIS 61, British, Engineer 7 CHARLOTTE EVANS 24, British, Alpine Skier 5 ROWAN FERNANDO 19, British, Student 3 4 5 6

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MARK GALLAGHER 54, British, Landlord 3 4 LESLIE HAMILTON 63, Canadian, Surgeon 8 RUPERT HAMILTON 32, British, Barrister 5 ANDREW HENDLEY 34, British, Finance RTW IVAN HOWE 61, New Zealander, Farmer/Salesperson 4 DAVID HUTCHINGS 68, British, Investment Advisor 1 DAN HARDY 33, British, Commentator and Former UFC Fighter 1 TIM LAWSON 51, British, Management Consultant 3 8 DAVID LEWIS 50, British, Director 1 2 3 8 SHARON LIM 25, British, Student 8 BILL LUCAS 27, British, Former Rower 3 HEIDI MALEIN 47, British, Accountant 2 ANDREW MATHER 50, British, Projects Director 3 DAWN MILLER 44, British, Training Coordinator 7 ANTON MITCHELL 58, British, Sales Manager 1 2 MANDY MITTEN 54, British, Chartered Accountancy MD 1 2 BEN MOIR 38, Australian, Managing Director 7 CHARLOTTE MORTON-HAWORTH 33, British, Bid Manager 4 AMANDA NAVALKAR 43, Australian/British,

Mental Health Nurse RTW PHIL ORFORD 53, British, CEO RTW DEEPAK PANDE 49, Indian, Group Head of Marketing 8 UMAIR PATEL 29, Pakistani, Mechanical Engineer 2 JACKIE PATTON 54, British, Retired Special Education Teacher 7 8 DEBBIE PORTER 43, British, Civil Servant 1 2 SUNIL PRABHAKAR 59, Indian, Business Owner RTW NOREEN RAHMAN 32, British, Teacher 1 NATHAN ROBERTSON 38, British, Former Badminton Player 8 SIMON ROSBOTTOM 48, British, Civil Engineering Project Manager RTW BRETT SHINNEBARGER 29, American, Portfolio Manager 6 MARK SWIFT 49, British, Head of Communications 8 MIKE TATHAM 55, British, Crane Driver RTW MEMNIA THEODOROU 33, Cypriot, Dentist 1 MEL THOMPSON 45, British, Teacher 5 6 THYE KOK TNG 49, Singaporean, Global Procurement Director 2

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This is the third consecutive race to feature a Derry~Londonderry~Doire entry and the city will once again be a Host Port tourism by changing the perception of the city and putting it on the map.

Having come through a troubled history, Derry City and Strabane District Council are progressing with building a new legacy for the area, through many methods – including the global marketing campaign entitled ‘Our New Story.’

Councillor Elisha McCallion, Mayor of Derry City and Strabane District, says: “Derry~Londonderry~Doire has always dared to ‘dream big.’

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“Sponsoring a team allows us an unrivalled year-long, global marketing opportunity to showcase our city as a world-class tourist destination.

Through activation in key Host Ports, we benefit from fantastic networking opportunities.

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The campaign’s fundamental aim is to promote economic development and investment in the area, as well as stimulating the growing sector of

During the 2014 Legenderry Maritime Festival, which included the Clipper Race stopover, there were 150,000 visitors to the area, generating a spend of £3 million.

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“And hosting a stopover means thousands of people travel to the city to greet the fleet and we can welcome our Derry~Londonderry~Doire team home with a fantastic celebration!”

This year the council have also funded the ‘Your Next Chapter’ bursary scheme, which gives unemployed local people the opportunity to sail a leg each of the race and develop skills that will help transform them in their future careers. www.foylemaritimefestival.com Twitter: @derryclipper

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erry City and Strabane District Council is the local council for the North West area of Northern Ireland. Derry City first came on board in the 2011-12 edition of the race, ahead of its year as the inaugural UK City of Culture 2013.

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STEFAN AMMANN 47, Swiss/ New Zealander, CEO 2 3 GARY BARR 51, British, Managing Director 3 NICHOLAS BATTLE 40, British, Broadcast Communications Sales Manager 1 2 3 MICHAEL BERRY 33, British, Anaesthetist 1 2 SIOBHAN BESLEY 60, Irish, Nurse 7 8 ALISON BOEREE 57, British, Academic Lawyer 1 2 3 4 SASCHA BONUS 46, Canadian, Office Manager 1 2 3 4 5 BEVERLEY BROWN 42, Irish, Manager 7 SHANE BRUNKER 56, Irish, Youth Leader 6 DANNY BRYCE 39, Irish, Family Support Service Project Manager 8 JOHN CARROLL 36, Irish, Architect 5 6 RUTH CHARLES 30, British, Community and Youth Worker RTW JANET CHATZIS 52, British, Medical English Teacher 4 5 6 7 8 CHRISTINA CUNNINGHAM 40, Irish, Software Engineer 3 4 JOHN CURTIS 55, British, Engineering MD RTW SINEAD DIVER 33, Irish, Customer Service Advisor 8 ELEANOR FEARON 32, British, Engineer RTW MICHAEL GASKIN 53, British, Green Deal Advisor RTW JOE GROSJEAN 57, American, Business Owner 6 DAVID HARVEY 31, British, Project Manager 8

CHRIS HAWTHORNE 43, Irish, Business Owner 3 JOSEPHINE HILLAN 36, Irish, Doctor 3 STEPHEN JACKSON 49, British, Engineer 3 REBECCA JEFFERY 24, British, Vet 7 MATT JESS 39, British, Administrator 8 DAFYDD JONES 30, British, Destination Management Plan Program Manager 1 2 3 4 MUHARREM MURAT KECE 59, Turkish, Petroleum Engineer 1 4 7 STEVEN LAYCOCK 37 British, Managing Director 2 5 ANDREW LEVISTON 57, British, Retired Business Owner 3 KIERAN LYNCH 35, British, Boat Fitter Welder 7 8 ANTHONY MILSOM 58, British, Chemical Engineer RTW OLIVE MOYNIHAN 50, Irish, Quality Assurance Facilitator 7 8 IAN NIBLOCK 53, British, Director 2 SHARON O’DONNELL 43, Irish, Childcare 8 DIARMUID O’DONOVAN 45, Irish, Engineer RTW EILEEN O’FARRELL 48, British, Chartered Accountant 1 4 STEPAN OKUNKOV 38, Russian, Manager 6 REBECCA ORMISHER 32, British, Petroleum Economics 1 5 PAUL O’SHEA 51, Irish, Home Again Care Worker 5 EIMEAR OWENS 38, British, International Marketing Manager 8

DAVID POLLOCK 31, British, Your Next Chapter Bursary Ambassador 4 ADRIAN PRIOR 54, British, Company Director 2 KEVIN PROUDMAN 63, British, Chiropractor 4 BRIAN REID 57, British, IT Project Officer 3 6 PHILLIP ROSWELL 59, British, Airport Fire Manager 6 ROBERT RYAN 31, Irish, Mechanical Engineer RTW DION SHERRARD 48, British, Computer Consultant 1 8 ALI SHOLER 43, American, IT MGMT Consultant 7 CONOR SHORTLAND 22, Irish, Your Next Chapter Bursary Ambassador 5 SALLY SPENCE 35, British, Physiotherapist 4 5 JILLY ST JOHN 33, British, Your Next Chapter Bursary Ambassador 7 LEA STAM 26, British, Luxury Marketing Executive 6 7 JENNIFER STEPHEN 60, British, Retired, now studying Art 1 7 SARAH THOMPSON 29, British, Lawyer 1 PAUL UPSON 45, British, Company Director RTW STEVEN WATERS 63, British, Consultant 5 6 STEPHEN WHEATLEY 52, British, Trackman 1 CLODAGH WHELAN 51, Irish, Business Development Advisor 4 6 SARA WINWARD 46, British, Registered Nurse 7

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MAX Exchange is a disruptive innovator in foreign exchange trading – the world’s largest financial sector.

It provides banks, institutions, funds, asset managers and brokers with the ability to trade a wide range of markets from spot FX and precious metals to commodities and equity indices – with the benefit of exchange quality execution.

LMAX Exchange is also the fastest growing financial technology firm in the UK and is rapidly expanding, globally, with new offices in Asia and the US. CEO David Mercer explained how the company was looking for an event of global stature to sponsor. One with a focus on teamwork and innovation, echoing the LMAX Exchange ethos.

“The Clipper Race is an extraordinary test of physical and mental endurance that is inspirational to watch and be part of. I am delighted LMAX

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“The business is built on ambition and global expansion and no competition reflects these values more vividly than the Clipper Race.

“The sponsorship also creates the opportunity to promote and celebrate the best of British business, and its financial technology, around the globe,” he added.

LMAX Exchange counts many global banks, hedge funds and brokers as its clients. The Clipper Race will provide an opportunity to take the brand around the world and reinforce its position in global capital markets.

The firm will host a number of events in major financial centres including London, Sydney and New York. www.LMAX.com Twitter: @LMAX

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“Due to my racing background, I expect high standards in everything that I do – from team building to social events and in the race itself”

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Helen Appelboam 38, British, Vet 5 6 Carlos Arimón 47, Spanish, Manager 2 Gabrielle Barthelemy 31, French, Marketing Coordinator 3 4 Thomas Beattie 47, Scottish, Investment Banker 4 Andy Bishop 59, British, Director 7 8 Kristof Bostoen 49, Belgian, Consultant 1 6 Florence Brugnon 39, French, Internal Auditor 4 Axel Budde 58, Swiss, Biologist & Biology Teacher 5 6 7 8 Jonathan Byfield 29, Colombian, Field Engineer 1 2 Pascal Caussil 52, French, Manager 4 5 6 Anthony Clifford 51, British, Sales Director 1 2 3 4 Gary Colt 53, American, Restaurant Owner 1 8 Nigel Cook 58, British, Retired Operations Manager RTW Isabelle Cornet 31, French, Midwife 5 6 Fred Dankers 56, Dutch, Airline Pilot 1 2 3 4 8 Boris Dosseh 35, French, Financial Analyst 2 Sarah Down 47, British, Teacher 7 8 Juliana Ericson 43, British, Fine Art Painter 1 Ana Maria Estruch 61, British, Retired Tax Partner RTW Jean-Maurice Favre 44, Swiss, Maintenance Planner 8 Marc Geffrault 65, French, Teacher and Consultant 7

Ian Grist 62, British, Property Developer 8 Adrian Gunn 50, British, Retired CEO 7 Dominique Hausser 60, Swiss, Retired Public Health Researcher RTW Judy Hilton 48, British, Orthodontist 3 Junior Hoorelbeke 30, Belgian, Executive Advisor to CEO RTW Vanessa Jubenot 39, French, Investor Relations Manager RTW Albert Lagneaux 53, Belgian/French, Doctor 3 Paul Lee 63, British, Business Owner 1 2 Thomas Loffet 32, French, Project Manager 1 Cathy Lorho 47, French, Marketing Manager 1 2 3 4 Clare Macadam 28, British, Doctor 7 8 Philippe Mazon 48, French, Director and Editor 1 Steven Mcdowall 38, Australian, Electrical Engineer 4 7 Esha Mehta 23, Belgian, Biomedical Scientist RTW Leo Meijaard 45, Dutch, IT Consultant 6 7 8 Elizabeth Mercer 31, British, PR Manager 7 8 Chris Miles 40, British, Civil Servant/Diplomat 4 6 Michel Moral 70, French, Human Resources Consultant 2 8 Haude Morel 49, French, Public Information Officer 1 4

Stephanie Ockenden 31, British, Economist 5 6 Stephen O’Connor 55, British, Group Manager RTW Jens Peters 25, Swedish, Insurance Broker 1 2 3 4 Valerie Phakeovilay 36, French, EMEA Alliance Manager 1 Glen Plant 53, British, Contracts Manager 4 5 Marine Prat 20, Monacan, Student 5 6 7 8 Francois Raux 39, French, Operations Manager 3 Adrian Roberts 38, British, Secondary Teacher RTW Bruno Roussennac 39, French, Petroleum Engineer 6 7 8 Christian Sager 26, Swiss, Polygraphic Engineer 6 Brigitte SAn Quirce 61, French, Retired 5 Benjamin Simatos 35, French, Trader 2 4 Christopher Talago 48, British, Board Director, PR & Marketing Agency 3 Vaughan Tansley 56, British, Sales Consultant 3 Olivier Thomas 53, French, Sales Director 6 Robert Tschiemer 34, Swiss, Senior Treasury Specialist 2 Mark Tunney 28, British, Quantity Surveyor 5 Peter Watson 62, British, Project Manager 1 7 Karen Weston 40, British, Senior Consolidation Specialist 7

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Huynh Duc Tho, Chairman of the Ðà Nang ẵ People’s Committee, said: “As a relatively new destination, we want to present Đà Nang ẵ to an international audience to learn about our culture and visit our city.

“There is a massive opportunity to promote Ðà Nang ẵ and Viet Nam to potential new tourist markets in key countries along the race route, including Australia and the USA. There are also many advantages for the travel industry to develop Ðà Nang ẵ sustainably, so we will be highlighting those investment opportunities. With a boost to tourism, we can attract

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investment and upgrade infrastructure and service quality.

“We are a young and dynamic city, willing to try and take on a challenge – in the same spirit of all the sailors taking on the Clipper Race.” Ðà Nang ẵ will connect with investors, tourism representatives and travel agencies at events in different countries along the race route in order to promote tourism and investment in the city.

Over the last ten years, Ðà Nang ẵ has opened a series of five-star beach resorts, an international flight network and has won various international tourism awards. www.tourism.danang.vn www.facebook.com/visitdanang

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The fast-growing port destination aims to benefit from the race’s high-profile global platform to boost international trade, investment, economic impact and tourism, along with enhanced social, cultural and diplomatic relations.

The city will also be a Host Port for the crew during the South East Asia stopover in February 2016.

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he Ðà Nang ẵ yacht will represent the central Vietnamese coastal city and the debut entry will be supported by local business partners and regional government.

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TEAM SHEET JAMES BANNISTER 42, British, Investor 2 CRAIG BAYLIS 43, Australian, Soldier RTW LAUREN BLUNT 28, Australian, Graduate Student 4 JAMES BROSCOMBE 43, British, Bid Writer 7 HUGH BROTHERTON 21, Australian, Carpenter 8 DEBORAH BUCKNELL 35, Australian, Business Analyst 7 CHERYL CAMPBELL 39, New Zealander, Physiotherapist 6 TOM CHAPMAN 28, British, IT Contractor 1 ADAM COWEN 52, British, Programme Manager 1 STEVE CUNNINGHAM 54, Singaporean, Insurance 3 4 5 6 ANNA FRANCESCA DAL MOLIN 60, American, GIS Consultant 7 EMILIA DI GIOVANNA 18, British, Student 1 2 LINDA DRAGE 56, Australian, Teacher/Real Estate Agent 5 ANTONY ROBERT ELEY 60, British, Retired Business Director 4 JOHN FINN 57, British, Dental Technician 7 8 PHILIP FRANCOMBE 49, British, Self-employed Coach and Business Consultant 5 EMILY FRIPP 43, British, Managing Director 1 2 3 4 NEIL GLENISTER 30, British, Director 3 JAMES GORDON 52, Australian, Quality Auditor/Engineer 1 DAVID GRANEY 64, Australian, Retired Financial Planner RTW

ÐÀ NẴNG VIET NAM SERGEJ GRATCHEV 36, Swedish, Software Developer 3 4 CHRIS HARRIS 31, British, Public Affairs Consultant 5 TROY HEWITT 46, Australian, Managing Director 2 MARC HUNDLEBY 47, Isle of Man/Australian, Project Manager RTW SAM HURT 41, British, Designer 1 BRIDGET KEEVIL 56, British, Travel Agent RTW DAVID KIRBY 66, British, Retired Chartered Civil Engineer 1 DAVID LEES 64, British, Director RTW ELI LEV 62, Israeli, Engineer 8 JUDY LLOYD 65, British, Theatre Producer 1 TOAN QUI LU 39, Australian, Architect 5 STEPHEN LUM 65, British, Retired Oil Industry Manager 7 8 FREDERICK MAGGS 66, British, Retired Carpenter 1 8 ROWENA MARSH 66, British, Semi-retired Chartered Accountant 6 7 PHILIP MEAD 65, British, Business Consultant 78 MATTHEW MILSOM 49, British, Trader 7 KIRSTY MOHUN-SMITH 45, British, Solicitor 3 4 5 8 MICHAEL MOLESWORTH 66, Australian, Consultant RTW PIPPA MOORE 26, British, A&E Staff Nurse 1 2 DOMINIQUE MORENCY 50, Canadian, Marketing Director 6

SHONA MORRISON 35 Australian, Teacher 5 6 HENRY MOULTRIE 39, South African, Clinical Epidemiologist 3 PETER MURRAY 51, British, Divisional Manager 5 GEORGE NELSON 47, British, Principal Projects Manager 3 MATTHEW OGG 28, British, Consultant RTW LUIS RAMOS 63, Chilean, Business Owner and Electronics Engineer 7 VALERIE SAINT-PIERRE 43, British/American, Canadian Publisher RTW SANDRA SNELL 51, Australian, Occupational Therapist 4 ALEX STEVENSON 31, British, Company Director 2 AMANDA STOTT 51, British, Company Director 3 4 KATARINA SVEDJEFALT 39, Swedish, Finance RTW LARA SWORD 32, British, Trainee Divemaster RTW OLIVER TAYLOR 41, Australian, Advertising 3 HEATHER THOMAS 18, British, Student 6 SUZANNE TOMKINSON 54, British, Retired Accountant and HR Manager 7 8 FELIPE URRUTIA 60, Columbian, Rose Grower 2 6 8 DORA VULIC 39, British, Teacher 2 GUY WADDELL 49, Australian, Engineer 6 JOANNE WHITNEY 34, British, Advertising 1 STUART WOODS 28, British, Research Associate 8

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20 These facilitators deliver high-impact development programmes to enable people, teams and organisations to perform beyond expectation. They deliver learning solutions to help solve strategic challenges and exploit specific business opportunities.

As a result of Mission Performance’s debut in the Clipper 2013-14 Race, the business was able to develop a number of relationships with key partners that would not otherwise have been possible.

Director Rob Lewis said: “Performance in the Clipper Race is linked to the people and not technology. The sea does not discriminate between

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“The global nature of the race enables us to exploit specific markets for our products and services. The opportunity to conduct research into the performance lessons of the race is also invaluable.

“Facing the challenges of the race requires courage and commitment to overcome seemingly insurmountable odds. We share this ethos at Mission Performance and believe that with the right preparation and mental attitude anything is possible.” www.missionperformance.com Twitter: @MissionTeam

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amateur and professional sailors, as Sir Robin often explains. Other professional yacht races appeal to a different set of values. The Clipper Race is the people’s race and has a far deeper significance for all those associated with it.

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Its diverse team is made up of Arctic explorers, mountaineers, elite sports coaches, ocean yacht racers and rowers, decorated military officers, theatre directors and actors.

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MELANIE ABRAMS 58, British, Ombudsman 3 4 SARA ANTUNES 38, Portuguese, Investment Banking 5 JENS AUGUSTINSSON 39, Swedish, Editor in Chief 1 NICHOLAS BARNABY 37, Australian, Product Manager RTW KEITH BENDELOW 59, British, Retired GP 7 COLIN BLEARS 35, British, Business Software Development 5 KYRO BROOKS 29, British, Accountant 2 3 BRIAN COOPER 42, American, Sales 7 MARK COOPER 54, British, Company Director 3 ALEXANDRE COUTO 39, Portuguese, Business Administrator 1 ANNA CYRAN 25, Polish, Medical Student 1 LAVINIA DARBY 45, British, Homemaker RTW CHARLES DAY 44, British, Project Manager 1 SALLY DERRICK 35, British, Engineer RTW MICHAEL DILLISTONE 55, British, Scientist 2 3 CATRIN EGERTON 36, British, Maritime Safety 1 RICHARD FOULKES 59, British, Hospital Manager 4 5 6 CHRISTIAN GOLDSBROUGH 47, British, Property Investor 3 4 5 6 LUCY GRIMSTEAD 33, British, Banking 2 3 4 JEFF HALL 52, British, Retired Fire Service 2 8 ROGER HAMILTON-SMITH 40, British, Technical Sales Manager 1

BRIAN HARLOCK British, Blue Badge Tourist Guide RTW TAMSIN HILTON 27, British, Fitting Consultant 6 7 8 JAMES HOLMES 19, British, Education 8 THEODORE HOLT 33, American, Attorney 6 ALISON HUDSON 45, British, Ambulance Care Assistant 1 GARY INIONS 59, Australian, Retired Forester 3 5 7 HELEN JAMESON 43, British, NHS Manager/Accountant 8 ALLAN JONES 65, British, Part-Time GP 4 YUKO KIKUCHI 40, Japanese, Real Estate Developer 3 8 MARION LANG 59, British, Unemployed 7 KATHERINE LAW 26, British, Publishing Production Assistant RTW AARON LOMAS 39, British, IT Manager 5 6 7 8 LAWRENCE McDONALD 42, British, Barrister 8 MARTHA McGOWAN 42, British, Civil Engineer 7 BARRY MIMS 53, British, IT Consultant 1 2 3 MIKE MOORE 48, American, VP Customer Operations RTW MIKE MORGAN 65, British, Retired RTW MARY MORRISON 64, British, Retired Journalist 4 8 CATHY MUSSERT 35, British, Civil Servant 1 7

MICHAEL PACE 49, American, International Business Development Director 6 RACHEL PANNIKER 27, British, Doctor 7 8 STEPHEN PAPASTAVROU 51, American, Airline Pilot 7 NIGEL PEREIRA 63, British, Retired Doctor 2 3 INNA PRETS 35, Russian, Management Consultant RTW GAVIN REID 27, British, Supply Chain Coordinator RTW ANDREW RICHARDS 45, New Zealander, Software Engineer 1 2 JANINE RUBIE 44, New Zealander, Cellar Hand 4 7 8 JAMES SHEPHERD 30, British, Banking RTW JOHAN SILKENAS 49, Swedish, IT 2 TIM SMITH 47, British, Managing Director 4 GORDON SMITH 55, British, Company and Data Centre Design Director 1 2 KIAN HUAT (COLLIN) TEO 55, Singaporean, Stock Broker 1 TREVOR TURNER 51, British, Department Manager 2 MICHELLE VAN DEN BERGH 24, Dutch, Office Administrator 8 EDWIN VAN EMMERIK 54, Dutch, Chief Engineer 2 3 4 PAUL WHITNEY 67, British, Retired 6 7 8

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The UK company is also the Official Logistics Partner of the Clipper Race for the fourth time.

Frank Dixie, Founder and Managing Director of PSP, 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 race proved to be an amazing opportunity to continue to build our profile on a global platform as a Team

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Sponsor, while supporting something very important to us. It’s a golden opportunity to take the PSP brand worldwide and we couldn’t be more excited to be involved again.

“Similar to our golden rules for transporting boats, I’d urge the team to be fast, efficient and most of all, safe.

At PSP 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,” he added.

As well as project logistics and boat transportation, it offers freight forwarding, packing, marine spares, and express courier services. www.psp-logistics.com Twitter: @PSPMarine

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Its expertise stretches much wider than the marine sector, and the company provides project logistics across all markets, from oil and gas to architecture and from exhibitions to wind turbines.

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TEAM SHEET ANUPMA AGGARWAL 37, British, Business Consultant 1 LEWIS ALLEN 53, British, Resilience Officer 8 BRETT ARTHUR 50, New Zealander, Regional Director 1 4 SUE BALL 57, British, Self-employed Day Nursery Owner RTW JASON BERTA 36, American, Attorney 1 FIONA BOND 37, British, Law Firm Office Manager 3 RICHARD BOYKETT 46, Australian, Emergency Management 3 4 DERMOT BREEN 61, Irish, Retired Executive University Governor 3 4 7 8 MARTIN BROWN 47, British, Mechanical Engineer RTW TRENT BULGIN 42, British, Compliance Banker 6 7 KEVIN CHAPPELL 59, Australian, Retired Builder 5 6 7 8 ABIGAIL COOPER 24, British, MP Caseworker 8 ALAN CURRY 63, British, Director 4 5 CAMERON DARE 23, Australian, Student/Community Support Worker 5 PETER DAVIES 68, British, Medical Doctor and University Teacher 3 TERRY DIXON 43, British, Client Services Director 1 NICOLA EDWARDS 39, New Zealander, Graphic Designer RTW

PSP LOGISTICS LESLEY JANE FERRIDAY 71, British, Sports Masseuse 7 CRAIG FLEMING 54, New Zealander, Engineer RTW IAN GILLESPIE 53, British, Freelance Business Consultant 7 COLIN HAMMOND 55, British, IT Architect 7 8 EILEEN HARRISON 46, New Zealander, Communications Manager 1 4 DAVID HARTSHORN 50, British, Skipper 6 PATRICK HAYES 51, British, Gas Engineer Plumber 3 4 CAROLIN HELD 19, German, Student 7 8 DAVE JACKSON 60, British, Operations Manager 4 RHIANNON JAMES 37, British, Solicitor 6 7 8 DIRK KARGE 59, German, Real Estate Agency Owner 7 PAWEL KEPA 27, Polish, Management Consultant 1 2 3 5 6 7 8 GRACE KITCHING 25, British, Supervisor 6 7 NORBERT KLÜNER 63, German, Salesman 8 MAEVE LIFFEY 45, Irish, Technology Solution Director 8 EVGENIYA LINKOVA 37, Australian, Computer Network Engineer 6 ALAN MANSON 60, British, Retired Electrical Engineer RTW DAWN MENZIES 52, British, Financial Services Project Manager 3 4 DENISE MOORE 55, Australian, General Manager 2

FRED MOTKA 31, Italian, Aid Worker 3 JOHN PRIDHAM 66, British, Retired Chartered Surveyor/ Estate Agent 1 2 NICOLA PRINCE 37, British, Police Officer 7 MARTIN RONALDSON 49, British, Project Manager 5 SARITA SAYRE 49, British, Vintage Furniture Company Owner 5 PIERLUIGI SCAZZERI 45, Italian, Insurance Broker 1 HENRIK SCHÖNFELD 21, German, Student RTW GEORGE STEPHANOS 52, American, Operations Management 8 VICKY STRAUTMANN-SCOTT 54, British, Occupational Nurse 1 HUGH STURGES 57, British, Chartered Accountant/Managing Director 3 DAMIEN SWEENEY 45, British, Business Owner and Director 7 MOUSSA TAWIL 40, Lebanese, Sales Manager RTW TANJA THUMM 34, German, Marketing Manager 1 2 3 4 ALAN WHITEHEAD 59, Australian, Drawing Office Manager 6 RICHARD WHITLOCK 62, British, Self-employed Grain and Agricultural Consultant 5 SEAN WILSON 49, American, Fire Captain/Paramedic RTW PAUL WRIGHTSON 47, Australian, Chef 4 8

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Global GPS technology company Garmin will be a second-time Team Sponsor in the Clipper 2015-16 Race

The race’s crew and Skippers will use and test Garmin products such as its marine navigation equipment, VIRB action cameras and fitness trackers during the circumnavigation.

“When the opportunity arose to once again be a Team Sponsor and have a Garmin yacht, we were thrilled to do it again. The global communication strategy of the Clipper Race enables us to communicate and engage with a global audience with all that Garmin has to offer, from our marine electronics through to our VIRB action cameras and dedicated fitness products.

“Just like the race’s crew, the majority of people using our TAKING PART

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products are ordinary people that benefit from technology that allows them to do activities they love while exploring safely.

“As a global brand we serve markets in all countries along the race route, so to be able to activate and interact with customers and media at all stopovers is a great thing,” added Mattias. www.garmin.com Twitter: @Garmin

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ollowing the brand’s successful sponsorship in the last edition of the race, the Garmin crew will represent the world’s leading manufacturer of navigation equipment and electronics in the marine, automotive, aviation, outdoor and fitness markets.

“I am desperately looking forward to surfing down waves as big as houses and the challenge of sailing in some of the toughest conditions imaginable”

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MICHAEL ADAMS 38, British, Doctor RTW CATHERINE ANDERSON 50, British, Court Stenographer RTW MALCOLM ANDERSON 51, New Zealander, Quantity Surveyor 1 2 3 4 EDVARD BAARDSEN 63, Norwegian, Civil Engineer 1 7 TERRI BAKER 52, British, HR Manager 1 MICHAEL BAUMANN 32, Norwegian, Self-employed Finance and Business 1 THOMAS BLUNT 30, Australian, Technical Manager 4 LEONORA BOWEN 32, British, Doctor 1 2 3 4 JENNIFER BURGIS 36, British, Business Development Manager 5 6 7 8 SALLY ELIZABETH CAHILL 57, British, Livery Owner 7 8 CHRISTOPHER CATTRALL 43, British, Oil & Gas Instructor/Engineer 3 JACK CHIDLEY 48, British, Sales/Business Development 2 6 JENNIFER DAY 32, British, Senior Lecturer 1 7 STUART DICK 51, British, Production Team Leader 3 SEAN FERGUSON 46, British, Police Officer 8 PETER FITCH 53, British, MD 1 4 8 LUCY FROST 48, British, Quality Manager 7 JERRY HALTERMAN 69, American, IT Project Manager 7 8 ROSS HAM 58, Australian, Retired RTW

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KATY HARWOOD-LANE 55, British, Fire Fighter RTW LUMINITA HOLBAN 39, British, Charity Worker 1 2 3 SUZANNE HUGHES 51, British, PE Teacher 1 KIERAN HUSBAND 19, British, Student 7 8 PER OLAV KALLESTAD 66, Norwegian, Retired Teacher 1 ANDREW KERRISON 48, New Zealander, Teacher RTW ALLISON KING 47, Irish, Teacher 8 HOLLY MAY KITCHING 27, British, A&E Nursing Sister 5 6 7 KERSTEN KROEHL 46, German, Business Owner 4 5 7 8 TERENCE LANGLEY 40, British, Commercial Director 3 8 RICK LAWRENCE 49, British, Chartered Surveyor 6 7 MARGARET LEDRA 59, British, Company Director 4 WILLIAM LONGLEY-COOK 58, British, Semi-retired Engineer 2 6 MUCHI LUKHEZO 48, British, IT Trainer 5 CAMPBELL MACKIE 65, Australian, Company Director RTW DUNCAN MARCHBANKS 28, British, Orthotist 5 JESS MILLER 37, British, Pharmacist 5 LUKE MYRONIUK 35, Australian, Quality Assurance Engineer Electrical 4 5 6 7 8

ILYA NIKIFOROV 45, Russian, Advocate 2 BRIAN NOBLE 56, Australian, Solicitor 7 WILLI OBRIST 60, Australian, Electronic Engineer RTW JON ﾃ郎GARD 61, Norwegian, Software Developer CEO 4 8 RICH PERKIN 35, British, Assistant Head of Automation RTW SUSAN PITHER 53, British, Civil Servant 4 JOHN RAVEN 65, Australian, Chemical Engineer 2 3 THOMAS REESE 59, American, Electronic Engineer 3 4 PAVELS SAIKINS 29, Latvian, Photographer 6 IAN SANDMAN 46, British, Company Owner 6 GREG SKILBECK 57, British, Company Director 5 MIGUEL VAN DER VELDEN 18, Dutch, Student 2 3 LUCIE WARD 29, British, General Manager 5 NICHOLAS WARREN 36, American, HVAC Business Owner 7 CHARLOTTE WILLIS 37, British, Financial Sector Resilience 8 HAYLEY WIMPORY 28, British, Accountant RTW KATE WOODS 30, New Zealander, Solicitor 2 3 JOHN WORBY 58, British, Solicitor 3 4

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“It is the same concept of team work, dedication and alignment to a goal by ordinary people that has been the key driver in IchorCoal’s commitment to support this year’s Clipper Race. The diverse team of people that make up our crew has the same excitement and devotion that I see in our team at IchorCoal, and this can only ensure a successful race for everybody.”

IchorCoal also believes youth skills development is essential to provide the foundations for future leadership

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success. The company has given its full support to the Sapinda Rainbow Foundation.

The Sapinda Rainbow Foundation was set up as a youth development program to promote leadership and mentoring for young underprivileged people in South Africa.

The aim is to inspire the eight young South African men and women in the IchorCoal relay team to return with life skills learnt and experienced through ocean racing to motivate others from their community to work and be inspired to achieve a better, more successful future.

The Sapinda Rainbow Foundation is fundraising for the continued development of the Ndlovu Care Group, a charity tackling the AIDS epidemic worldwide. www.ichorcoal.com

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CEO Nonkululeko Nyembezi-Heita explained the reason behind the Clipper Race partnership: “We have an excellent team of people from diverse backgrounds that make up our group of experienced coal miners, process specialists and administrators that are being guided by an industryrespected leadership.

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SARA ASHBY-ARNOLD 51, British, Sales and Marketing Director 8 ELLIOTTE ASHCROFT 44, British, Residential Property Developer 7 8 ANDREW ASHMAN 49, British, Paramedic 1 MATTHEW BERRY 23, British, Student RTW GARY BRANSGROVE 55, British, IT Engineer 1 2 3 4 KATE BROUGHTON 52, British, Retired Teacher 8 ADRIAN CAREY 57, British, Company Director 8 COLLEEN CARSTENS 40, South African, Supply Chain Manager 2 NICK CLAYTON 54, British, Finance Director 5 MIKE CRAWLEY 53, South African, Chief Executive Officer 1 2 SOPHIE CROCKER 18, British, Student 1 2 3 7 8 ROB DAVIS 46, British, IT Sales 3 5 EMMA DIXEY 54, British, Doctor 2 CHRIS DRUMMOND 61, British, Director 8 KARIM EL SHABRAWY 31, British, Software Engineer 2 3 LARRY GARNER 67, American, Retired Director 7 TONY GRIFFITHS 50, British, Business Program Manager 8 ELLE HADSHAR 29, British, Project Manager 4 MICHAEL HANN 60, British, Retired IT 1 8 DAVID HOLLICK 60, British, Landscape Gardener 7 NICOLETTE HORAK 45, Australian, Chartered Accountant 3 4

HARRY JARMAN 50, British, Creative Director 5 STEPHEN JONES 65, British, International Director 7 IAN KAMCKE 40, British, Site Engineer RTW GORDON LAWSON 58, British, Chief Financial Officer 5 6 SEAN LEE 45, British, Information Systems Director RTW THULISILE LEKALAKE 22, South African, Sapinda Rainbow Foundation Ambassador 4 SEWISA MAGANE 23, South African, Sapinda Rainbow Foundation Ambassador 3 BOITUMELO MAILA 22, South African, Sapinda Rainbow Foundation Ambassador 6 KHULEKANI MAKHANYA 23, South African, Sapinda Rainbow Foundation Ambassador 5 SAKHILE MAKHANYA 22, South African, Sapinda Rainbow Foundation Ambassador RESERVE MARSTON MANTHORPE 55, British, Client Director 1 LERATO MASOMBUKA 19, South African, Sapinda Rainbow Foundation Ambassador 7 IAN MAY 63, British, Retired IT and Sales 1 6 DENIS McCOURT 48, British, Events Company Director 8 DAVID MORGAN 35, Australian, Builder 5 6 RVEIDA MTHETHWA 20, South African, Sapinda Rainbow Foundation Ambassador 2 ANDREW MURDEN 53, British, Self-employed Courier RTW ZANELE MWENI 19, South African, Sapinda Rainbow Foundation Ambassador 1

ERASMUS NEL 39, South African, Business Analyst 2 4 SIPHAMANDLA NGCOBO 22, South African, Sapinda Rainbow Foundation Ambassador 8 LUCY NUNN 37, British, Solicitor 6 7 8 TRUDY O’DONOVAN 34, Irish, Managing Supervising Pharmacist 5 8 JAMIE PEARSON 43, British, Lawyer 1 2 BRIAN PEEBLES 50, British, Company Director 3 NATASHA PETTIGREW 26, British, IT Consultant 7 JOHN RAFFERTY 47, British, Prototyping Technician RTW BRUCE ROGERSON 41, South African, Investment Consultant 1 2 RICK SCHWAB 64, American, Government Relations RTW EMMA SINCLAIR 34, British, Teacher 1 2 3 4 CHARLES STANNARD 20, British, Dinghy Instructor/Logistics Operative 6 LOUISE THOMAS 33, British, Business Travel Agent RTW SIMON TIMM 65, British, Publisher 3 ELIZABETH TRICKS 48, British, Nurse 6 7 TOBY VIRNO 25, British, Accountant 1 2 3 4 ROWAINE WALDHAUSEN 18, South African, Assistant RESERVE JUDITH WAUGH 67, British, Retired Teacher 1 2 GREG WILLIS 61, Australian, CEO 4 CLARE WINTER 35, British, Hydrologist 7 SARAH YOUNG 40, British, Company Owner RTW

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y naming a yacht Qingdao, we publicise our city and its people to the world”, says Mr Ji GaoShang, Secretary General of Qingdao Major International Sailing Events (Festivals) Organizing Committee, Director of Qingdao Municipal Sports Bureau.

“As a long-standing partner and Host Port, Qingdao has showcased its attractions as China’s ‘Sailing City’ globally, through the vast media exposure”, he added.

Since 2005, Qingdao has enabled 31 driven Chinese people to achieve something remarkable and compete on board the city’s yacht entry.

These include Guo Chuan, the first Chinese sailor on the Clipper Race, who has since become the first Chinese yachtsman to complete a nonstop solo circumnavigation; and Vicky Song, who became China’s first female circumnavigator at the

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end of the 2013-14 race. Another 18 Chinese people will take part this edition on board Qingdao.

“Hosting of the race not only narrows the distance between Qingdao and the world’s other top sailing cities, but also strengthens our competitiveness and encourages Chinese people to get involved in sailing,” added Mr Ji GaoShang.

“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’.” www.qdsailing.org Twitter: @qingdao_china

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STEPHEN BATCHELOR 60, British, Retired Teacher 3 CAROLINE BOWEN 35, British, Strategy Manager RTW JANE BUTTERWORTH 49, British 4 6 7 8 HUANYU CAI 37, Chinese, Air Stewardess 6 NINGYUN CAI 40, Chinese, Professor 4 JIE CHEN 41, Chinese, Executive Assistant 3 SHENXI CHI 29, Chinese, Sales Deputy 1 LINDSAY ROZELLE CRAWFORD 34, British, Accountant 4 5 6 7 LINDA CROCKER 48, British, Physiotherapist 2 7 MARK DAGGE 57, Australian, Company Director 3 FABRIZIO D’ALOIA 51, Italian, Engineer 1 6 HOWARD DRYDEN 57, British, Marine Biologist 2 SOPHIE DUMMER 38, British, Commercial Director RTW JOSEPH DURBIN 33, British, IT Security Consultant 8 DAVID EVANS 39, British, Director 8 WENSHUO FAN 21, Chinese, Qingdao Ambassador RESERVE UWE FEIG 54, German, Automotive Engineer 2 7 ADAM FUNG 27, Chinese, Business Consultant 1 JAMES GANNON 30, Australian, Electrician RTW SARAH GILBERT 69, British, Retired Teacher RTW DANIEL HALENKO 30, British, MD 6 7 8

QINGDAO HELEN HANCORN 48, British, MD 5 8 CARL HANCORN 50, British, Company Director 5 8 JANE HARVEY 40, British, Technical Adviser RTW MICHAEL HUGHES 58, Australian, Hotelier 3 ANDREW JAGOE-SALTER 56, British, Head of Business Development RTW JEAN JAMES 46, British, Finance Manager 7 JEREMY JONES 52, British, Self-Employed Management Consultant 3 SHUOSHUO JU 28, Chinese, Journalist 4 MYEONG JUN KIM 30, South Korean, Yacht Consultant 6 VITALY KMELNITSKY 39, American, Engineer/Scientist RTW MICHAEL LENTRODT 51, German, Civil Engineer 3 WEI LIU 51, Chinese, Race Manager 8 QINGJUN LIU 48, Chinese, Tour Leader 7 MINGYUE LIU 19, Chinese, Student 5 ANDREW LYNCH 47, British, Scientist 2 YINGCHENG MA 49, Chinese, Qingdao Ambassador RESERVE SIRAH-ATHENA PALLAS 33, German, Doctor 1 7 PING PAN 44, Chinese, General Manager 1

CRAIG PARSONS 43, Australian, Retail Property Consultant 4 VICTORIA PEARSON 42, British, Solicitor 7 MATHEW RATLIFF 43, British, Accountant RTW LINDA RAYNER 54, British, Lecturer 1 2 3 WILLIAM ROBINSON 18, British, Student 4 5 6 7 8 PETER SODDY 66, British, Company Director 1 XIANGSHENG WANG 36, Chinese, IT 5 JULIAN WARE 58, British, Teacher 3 4 ANDREW WINTER 38, British, Principal Systems Architect RTW FAN XIAO 32, Chinese, Architect 3 KEJIANG XIN 34, Chinese, Race Manager 8 MENGMENG XU 27, Chinese, Civil Engineer 1 2 3 4 CHRISTOPHER YARDLEY 66, British, Retired Airline Pilot 1 XU JING 29, Chinese, TV Editor RTW XUE ZENG 26, Chinese, Marketing Executive 7 XIN ZHAO 37, Chinese, Sales Representative 6 YI ZHOU 26, Chinese, Qingdao Ambassador 8 JIANGBEI ZHU 22, Chinese, University Student RTW RENFENG ZOU 35, Chinese, Manager 6

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“The Clipper Race is truly global and passes through some of the most remote oceans in the world.

The crew are challenging themselves to their limits. They are true adventurers. We will be with them wherever they dare. For the crew, it is the race of their lives.

Tom added: “The highly-trained physicians at ClipperTelemed+™ are there to support all the crew through the extreme conditions they will face.”

ClipperTelemed+™ is a joint venture between Clipper Ventures Plc and its Global Medical Emergency Support Partner, PRAXES Medical Group.

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During the Clipper 2013-14 Race, the PRAXES service proved invaluable to crew comfort and confidence. The number of medevacs and in-port hospital visits were reduced by half, as were insurance claims.

By the end of the circumnavigation it was clear there was a need to provide this crucial service to the wider marine industry, to benefit everyone from solo ocean yachtsmen, to the crew of large cargo ships.

ClipperTelemed+™ also works in partnership with the Sailors’ Society’s Wellness at Sea programme, aimed at promoting the health and wellbeing of all seafarers within merchant shipping. www.clipper-telemed.com

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Tom Bettle, Business Development Manager for ClipperTelemed+™, said: “We provide global, remote, medical services wherever you are in the world.

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The ClipperTelemed+™ team will use the Clipper Race platform to take the business to influential shipping and yachting hubs, where it may not have otherwise had the opportunity to visit.

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Team Sponsor ClipperTelemed+™ is a new telemedicine business for the maritime world

“We’re going to have a blast – racing fast and having a lot of fun along the way”

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NICHOLAS ABRAMCZYK 41, American, Corporate Executive Lobbyist RTW LAURA BENKIS 40, Canadian, Public Relations/Communications 8 JASON CHAN 36, Canadian, Consultant 2 CRAIG DEPNER 54, American, Engineer 7 CRAIG DOWNHAM 49, British, Police Officer 1 2 DAVID ELLIOTT 53, Australian, Aircraft Support Officer 4 LYNN ELLWOOD 52, Canadian, Professor, Speech-Language Pathologist 5 7 CAROLYN EVANS 55, British, Housewife 5 6 RYAN FINLAY 49, Canadian, Telecommunications Sales RTW JILL GARRATT 66, British, Research Nurse 7 8 CHRIS GEARY 51, British, IT Manager 1 YONATAN GETACHEW 40 , Canadian, Selfemployed Businessman 6 HELEN GREENFIELD 34, British, Solicitor 4 DMITRI GUVAKOV 53, American, Physician 3 ELAINE HARGREAVES 43, British, Engagement Management RTW JENNIFER HOLMES 43, British, Service Manager 7 JUSTIN HOWARD 43, British, Greenkeeper RTW NEIL HURRELL 55, British, Financial Business Owner 6 7 8 CHRIS INGRAM 47, British, Company Director 3 MARK JENKINSON 43, British, Partner Management Consultant 1 7 TIMOTHY JOHN 25, Australian, Auditor 4

CLIPPER TELEMED+ DAVID JUNIPER 34, British, Chartered Building Surveyor 1 IMRE KAVAI 53, Canadian, Self-Employed Construction 5 6 HELEN KEBBY 51, British, Self-Employed Estate Agent 7 JO KENNEDY 32, British, Teacher 8 HAN KIM 41, South Korean, Business Development Manager RTW JUDITH KLING 57, British, Echo Cardiographer 5 8 REGINA KRIEGER 48, American, Program Manager 4 8 ALEX LALINE 19, Spanish, Student RTW CLEMENT LEE 37, Canadian, Management Consultant 2 8 ANDY LEVY 61, Canadian, Retired Business Owner 6 SHANA LOTT 42, American, IT Professional 5 MARK McCAULEY 40, Irish, Pharmacist 1 LINDA McDAVITT 68, American, Retired Band Director RTW LORNE MERKUR 59, Canadian, Business Owner 8 ERIC MIGLIN 66, Canadian, Summer Resort Operator 3 4 6 DOUG MILLAR 59, Canadian, Farmer 1 6 ADRIAN MORRISON 63, Canadian, Retired Regional Vice President 7 NIGEL ODLING 57, British, Pension Consultant 1 2 3

MARK PASKOWITZ 44, American, Banker 4 5 6 NICK RAINEY 65, British, Sculptor 3 4 JOHN RANDALL 46, British, Finance Director 1 2 7 8 MIKE SHARP 66, Canadian, Retired Regional Vice President 7 ANNA SIRAUT 49, British, Prison Investigator 2 EELCO SNIJDERS 49, Dutch, International Business Development Manager 2 3 4 JANE SNOSWELL 41, British, Royal Navy Officer 7 8 STEFANO DM SOMMADOSSI 53, Italian, Entrepreneur in Renewable Energy 3 7 JAVIER SOPELANA MARTINEZ 38, Spanish, Patent Examiner 1 2 DEBBIE SPICER 30, British, Physiotherapist 1 HAL STOKES 39, British, Entrepreneur/Director 1 DAN TADENC 56, Canadian, Semi-retired Program/Project Manager 8 TONY HONG TRUONG 35, Canadian, Biochemist RTW LUC TURCOTTE 63, Canadian, Engineer 3 MICHAEL TURNER 51, British, Electrical Contractor RTW THOMAS VAUGHAN 38, American, Software Engineer 6 7 8 SUNNY WANG 47, Canadian, Financial Planner 5 BARNABY WEBB 36, Australian, Banker 3 4 NEIL WEST 46, British, Engineer 8

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Unicef has joined forces with the Clipper Race to help make a safer world for children. In addition to being the Official Race Charity, Unicef is also a debut team entry

Unicef is the world’s leading children’s organisation, ensuring more children receive life-saving food, are vaccinated, educated and protected than any other organisation. It works in 190 countries round the world, including every country on the Clipper Race route. Unicef has also done more to influence laws, policies and customs to help protect children than anyone else in history.

The cost of the team entry has been donated by the race organisers.

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Catherine Cottrell, Unicef’s Deputy Executive Director, says: “A huge thank you to all the crew for supporting Unicef to make a safer world for children. You are taking on one of the greatest global challenges, across the toughest oceans and through your fundraising you will be helping children in the process.

“We at Unicef wish you all the best of luck. We will keep in touch with you throughout your journey and we look forward to hearing about your incredible achievements on your return.”

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explained: “The Clipper 2015-16 Race is our tenth edition and we wanted to mark this landmark in the history of our biennial international event by giving something back to the global community.

“Unicef works tirelessly for children in danger in every country we visit on our global race route and is the Official Clipper 2015-16 Race Charity, so it is a fitting cause for us to support.”

If you want to get involved and raise vital funds for Unicef, visit www.unicef.org.uk or email fundraisinghelp@unicef.org.uk

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t the same time as the Clipper Race crews take on one of the greatest contests on Earth, children around the world are experiencing even more dangerous challenges.

They’re facing violence, disease, hunger and the chaos of war and disaster, but the Clipper Race is helping Unicef to change that.

“I want to develop a crew who will be able to sail fast and have fun together while experiencing many different oceans and lands”

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Nick Allard 35, British, Contract Manager 2345 Tracie Appleby 48, British, Secretary 8 Katrina Boxall 45, New Zealander, Teacher 1 Eduard Arthur Braga Rettich 48, Dutch, Electrical Test Engineer 1 2 3 Trudi Bubb 49, British, Self-employed Business and Lifestyle Coach 5 6 7 8 Jean Calcabrina 67, British, Matron 5 7 Carla Canturri 30, Andorran, Researcher/Engineer 6 7 Tzen Chia 25, Singaporean, Interior Designer RTW Andre Coner 62, Dutch, Manager 5 6 Henry Dale 53, British, Systems Accountant RTW Gary Dawson 33, British, Factory Worker 5 6 7 8 Edward Deacon 28, Australian, Engineer 3 4 Gareth Edey 34, British, IT Manager 1 Murat Eke 51, Turkish, Retired Company Partner 4 Dolores Elliott-Diercks 48, American, Judge Secretary 8 Thomas Fisher 67, American, Journeyman 3 4 7 8 Chloe Ford 31, British, IT Consultant RTW Drake Forney 25, American, Contractor RTW David Goddard 47, British, Company Director 7

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Ralf Gommers 37, Dutch, Engineer 1 Esther Gordon-Smith 28, British, Engineer 5 William Green 50, British, Sales Director 1 8 Immie Greveling 61, Dutch, Tourism Assistant 7 Michael Gruning 68, American, Realtor 3 Neill Hadden 37, British, Teacher RTW Heledd Hanscomb 51, British, Chartered Secretary 3 4 5 7 Simon Hayes 45, British, Chief Executive 8 Thomas Hogan 35, Irish, Accountant 7 8 Joseph Kean 48, British, Solicitor 3 8 Marcus Knight 32, British, Chartered Accountant 2 3 Iordan Kolev 51, Bulgarian, Airline Pilot 2 Ben Lam 49, Japanese, Consultant 6 8 Ahmed Ledra 60, British, IT Specialist 4 Stephen Leonard 62, British, Bacteriologist/Microbiologist 1 Denis Mateev 36, Russian, General Manager 8 Marta Michalska 35, Polish, Commodities Broker 4 8 Nicky Murphy 47, American, Client Service Manger-Wealth Management 2 8 Andrew Ogg 61, British, Architect 3 4 6 7 Nicola Peers 55, British, Procurement Manager 7

Susan Plater 46, British, Teacher 1 2 3 Ben Randall 39, British, Underwriter 4 Peter Rice 56, British, Retired GP RTW Sam Ruiz 48, British, Self-employed Consultant 3 Joseph Shen 20, Australian, Student 5 Phoebe Silverstein 20, British, Student 5 Chris Silverthorne 40, British, IT Engineer 1 Charlotta St책lberg 45, Swedish, Administration Manager 3 Janice Tadros 55, Australian, Teacher RTW Jane Tomkins 58, British, Volunteer Gardener 4 James Tyrrell 35, British, Political Lobbyist 6 Rebecca Unsworth 30, British, Doctor 2 Thomas Van Langenhove 40, Belgian, Civil Servant 1 Dan Wagerfield 47, British, Solicitor 1 2 Philip Whall 48, British, CEO 2 6 7 Kate Whyatt 60 British, Counsellor/Play Therapist RTW Ross Whyte 39, Australian, Pilot 3 Melissa Williams 29, British, Management Consultant 1 2 Stephen Wilson 46, Australian, Energy Economist 4

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TEAM CO-ORDINATOR The Chief of Staff helps the Skipper with yacht administration and organisation. This includes compiling yacht paperwork for customs and immigration on arrival, and ensuring the Skipper has completed post and pre-race paperwork. The role requires good planning and time management skills, integrity and tact.

BOSUN The Bosun leads the seamanship team and reports to the Skipper for the maintenance, servicing and repair of all deck equipment – pre-start, at sea and during stopovers. Also assists the Skipper with comprehensive rig checks. Other responsibilities include care of standing and running rigging, winches, halyards, sheets, guys and blocks, along with whipping, splicing and care of ropes.

MEDICAL CREW MEMBER Although the Skipper is ultimately responsible for medical care, the Medical Crew Member assists with any injuries or illness on board. Also helps to ensure that medical kits are correctly maintained and resupply requests are made.

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 and water maker, and all servicing and repairs en route and at stopovers is essential.

VICTUALLER Ensures the Skipper and team is properly fed and watered for the duration of the race. Must plan the menu for each leg, take into consideration nutritional and calorific content of meals depending on weather

and duration of the leg, purchase food supplies and manage a catering budget. The Victualler will be highly organised, good with numbers and dedicated.

SAILMAKER Leads the sail repair team and is also responsible for the maintenance and repair of the sail wardrobe.

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

MEDIA CREW The media crew organise the media output from the yacht. This includes blogs, photos and videos for the website, and helping organise crew for any media interview requests.

STOPOVER MANAGER The Stopover Manager is responsible, under direction of the Skipper, for organising the yacht and crew stopover programme. This may include ensuring rig and safety checks are completed, organising the deep clean of the yacht, being on hand to supervise and/or organise the crew to ensure all tasks are complete, as well as managing maintenance days. They must have good leadership and organisational skills in order to allow maximum time for rest and recuperation ashore.

SOCIAL SECRETARY/TREASURER The Social Secretary helps to manage the crew fund, acts as a liaison with the families of the team, may organise team kit, social events, team building and anything else that will help bring the team together. Once the race is on, the cohesion of the whole team is maintained by having a strong link between those sailing and those yet to join or who have just completed their leg.

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

The Clipper 2015-16 Race fleet will travel over 40,000 nautical miles and visit some of the world’s finest ports

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1 Race

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5,968mi / 9,604km

3,932mi / 6,328km

Around 33 days

Around 18 days

15 oC to 35 oC

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31 August - 26-30 September 2015

7 October - 21-25 October 2015

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1 Race

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5,575mi / 8,972km

5,015mi / 8,070km

Around 23 days

Around 28 days

12oC to 28 oC

15 oC to 30 oC

31 October - 22-26 November 2015

1 December - 13-14 January 2016

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

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2 Races

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7,115mi / 11,450km

4,894mi / 7,876km

Around 38 days

Around 22 days

18 oC to 32oC

15 oC to 25 oC

28 April - 12-14 June 2016

20 June - 30 July 2016

ST KATHARINE DOCKS LONDON The Clipper Race will start and finish on the River Thames

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he UK’s capital city will host the crew members ahead of the start of the ocean odyssey for the second time in the race’s history. The fleet will set sail in a spectacular parade along the River Thames, with Tower Bridge lifting for each of the twelve teams.

Prior to the Race Start, the fleet will be berthed at St Katharine Docks – Central London’s only

marina, located by the Tower of London – which dates back to the eleventh century.

St Katharine Docks itself also has a fascinating heritage. The Thomas Telford-designed dock was one of the busiest ports in the UK in the 19th century, renowned for handling sugar, rum, spices, perfumes, marble, brandy, wines and tea.

The site has retained its rich cultural heritage,

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with much of the original construction of the docks and buildings remaining today.

St Katharine Docks has developed into a vibrant office, retail and leisure destination, with shoppers, diners, office workers and tourists enjoying the unique waterside location alongside boat owners and the yachting community.

During the build-up to the race’s departure, visitors will be able to learn more about the ocean adventure at the Race Village.

There will also be live music, entertainment, food stalls and interactive areas with activities for children and adults. It will be open from Saturday, 22 August until Race Start on Sunday, 30 August.

London will also be the homecoming port for the fleet at the end of its circumnavigation in July 2016.

Below: Tower Bridge will be raised as the teams set sail

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RIO DE JANEIRO

Spectacular views and a lively atmosphere await in Brazil

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ugar Loaf Mountain, the Christ the Redeemer statue and Copacabana Beach will be welcome sights for Clipper Race crew following almost a month spent crossing the Atlantic and Equator into the Southern Hemisphere.

And Rio de Janeiro’s colourful, vibrant carnival atmosphere awaits – along with the promise of Caipirinhas, samba and football.

Rio’s cariocas (local residents) are notorious for partying hard – and if you want to join in, ask for

a ‘cerveja’ (beer) at the city’s famous Maracanã Stadium or at a beach kiosk.

The Clipper Race will berth in the scenic Marina da Glória on Guanabara Bay. The area offers one of the most beautiful views of Corcovado and Sugar Loaf mountains and will host the sailing competitions during the 2016 Olympics.

For spectacular views looking down on Rio, take the small train up the Corcovado hill to the statue of Christ the Redeemer, or the cable car to the summit of Sugar Loaf Mountain.

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Right: Rio’s residents love to party. Below: The statue of Christ the Redeemer overlooks the city

Head to Copacabana and Ipanema beaches to spot the honed bodies Brazil is famous for. Cycling, playing volleyball and people watching while sipping coconut water are all favourite pastimes of the locals.

Rio has 19 bike rental stations distributed between Lagoa, Copacabana, Leme, Gávea, Ipanema and Leblon, and cycling is a fun way to see the different neighbourhoods.

And the Tijuca Forest is considered the largest urban rainforest in the world. Take an official tour across the green expanse to see birds, small mammals and exotic plants.

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nown as the Mother City amongst Capetonians, Cape Town’s position underneath Table Mountain and bordered by sea on both sides is unrivalled.

With a national park running through its centre and beaches, mountains and forests nearby, Cape Town is an intriguing juxtaposition of hip urban cool and natural b­eauty.

Drive along the scenic coastal roads down to Cape Point, climb or hike around Table Mountain

Urban cool meets natural beauty in this buzzing South African city

or Lion’s Head and explore the beautiful Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens. Whale watching trips run along the False Bay coastline from August through to November, while those who prefer their marine life a little scarier can go shark cage diving from Seal Island or Gansbaai.

Cape Town is a cultural hub that has gained a reputation for a buzzing design scene and cosmopolitan atmosphere in recent years.

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

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Right: The Clipper Race yachts will dock at the V&A Waterfront

braai (barbecue) or describe the Cape Malay riches awaiting you in the brightly coloured Bo-Kaap district’s cobbled streets.

The fleet will be berthed at the V&A Waterfront, close to the historic city centre.

In addition to eating and shopping, leisure activities ranging from helicopter flights over the Cape Peninsula to biking and historical walking tours are available from the V&A. An amphitheatre offers free summer concerts, while the Saru Springbok Museum is well worth a visit, too.

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This picturesque city boasts a rich history and beautiful scenery

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ith a wild coastline, white sand beaches, turquoise waters and a rich history, Albany sits on the southern tip of Western Australia.

Set against a fearsome backdrop of craggy granite coastline, Albany is a four-and-a-half-hour drive or a one-hour flight from Perth.

Learn about the traditional home of the native Minang Noongar Aboriginal people, the city’s historic buildings, convict gaol and whaling and agricultural industries.

Albany is known for its uninhabited bays, huge Southern Ocean swells and Whale World – a working whaling station until 1978, which is now a popular visitor attraction. Tours to see migrating humpbacks and blue whales run from May until October.

Albany is the southern terminus for two epic trails – the Munda Biddi cycle trail and the Bibbulmun Track walking trail. For keen divers, there are two major wrecks nearby to explore. Fishing, kitesurfing, surfing, paragliding and camping are also really popular amongst the locals.

The city has a significant military history. Thousands of troops from the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps (Anzacs) departed the port city for Egypt and then Gallipoli in Turkey in 1914 during World War One. The first Anzac Dawn Service was held in Albany to commemorate the fallen.

Visit the National Anzac Centre to discover more about the birthplace of the force. The stories are told by the Anzacs themselves, with visitors assuming the identity of one of 32 characters.

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Top: Albany’s Town Hall. Right: Find out more about the city’s military history at the National Anzac Centre

SYDNEY The second stop in Australia is perfect for sport lovers

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old, brash and beautiful – Sydney is a hedonist’s playground. Gorgeous beaches, national parks and a sunny climate mean the harbour city’s natural beauty is unrivalled.

Beaches – along with surf meccas Bondi and Manly – all have their own distinct character, with plenty of boutiques and quirky cafés from which to enjoy Australia’s famous flat white coffee.

Adrenaline junkies can try activities such as kayaking, kitesurfing, rock climbing, bushwalking and more. And with a massive AFL and rugby culture, sporting fixtures draw big crowds.

The coastal path walk from Bronte to Bondi, followed by some Antipodean brunch dishes and a dip in the seawater pool at either end is a favourite activity for locals, too.

Surfing is also at the heart of the New South Wales state capital. The city’s Northern

Sydneysiders like to show off. Drinks at the Opera Bar before a show at the Sydney Opera

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Right: Bondi Beach is a great place to see the sun rise

House, and dinner at one of the harbourside eateries to witness a sunset over the Harbour Bridge or ‘Coathanger’ are a must.

The fleet will be mooring at the Cruising Yacht Club of Australia in Rushcutters Bay for the second time in the race’s history.

Barbecues on Bondi Beach will be at the top of the agenda, as the crew members celebrate Christmas Day in the middle of the Australian summer, ahead of the start of the annual Sydney Hobart Yacht Race on Boxing Day.

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hobart Enjoy cultural dishes in Tasmania’s capital

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ust as the race to get to Tasmania is dramatic, its scenery is also impressive.

Tasman Island and its massive rugged cliffs offer crews a glimpse of Tasmania’s beauty 40 miles from port.

Wild Mount Wellington can be seen well before crews cross the finish line off waterfront capital Hobart, where a warm welcome awaits.

Mount Wellington will be the first thing crew members see as they arrive in Hobart

and Bruny Island possum with Tasmanian pepperberries.

Hobart is known for its waterfront pubs and bars, and sampling the local whisky, cider and craft beer is the best way to get to know Tasmanians. The Customs House Hotel is a sailors’ favourite and will be where many of the crews will no doubt see in the New Year.

Tasmania is at the forefront of Australia’s foodie scene. The dockside Taste of Tasmania Festival takes place at the same time as the Sydney-Hobart arrivals.

Day trips around Tasmania’s wild coastlines and beaches, expansive lakes and rugged bushland are also highly recommended. Extra kudos for those who manage to spot a Tasmanian Devil!

Stalls will be on hand to feed hungry sailors with top local produce – from oysters, ocean trout and salmon sausages to slow-cooked wallaby burritos

Hobart’s Museum of Old and New Art (MONA) opened in 2011 to rave reviews, with critics and travel journalists hailing its confronting collections and architecture.

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AIRLIE BEACH QUEENSLAND Airlie Beach is the gateway to the 74 Whitsunday Islands and The Great Barrier Reef, the world’s largest coral reef ecosystem

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ropical Airlie Beach in northern Queensland will mark the end of all-Australian Leg 4.

The region is made up of the 74 Whitsunday Islands and the Whitsunday Coast.

Framed by its national park and lush hinterland, Airlie Beach is where day trips, cruises and sailing flotillas depart for locations such as Heart Reef, Hamilton Island and Whitehaven Beach on Whitsunday Island.

Consistently voted one of the top beaches in the world, Whitehaven has five miles of the whitest sand to be found juxtaposed against its turquoise waters.

intense heat and humidity. The vibe here is chilled out with independent cafés offering local produce.

Various species of turtle inhabit the beach along with other colourful marine life. Explore the beaches and reefs by snorkelling, diving, hiking on trails or by seaplane or helicopter.

At night, the pace steps up with Airlie Beach known for its frenetic party scene. The main strip offers numerous pubs with live music, backpacker bars and nightclubs. Be prepared for a very late night.

Back on the mainland, the town’s lagoon offers respite from the

The boats will berth at Abell Point Marina.

ÐÀ NẴNG The central Vietnamese city will welcome the crew with a festival atmosphere for the first time in the race’s history

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oastal city Ðà Nang ẵ is known for its 60km-long sandy white beach and resorts, the imposing Truong Son mountains and its impressive fire-breathing Dragon Bridge.

Watching water and fire spout from the illuminated Dragon during a pyrotechnic show at the weekend is a highlight for locals and visitors alike. A traditional symbol of Asian prosperity, the dragon also symbolises

Ðà Nang’s growth and development as an ẵ increasingly important Vietnamese centre for culture, business and education.

Landscapes like the Hai Van Pass, Ðà Nang ẵ Bay and Son Tra Peninsula can be explored on day trips or by motorbike. Ðà Nang ẵ is also a gateway to various world heritage sites including the Hue Citadel – a walled palace that was the former imperial

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Right: Head into the hills for spectacular views.

Below: The city’s Dragon Bridge explodes into life

capital of Vietnam, Hoi An old town and My Son sanctuary – a collection of Hindu temples constructed between the 4th and 14th centuries.

Vietnamese cuisine is characterised by dishes made from rice and flavoured with plenty of raw herbs and spices. Local specialities include Quang Noodles, pork rolled in rice paper, fish cake noodles, pancake and coconut juice. Visit traditional markets like Con Market, Han Market or Phuoc My Market for an authentic Vietnamese street food experience.

Visitors wanting to get immersed in local life should also visit the various bars and cafés around the Han River for a sugar cane beverage or a glass of local beer.

QINGDAO A warm welcome is guaranteed in China’s Sailing City

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ingdao – known as China’s Sailing City – is a vibrant stopover and will be a highlight for the crews. It will be the sixth time the fleet has stopped in Qingdao, famous for its welcome ceremony.

The city also hosted the 2008 Beijing Olympic Sailing Games and the 13th Paralympic Games.

Home visits to learn traditional Chinese cooking and activities such as calligraphy are organised, as well as city tours and school visits so that teams can experience the local culture.

Chinese lion dancers, drummers and dozens of the country’s media greet the crews who are treated like celebrities for the duration of the stopover.

The most special dishes in Qingdao are seafood based. Local favourites include Qingdao clams, fried dumplings and a Qingdao barbecue.

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Right: The Qingdao welcome ceremony. Below: Traditional Chinese gardens in Qingdao

As for drink, the world-famous Tsingtao Beer is brewed in Qingdao.

China’s number-one export has a history of more than 100 years and has a museum dedicated to it in the city.

Qingdao also retains some of its history with ancient architecture and temples found, such as Tianhou Temple, which dates back to the 15th century.

The Qingdao History Museum, Laoshan Mountain, the Olympic Sailing Center, Zhongshan Park and Music Square are some of the city’s other visitor highlights.

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SEATTLE

The Clipper Race visits Seattle, USA, for the first time in its ten-edition history

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ositioned in the Pacific Northwest on Puget Sound in Washington State, Seattle has a vibrant downtown surrounded by ocean, mountains, evergreen forests and thousands of acres of parkland, which give the city its ‘Emerald City’ nickname.

The futuristic Space Needle, a legacy of the 1962 World’s Fair and located in the Seattle Center, is the city’s most famous landmark.

Its observation platform is the best

place to see the Cascade and Olympic Mountains which flank the city, as well as the modern skyline.

There are hiking trials in the Cascade and Olympic Mountains, and both Mount Rainier and Mount St Helens National Parks can be visited on a day trip.

Seattle is also a centre for innovation. Home to industry leaders such as Microsoft and Amazon.com and the birthplace of musical icons including the late Kurt Cobain and Jimi Hendrix, it is one of the fastest-growing major American cities.

Established in 1907, Pike Place Market is Seattle’s original farmers’ market. It sells produce from local farms as well as regional specialities like pickles, kimchee and chocolatecovered Washington cherries.

The fleet will berth at the Port of Seattle’s Bell Harbor Marina in the historic waterfront district of downtown. Visitors can explore the various piers and the Seattle Aquarium.

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Top: The Space Needle dominates the skyline. Right: Pike Place is Seattle’s original farmers’ market

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PANAMA CANAL

The busy waterway is one of mankind’s most impressive feats

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he Clipper Race fleet will transit the 51-mile long canal, which plays a vital role in world trade and transport.

Named one of the world’s seven modern wonders, the Panama Canal is one of the busiest waterways in the world, and links the Atlantic to the Pacific Ocean.

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

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

mortality rate, work 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 kilometres and with a population of 3.3 million people, Panama is a major shipping thoroughfare, regional economic power and an important centre for international trade.

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

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NEW YORK This edgy, fast-paced city has everything

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n the City That Never Sleeps, the Statue of Liberty will be one of the first buildings the fleet sails past as it approaches the Manhattan skyline. The Big Apple will host the fleet for the eighth time in the race’s history.

urban, pleasure seekers will find it all in New York.

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 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 famed Thursday night opening parties.

Experimental, edgy, fast-paced and

The world’s largest selection of bars, restaurants, galleries, museums and shops are found here, and they’re sure to be global trendsetters.

New York is all about living the high life – with yoga, outdoor cinema

screenings, street food festivals and city glamping all taking place on the city’s numerous rooftops.

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

And one of the city’s newest attractions is the High Line – a former rail track turned urban park, 30ft above street level.

Running from the Meatpacking District to Chelsea, the 1.45-mile walkway gives visitors a chance to escape the hustle and bustle below.

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Above: The iconic Statue of Liberty.

Right: New Yorkers love the high life

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DERRY ~ LONDONDERRY This Northern Irish gem is a hub of culture and creativity

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he vibrant city of Derry~Londonderry is set along the banks of the River Foyle in Northern Ireland.

Close to Strabane, a large rural area dominated by the Sperrin Mountains, the area is a gateway to the Irish coastal routes of the Wild Atlantic Way and Causeway Coast.

The Sperrin Mountain range in Strabane is one of Ireland’s largest mountain ranges, yet one

of the most unexplored on the island. It is a designated area of outstanding natural beauty and very appealing for hikers.

The Derry~Londonderry City and Strabane District is a hub of culture and creativity.

Famed for the kindness and generous spirit of its people, it has the confident outlook of an area emerging from a troubled past.

The area has strong sporting, music, political and

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cultural connections, with two Nobel Prize winners hailing from the region.

Derry~Londonderry is the only completely walled city in Ireland and boasts 1,450 years of history, including events such as the Siege of Derry and the Battle of the Bogside.

Stroll across the Peace Bridge, which leads to Ebrington Square, to visit the emerging Waterside area of the city, home to some of its newest restaurants and bars.

Known for its hospitality, a visit to Derry~ Londonderry’s lively pubs for a Guinness, live music and plenty of craic is a must.

In July the city will throw a huge welcome home party for the Clipper Yachts, crew, friends and family as they welcome home the Derry~Londonderry~Doire team as part of the Foyle Maritime Festival 2016 (9–17 July), with continental markets, music, entertainment and an abundance of family fun!

The fleet will berth at Foyle Marina, the city’s newest marina that adds to its muchimproved water-based tourist infrastructure.

The award-winning Legenderry Maritime Festival attracted 150,000 visitors to the city during the race’s stopover in 2014

DEN HELDER

The Dutch city is hosting the crew for the third time in the race’s history

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pon finishing the penultimate race, crew members will be given zoute haring – uncooked herring eaten whole with chopped onions – an acquired taste for foreigners. They will also toast The Netherlands with a shot of Jenever – a local spirit made with juniper berries, and often called Dutch gin.

The host port, Willemsoord, is the former marine and maintenance yard for the Dutch Royal Navy and has a rich history.

Willemsoord is home to the Dutch Navy Museum and National Lifeboat Museum Dorus Rijkers, while the historical ship Schorpioen and minesweeper Abraham Crijnssen are also open to visitors.

A collection of old ships can be found at Willemsoord Museum Port, including a lightship, a fishing smack and a shrimper, as well as a selection of tugs, lifeboats and traditional tjalks.

The beautifully-restored Willemsoord complex is home to restaurants, bars, a cinema, a casino and a theatre.

The nearby Isle of Texel features various nature reserves, wild beaches and a bright red lighthouse which is open for tours.

Texel is accessible by ferry, and horse riding, hiking, kayaking and sky-diving are some of the activities available.

The Netherlands borders the North Sea so a lot of fish is eaten, both smoked and fresh. Smoked eels are considered a great delicacy, and Texel lamb is also a favourite.

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Top: The Eierland Lighthouse on the Isle of Texel.

Bottom: The Clipper Race yachts will arrive into and depart from Willemsoord

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OCEAN RACERS

The fight for first place across the matched fleet of twelve Clipper 70s is fiercely competitive in the 14-race series over 40,000 nautical miles

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Henri Lloyd founded by Mr Henri Strzelecki. Born in Poland, he joined the Polish 2nd Corps in Italy, a unit which later became part of the British Eighth Army. He fought in World War Two and was demobilised in Britain, where he learnt his trade in the textile industry.

Sir Robin KnoxJohnston chose foulies from Henri Lloyd for his inaugural non-stop solo circumnavigation.

Henri Lloyd was one of the first technical clothing manufacturers to produce a women’s technical waterproof sailing jacket.

It was named The Voyager.

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Sir Francis Chichester completed the first solo circumnavigation, and wore a Henri Lloyd Consort jacket.

1979-1982 The Transglobe Expedition was the first expedition to make a circumpolar navigation.

Adventurers Sir Ranulph Fiennes and Charles R. Burton travelled the world “vertically”, traversing both of the poles using only surface transport. The expedition saw the first outing for a latexsealed dry suit – a piece of kit which saved the life of one of the team as he went overboard into the freezing Bering Strait.

PIONEER SPIRIT The race’s Official Technical Clothing Partner, Henri Lloyd, has been creating pioneering technology and design for adventurers since 1963.

360º looks at some of the company’s innovations that have helped keep explorers and Clipper Race crew members dry during their expeditions

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Exclusive to Henri Lloyd, Optivision Hoods used transparent thermoplastic polyurethane windows to allow wider peripheral vision without compromising protection for the face. This is now being used in the Clipper Race’s foul weather gear worn by the crew.

Henri Lloyd launched the Elite Offshore range of foul weather sailing gear using new fabrics and technologies to deliver the lightest and most breathable sailing garments ever.

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Henri Lloyd was the first marine manufacturer to bring GORE-TEX® product technology to sailing.

The Clipper Race foul weather gear is constructed from GORE-TEX® Pro Shell, a three-layer construction which has been built for demanding conditions.

Blue Eco, the world’s first infinite loop recycled sailing apparel was introduced.

Henri Lloyd announced a three-year partnership as technical clothing supplier and merchandise partner to the British challenger for the 35th America’s Cup – Land Rover BAR. Henri Lloyd also announced as the Official Technical Clothing Supplier for the 2015-16 and the 2017-18 editions of the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race. Feedback from previous crew members has enhanced the design of the foul weather gear and female-sized clothing options which will be worn by the next generation of race crew.

DESIGN FIRSTS The first ever Bri-Nylon® garment with hand-taped seams The first integral safety harness in a jacket The first ever non-corrosive zip developed with RIRI® in Switzerland The first use of Velcro® as a closure on garments The hand-taping of the seams to prevent leakage www.henrilloyd.com

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WE’RE GAME

For the group of UK athletes and personalities who will join the GREAT Britain team to each complete one of the eight legs, the Clipper Race presents a new physical and mental challenge DAN HARDY Former Ultimate Fighting Championship® (UFC) fighter and current UFC commentator Dan ‘The Outlaw’ Hardy, 33, will swap the Octagon for the Atlantic Ocean as a crew member of the GREAT Britain team for the opening leg from London to Rio de Janeiro.

Brit Hardy first started mixed martial arts (MMA) aged five and went on to specialise in tae kwon do, Brazilian jiu-jitsu, boxing, submission wrestling, Muay Thai and wushu. After turning professional with UFC, he grew into one of the UK’s top contenders when he became the first English fighter to book a title fight in the welterweight division in 2010.

Dan says: “I’m used to competing individually against a physical opponent in contests which last for a maximum of five five-minute rounds.

During the race, I will be part of a team taking on eleven other teams as well as Mother Nature – likely the strongest, most unpredictable opponent I’ve ever faced – in a battle which will take an entire month. It will be a real test.”

Dan has no previous sailing experience but grew up with a strong affection for the sea. “To learn to sail as part of a team on the GREAT Britain entry was an opportunity I couldn’t turn down.”

Dan ended his professional fighting career with a 25-10 record in the 170lb division. He has taken on an ambassador and analyst role as part of the UFC’s presenting team.

CAREER STATS

BILL LUCAS Recently retired Olympic rower Bill Lucas, 27, is hoping to build a new career in the sailing world through his Clipper Race participation.

A London 2012 Olympic finalist, Bill has set himself the challenge of crossing the Southern Ocean just a year after finishing his professional rowing career.

Bill sailed dinghies as a child and is now looking to start a professional sailing career after being forced out of rowing due to injury.

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“Crossing the Southern Ocean is going to be quite a big test,” says Bill. “I have been used to competing in rowing races which last six minutes. Crossing the Southern Ocean takes more than three weeks.

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“Physically, the sailing mirrors our training camps, although at sea it will be over a much longer period. It is going to be a very different experience to what I am used to.”

CHARLOTTE EVANS Champion skier Charlotte Evans, 24, won a gold medal at the Sochi 2014 Paralympics as a Skiing Guide to Kelly Gallagher. She had never sailed before her Clipper Race training and had a fear of water.

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“I have always been in a position where I’ve been comfortable. I am at ease with skiing, but getting over the fear of doing something is the biggest achievement you can have. To represent my country in a completely different sport will be incredible,” Charlotte adds.

NATHAN ROBERTSON Described as “Britain’s greatest badminton player”, Nathan Robertson’s career highlight was his Olympic silver medal at the 2004 Athens games with mixed doubles partner Gail Emms. The pair also combined to win gold in the 2006 Commonwealth Games and World Championships. He retired in June 2012.

“The Clipper Race experience is going to be very special. It’s going to be one of the greatest things I do in my life – and it may well eclipse the experience of the Olympic Games in terms of pushing myself beyond what I already know,” Nathan said.

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Making race logistics plain sailing The task of running the logistics for a round-the-world yacht race with 12 boats and 690 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.

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RACE READY Around 40% of crew members have never sailed before they set foot on a Clipper 70 at the start of their training.

Ben Bowley, Head of Training, describes the specially designed four-level programme which prepares novices for one of the most extreme challenges on the planet

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e take the lessons learned from more than three million miles of racing experience and apply them to our training courses. We are constantly developing the different levels to keep pace with the increasing demands of the race and to ensure crew are trained to the highest level.

As so many of our crew are new to sailing – or certainly haven’t been on board anything like the Clipper 70 yachts before – we start with a foundation course in ocean racing, regardless of individual experience levels.

Yacht maintenance and management, winch handling, racing tactics, survival at sea and weather routing are taught, alongside the basics of good seamanship and living on board the yacht.

Safety is always at the forefront of everything we do in training. We always say ‘train hard and sail safe’. We practise regular, industry-renowned Man Overboard drills using an 80-kilo, extremely lifelike dummy, and ensure all crew are fully competent with personal life jacket wear and care, as well as safety on board at all times.

From day one, crew learn how to build and become part of a multi-disciplined high-performing team.

Split into four week-long practical courses with added theoretical elements, each level builds on the previous.

Levels 1 to 3 take place on the previous generation of round the world yachts, the Clipper 68. Level 4 takes place on the Clipper 70, the actual race boat for this edition, with the team Skipper.

Training takes place in Gosport, UK, or Sydney, Australia.

MAN OVERBOARD During the Clipper 2013-14 Race, Derry~Londonderry~Doire crew member Andrew Taylor was rescued from the Pacific Ocean after falling overboard.

The incident happened in rough weather with 35 knots of wind, meaning Andrew’s crew quickly lost sight of him.

The rescue operation to locate him started immediately, but Andrew

spent 100 minutes in the water before being successfully rescued.

Derry~Londonderry~Doire Skipper Sean McCarter said that the Clipper Race’s extensive training was crucial in getting Andrew back safely on board.

“The crew reacted perfectly, nobody panicked. Everyone went through the procedures that we practise religiously in training,” he said.

“The MOB (Man Overboard) button was pressed, giving us the position on the electronic chart plotter, the engine was started, boat checked for ropes in the water and staysail dropped all within minutes.

“Everyone knew exactly what had to be done and went about it in a controlled manner because we had practised it so many times in the preceding months.”

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Crewing Skills Introduces the basics of sailing, how a boat functions and teaches safety, along with the principles of good seamanship. Crew get out on the water on the first day to start learning the ropes. The team is introduced to tacking and gybing, reefing, racing headsail changes, helming and Man Overboard drills.

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Offshore Sailing and Life on Board Introduces the watch system for the first time, with the crew split across two 24-hour rotating watches. The yacht stays out at sea for the duration of the course so crew can get used to life on board, with cooking, cleaning and engineering duties part of this. Sail trimming is also introduced in Level 2, with more importance paid to boat speed and tactics.

A one-day sea safety survival course teaches crew about the safety equipment and skills needed to survive in the event of an incident at sea which means the boat has to be abandoned.

LEVEL 3

Asymmetric Spinnaker Training and Racing Techniques Introduces the asymmetric kite. This level enables crew to further develop their sailing skills and gain new navigational, meteorological and watch leader skills in an offshore environment.

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Team Tactics and Offshore Fleet Racing Takes place on a Clipper 70 with the team’s actual Race Skipper. It consolidates all the crew’s sailing, seamanship and racing skills in an offshore racing environment and enables the Race Skippers to develop their teams in a realistic setting.

This final level of training provides the Skipper with the opportunity to assess individual skills and to begin to formulate tactics for their individual race campaigns.

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SAFETY FIRST

Each year the life jackets used by crew evolve in response to information gathered from training, testing and a year of constant use on the race.

The race’s Official Safety Supplier Ocean Safety explains the processes used to create one of the most important products used by the Clipper Race teams The Man Overboard (MOB) incident that occurred in the Clipper 2013-14 Race contributed to the latest redevelopment of the life jacket.

Two sets of sea trials on the prototype were conducted during this development process. The exercise was designed to simulate a MOB recovery, which tested the ergonomics and the performance of the life jacket.

The combination of in-water trials and industry collaboration has resulted in the production of an offshore life jacket that will better match the race’s performance expectations.

The life jacket needs to endure constant use in some of the

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world’s most demanding environments over the course of their two-year lifetime.

They are replaced after each race edition. Each jacket is British built under the quality standard of ISO 9001.

STEP BY STEP There are three main phases in the life jacket manufacture process, which includes: Bladder construction Cover construction Assembly and final testing Once the life jacket design, materials and prototype have been rigorously tested throughout the developmental stages and a final design agreed, the process can begin...

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The life jacket patterns are digitally produced using CAD software to achieve total precision. Internal and external assembly markers are also generated on these patterns to pinpoint crucial assembly points for harnesses and back straps.

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Once the digital templates are produced, cutting tools are made from the electronic patterns to ensure accuracy and consistency across the production batch. The cutting tool will cut multiples of life jacket covers, ensuring the process is not only accurate but extremely efficient. Once the material has been cut, the life jacket begins to take shape.

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The internal and external assembly markers are transferred onto the material to indicate precise assembly points, which is a crucial part of the manufacturing process. This ensures that the fit of the life jacket is achieved as intended. These markers reference the bladder attachment, harness and waist belt points.

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Once the patterns have been cut and all of the life jackets elements are pulled together, the sewing process can begin. Highly skilled sewing professionals sew together the cover, zips, harness and webbing straps, using automated machines for critical points where consistency is vital.

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After assembly, the life jackets face one last quality control check which sees jackets picked at random and tested.

The controllers perform unpacking tests, checking sub assemblies, including cylinders and firing mechanisms. An inflation test is also conducted, inspecting how the bladder is fitted to the outer cover and harness assembly, if it deploys correctly and if it operates at the correct force.

CLIPPER 70 This race will be the second circumnavigation for the Clipper 70 fleet, designed by renowned naval architect Tony Castro

The Clipper 70 rig is 29m tall The hull hosts twin rudders

Each Clipper 70 deck has eleven Harken winches, twin grinders and a twin helm

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The communication equipment on board a Clipper 70 is a VHF radio, HF radio, Fleet Broadband, Iridium satellite phone and Inmarsat C There are two 290l fresh water tanks on board a Clipper 70. The Clipper 70 does not carry enough fresh water for everyone on board to complete a leg, so each boat is kitted out with a watermaker

There are two state-of-the-art HD fixed CCTV camera positions on board each Clipper 70, recording over 224 days (5,376 hours) of footage per boat, 64,512 hours of footage amongst the entire fleet Tie every warp, line, sheet and halyard from the Clipper 70 fleet together, and the ropes will stretch for a massive nine miles – twice the height of Mount Everest!

To rig one boat, excluding spares takes 1,415m of rope, weighing 191kg using modern fibres such as Dyneema. Old-fashioned ropes would weigh around 271kg, which means around a 30% weight reduction per boat using Dyneema The average speed of the Clipper 70 fleet during the Clipper 2013-14 Race was 7.04 knots (over 234 days at sea) The weight of an empty Clipper 70 is 31,700kg

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RACE TEAM: BEHIND THE SCENES

JUSTIN TAYLOR RACE DIRECTOR Justin is a qualified RYA Yachtmaster Ocean and Yachtmaster instructor with more than 130,000 nautical miles under his belt.

Justin has skippered in the Clipper Race twice, in both the 2002-03 and 2009-10 editions.

As Race Director, he is responsible for the overall running and safety of the race, including setting the course and race rules, applying any penalty points and recruiting and training Skippers.

Justin is known for his party tricks, which include breaking a pencil with a bank note!

MARK LIGHT DEPUTY RACE DIRECTOR Mark skippered the DerryLondonderry entry in the 2011-12 edition of the race.

He plays a key part in the day-to-day running of the Race Office, including communicating with the yachts every six hours for the latest positions and ensuring Skipper blogs are received daily. Mark also has an expansive repertoire of bad (dad) jokes.

ROB CARTER RACE OFFICE MANAGER “The next edition of the race will be my fifth, but each one has its varying challenges. We’ll head to different countries, ports and there will be challenging situations to manage,” says Rob. Rob covers race team travel and accommodation, branding and Race Village creation, corporate events and Race Viewer development. He is one of the friendly faces to greet each team into port on completion of each race. He is also part of the team that runs a constant watch system while the yachts are at sea, ensuring the fleet’s positions and progress is continuously monitored.

SARAH HOARE RACE MANAGER Despite swapping the jungle and mud for the sea, Sarah’s background working in operations and logistics for sustainable development organisation Raleigh in Malaysian Borneo stood her in good stead for all the race’s challenges.

Her role involves organising and helping crew and Skippers with anything they need in port – from immigration, visas and medical advice

to victualing, expenses, prize-giving and corporate commitments.

JUSTIN HALLER MAINTENANCE MANAGER From rotten fish inside engines to shark bites damaging rudders and cockatoos destructing masthead wind instruments, Jay has seen it all.

The South African has worked on some comical mishaps as well as more serious repairs for six Clipper Race editions over twelve years.

Jay leads his shore crew, known as the ‘Blackhand Gang’, assisting on all kinds of technical issues.

GREG NORTH RIGGER “My office is 90 foot up, but I never feel apprehensive or fearful of falling. I get my tools, put my headphones in and work away – there is nowhere better to be than at the top of the mast somewhere sunny,” says Greg.

An extreme sports fan, Greg originally looked at a career in forestry and ranger work because of the climbing aspect. Now he is responsible for building, fitting and tuning all rigs.

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In a very personal interview with Stephen Hull, The Huffington Post UK’s editor-inchief, Sir Robin KnoxJohnston talks about fear, the universe and living life as one of the UK’s most influential men

HISTORY MAKER

“The world is full of those who’d hate you to achieve because they’ve done nothing and they’ll try and put you off. If you believe in yourself, do it. I did believe in myself as a boy. It wasn’t obvious to everyone, but I had that inner self-confidence. Trust yourself.”

Sir Robin Knox-Johnston cuts an imposing figure in his dark blue suit, black brogues and famous white beard.

I’ll admit to being intimidated by the athletic 76-year-old grandfather and Britain’s toughest living sea dog.

In 1969, just three months before Apollo 11 astronaut Neil Armstrong became the first man to set foot on the moon, Knox-Johnston did something of arguably equal historic significance – but with an extra dollop of British Boys’ Own brilliance.

In a remarkable ten-and-a-half month race, which witnessed the death and mental breakdown of other competitors, the boy from Putney in London became

the first person to sail single-handed non-stop around the globe in his tiny 32-foot boat Suhaili.

What interests me most is Knox-Johnston the man. What on earth inspired him to pursue such a wild dream at a young age? “The vision started when I was about eight,” he told me. “I decided I wanted to go to sea. By the time I was twelve years old, I was a voracious reader. I wanted to go to sea and I did.”

Who encouraged the young Knox-Johnston to fix his vision? “Dad was great, he was a super bloke, but he wasn’t a sailor. I’ve got three brothers and he supported us in whatever we wanted to do. I didn’t have a mentor.

I had people I admired, for instance. I suppose I still do – Drake, Cook and Nelson.”

There’s a strong sense that Knox-Johnston doesn’t suffer fools. When I’d first seen him arrive he swept past me, with his long stride. He speaks with purpose and intent. He also holds eye contact. He really holds eye contact. Yet for him, today’s men don’t show that similar sense of purpose. “They don’t have that thing of saying, ‘That is what I shall do.’”

One preconceived idea I had was that Knox-Johnston would be a brazen, cavalier, slightly devil-may-care type of chap. Yet he explains the reality couldn’t be further away.

“I choose to take advice from the right people. I find most people who rush up to offer you advice is probably not worth having. It’s best you sit back and say, ‘I need advice on this – who’s the best person you know?’ and you go and ask them for advice.”

Knox-Johnston has lived his life with two of the biggest challenges humans can face: time and thoughts. It was those two elements – not those of the sea – which ultimately led fellow Sunday Times Golden Globe Race competitor Donald Crowhurst to take his own life.

Yet even to this day Knox-Johnston still competes in challenges which stretch men and women half his age.

Last November he finished third in class in a 3,542-mile solo race across the Atlantic, from France to Guadeloupe.

What is it like being alone with those thoughts?

Does he feel fear and apprehension, for instance when he sat with Sir Ranulph Fiennes in the Arctic

or followed Sir Chris Bonington up a mountain?

“There are always things that bring a little bit of apprehension. Actually, I wasn’t frightened then (in the Arctic) because I felt, same with Chris really, you’re dealing with an expert and you’ve got the confidence that comes from knowing you’re with an expert and they’re both friends and I trust them. That takes a lot of the fear away. Fear is of the unknown, isn’t it? The more experienced you are, the more incidents you’ve had in life, the less you’ve got to fear because you’ve seen it.”

I ask him what it means to be a British man. “One, first of all, to be a gentleman. It’s just standard behaviour. That means you’re tolerant, considerate and you put yourself forward when a dirty job needs doing. You treat ladies with respect. You treat other men with respect.”

Knox-Johnston until now didn’t strike me as a guy who ever stopped, but he then explained how he uses those quiet moments.

“A great time to think is sitting on a boat, especially when you’re alone because there are no distractions. You just

He looks, if only for a moment, completely content at being genuinely mystified. I’m left with the feeling that possessing self-confidence is something that marks Knox-Johnston out. It’s a quiet, determined resilience.

I was keen to know which bit of advice he would offer his young 12-year-old self. Knox-Johnston takes an extralong time to think. It’s the most thoughtful I’ve seen him.

“Have you ever heard of an American poet called Shel Silverstein?” he says, finally. “He wrote a poem called ‘The Mustn’ts’ and it goes ‘Listen to the mustn’ts, child. Listen to the don’ts. Listen to the shouldn’ts, the impossibles, the won’ts. Listen to the don’t haves and listen close to me. Anything is possible, anything can be.’”

“You’re very tactical, aren’t you?” I ask. “You have to be, I think,” he replies. “I go cruising. The race isn’t important – I’m enjoying it. I don’t have to win this race. Once we get in a race I’m serious about, don’t get in my way – I’m coming through.”

Read the full interview at www.huffingtonpost.co.uk Follow @stephenbhull on Twitter

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sit, you’re looking at the stars at night. You sit there and think, ‘What is out there?’ We’re slowly exploring it and yet we’ve just scratched the surface of 13 billion years. We’re reaching out, we’re getting closer to 13 billion years now with our modern telescopes and we’re discovering more and more. I find that fascinating. Do I fully understand it?

No, of course I don’t. Everything’s amazing to me.”

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As the Official Charity Partner, Unicef has teamed up with the Clipper Race to help make a safer world for children

RACING TO HELP

Nonhlanhla’s story: Baby answer is born free from HIV

HELPING UNICEF TO HELP CHILDREN IN DANGER

Nonhlanhla was thrilled to learn she was pregnant. Then at the same antenatal appointment, she got the news that she was HIV positive.

At the same time as Clipper Race crew take on one of the greatest contests on Earth, children around the world are experiencing even more dangerous challenges. They’re facing violence, disease, hunger and the chaos of war and disaster – but the Clipper Race is helping Unicef to change this.

“I thought I was going to lose my baby,” she says. “In my mind I was thinking that I am going to die.”

Mentor Mothers is a Unicef-supported programme in South Africa that gives mothers with HIV advice, support and treatment, both during their pregnancy and beyond.

Through Mentor Mothers, Nonhlanhla found out how she could reduce the risk of passing HIV to her baby during pregnancy, delivery and breastfeeding by taking anti-retroviral medicine.

When her baby boy Answer was born, Nonhlanhla was overjoyed to find out that he was free from the virus.

Around 700 babies are infected with HIV every day – through pregnancy, birth or breastfeeding. If every mum got the right medicine and care like Nonhlanhla, we could help ensure that every baby was safe from HIV.

HOW UNICEF KEEPS CHILDREN SAFE In 2014, Unicef responded to 294 humanitarian situations in 98 countries to help keep children and their families safe Unicef provides vaccines for more than a third of the world’s children Unicef provides 80% of the world’s life-saving emergency food When an emergency strikes, Unicef is on the ground to provide clean water, medicines and protection for children in danger Find out how you can help: http://clipperroundtheworld.com/unicef

Unicef is the world’s leading children’s organisation, ensuring more children are fed, vaccinated, educated and protected than any other organisation.

We work in 190 countries round the world, including every country on the Clipper Race route. We have done more to influence laws, policies and customs to help protect children than anyone else in history.

Unicef has a proven track record of working with the world’s biggest sports organisations, events and athletes.

In 2014, Unicef was the Official Charity Partner of the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games, raising over £5 million to support children around the Commonwealth.

This groundbreaking partnership harnessed the power of the Games and Unicef to help deliver an enduring legacy for children.

Both Unicef and the Clipper Race have a global presence, making Unicef the obvious choice to become the race’s Official Charity.

Unicef will showcase its work for children along each leg of the race, providing a fantastic opportunity to raise awareness and funds for children in danger.

We are delighted that the Clipper Race is helping us build a safer world for children.

Catherine Cottrell, Deputy Executive Director, Unicef UK

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GOING GLOBAL As the Clipper Race enters its tenth edition, Global Business and Communications Director Jonathan Levy examines the compelling business case behind Clipper Ventures’ success

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he Clipper Race has emerged as an extremely powerful global platform for business, consumer and destination brands since its inaugural event in 1996.

In many respects the company has also evolved into an international brand itself, with strong values associated with ‘ordinary’ people achieving the extraordinary.

Aspirational, challenging and empowering; it’s an inspirational story that has left a lasting impression on all our stakeholders.

I was introduced to Clipper Ventures in 2006, when one of my clients at the time sponsored a team in the race. I was a sailing novice, yet the strong human spirit that enveloped the unique biennial adventure was truly intoxicating – and, dare I say, addictive. It was evident from the outset that this was a remarkable opportunity for brand partnerships at so many levels. This view was only strengthened as I was introduced to more Team Sponsors and Host Ports and, ultimately, I joined the company in 2010.

CEO William Ward, entrepreneur and strong business leader, is at

Research conducted by official Host Ports has demonstrated a significant return on investment, with the more proactive generating a multi-million US dollar boost to local economies.

Famous destination Team Sponsors have been spread over five continents and range from Qingdao in China to New York, Singapore and Great Britain. In the past, UK entries have been highly successful for such places as Glasgow, Edinburgh, Liverpool, Yorkshire, Cardiff and Jersey.

the helm along with living legend and founder Sir Robin Knox-Johnston, a visionary Chairman. This formidable combination has resulted in a strong, effective and well-informed team which has delivered positive results for our sponsors, a great experience for crew and a strong foundation for further development.

The business has evolved to ensure the Clipper Race continues to develop to meet the needs of our partners by delivering the audiences, brand positioning and influence they seek in relevant markets.

The concept of international trade via

The Northern Irish city of Derry~ Londonderry made its debut in 2011 to promote its status as the first UK City of Culture. The Clipper 2015-16 Race sees its third consecutive entry, after an award-winning performance in the previous edition by scooping a major tourism award. The city maximised the fleet presence by creating a maritime festival, which was recognised as the best event in Northern Ireland in the country’s annual tourism awards.

Over 150,000 visitors, 20% from outside Northern Ireland, generated 10,000 bed nights and a direct boost to the local economy in excess of $5million USD. A huge 98% of spectators felt the festival improved the country’s global image.

Activation in ports of call around the world added to the impact of Derry~Londonderry in spreading its tourism message, generating trade opportunities and attracting

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the sea goes back to the inception of the race, as it was named after the original Clipper ships which raced back to London on the trade winds to deliver the first tea of the season.

They went at a ‘clip’. Destinations quickly recognised how the Clipper Race could not only promote their city, region or country around the world, but would also generate substantial economic impact from the fleet’s visit.

inward investment. Increasingly, destination Team Sponsors have been introducing corporate partners to their entries and created trade missions alongside their international activations.

For example, in the GREAT Britain campaign, the Government’s trade agency UKTI provided hundreds of export services to UK companies through a series of high-profile events in key markets.

Brands seeking to develop business-to-business and even business-to-government opportunities have performed extremely well, winning new contracts, developing high-level relationships and raising brand profile.

Successful market initiatives in the past have led to international business agreements and even a trade corridor between Europe and North America.

Bursary funding and internal engagement programmes have transformed individuals and organisations through participation in the Clipper Race. It’s an inspiring backdrop for business.

Our Learning and Development Partner, Mission Performance, has seen how lessons learned on the race can translate back into business, adding another exciting dimension for our partners.

The synergies between highperforming teams in business and in ocean racing are clear. Both require powerful leadership, excellent team work, clear communication and insightful strategy, with the whole team bought into one common goal.

A major international financial services brand, which had grown rapidly by acquisition, wanted to strengthen the sense of a single identity and used the Clipper Race to motivate and inspire staff to go beyond their limits in the workplace and improve business productivity.

Team sponsorship interacted with 76% of global employees and increased employee satisfaction by 20%. The initiative also translated into tangible business growth in excess of $100million USD. The evolution of our sponsorship model has seen consumer brands coming more to the fore as our reach and influence grows.

A 12-month multi-channel brand awareness campaign created impressive results for a recent Team Sponsor: Volume sales up 18.3% and brand value up 15.4%.

Unprompted brand awareness up 7% and prompted brand awareness by a healthy 21%.

Consumer brands are particularly good at leveraging their association with the Clipper Race across their creative in all channels, particularly in digital media. An associated social media campaign generated 15.6 million impressions on Facebook and Twitter. Powerful imagery of

their branded yacht entry translated into dynamic outdoor, pop-up installations, in-store, advertising and print collateral. Video and story interaction following the team around the world was highly effective, combined with in-port events and sailing experiences.

In addition, the footprint of international Host Ports provides a good fit for many business and consumer brands developing into major markets around the world.

The return of London for the second consecutive race series, to host the start and finish of our landmark tenth edition at St Katharine Docks, next to the iconic Tower Bridge, speaks volumes of the international status the Clipper Race now has. Mayor of London Boris Johnson summed it up: “The Clipper Race fleet provides a spectacular sight on the Thames as hundreds of sailors set off on this amazing feat of human endurance.

“London is proud to host the race village at the historic St Katharine Docks in east London and the city welcomes the thousands of spectators who are expected to watch the launch and return of the race.”

SUCCESS IN NUMBERS BUSINESS Race sponsorship and activation generated in excess of $100m USD of new business for one partner

CONSUMER Volume sales up 18.3% Brand value up 15.4% Prompted brand awareness by a healthy 21%

DESTINATION 150,000 visitors 10,000 bed nights Economic impact $5m USD 98% of spectators felt improved global image

London benefits substantially from hosting the high-profile start and finish. Mayor Johnson added: “This unique event will provide a great showcase for London and highlights its role as a great host for major sporting events.

“The first leg of the Clipper Race is to Rio de Janeiro in Brazil and will reinforce our own Olympic legacy in the process. I look forward to welcoming all the yachts back safely at the end of the race in July 2016.”

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Developing youth for a brighter tomorrow

SOCIAL ACTION

In the spirit of its foundations with Sir Robin Knox-Johnston’s vision to give everyone the chance to become an ocean racer, every event is also a chance to help people who would not otherwise have the opportunity to compete

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ir Robin KnoxJohnston founded the Clipper Race to help people change their lives by achieving a feat most would previously have thought impossible.

He conceived the event to make the opportunity to sail across the world’s oceans and take on Mother Nature more affordable and accessible to everyone – regardless of experience.

Places are also given for people who would not otherwise have had the chance to change the course of their future.

The newly amalgamated Derry City and Strabane District Council, sponsors of the Derry~Londonderry~Doire entry, introduced the ‘Your Next Chapter’ scheme for unemployed people in their area.

The successful candidates were originally expecting to just undertake four weeks of crew training, but then discovered they would also have the once-in-alifetime experience of joining the Derry~Londonderry~Doire crew around the world.

In recognition of the third race partnership with the Northern Irish council, Clipper Ventures decided to gift the city and district two extra bursary places for community workers or volunteers to win a place on board Derry~Londonderry~Doire.

Entitled ‘Voice of the Community’, it is designed to reward those who spend their time trying to better the lives of others.

Thanks to the Sapinda Rainbow Foundation, ten young South Africans Crew members from the Sapinda Rainbow Foundation

– some of whom have never seen the ocean before – are to compete in this year’s Clipper Race following the project’s success in the last edition. The eight competitors and two reserves were shortlisted from nearly200 applicants, who come from a wide range of challenging backgrounds.

When the foundation Chairman Dirk Van Daele participated in the Clipper 2009-10 Race, he saw a similar project make a profound difference for young people from deprived inner cities in Europe.

The aim is for participants in the project to take their new skills back into their communities, inspire others and be supported by mentors beyond their Clipper Race experience.

They will also be helping to raise awareness and funding for the Ndlovu Care Group in Limpopo, where one in five of the population is infected with the HIV virus.

The reputation of the Clipper Race continues to grow in China and more people than ever applied for the crew places offered by the sailing city of Qingdao, perhaps inspired by Vicky Song who became the first ever Chinese woman to circumnavigate the planet when she completed the last edition of the race.

The 2015-16 edition will mark the sixth time that Qingdao, which is also a Host Port in the race, has entered a team in the biennial event, making the city the race’s longest standing Team Sponsor.

In addition, the Clipper Race donated two Pacific Ocean crossing legs to the Andrew Simpson Sailing Foundation.

Founded by Sir Ben Ainslie in memory of Olympic gold medallist, sailor “Bart” Simpson, the charity uses sailing to develop skills and provide opportunities regardless of financial or social position.

PEOPLE POWER Clipper Connect was created to build a global community of race partners and business leaders to develop professional networks and to encourage new business opportunities

Caroline Marrows, a round the world crew member from the 2013-14 edition of the Clipper Race, who now heads up Clipper Connect, describes the opportunities available for partners.

Clipper Connect is a new business networking group for race partners which we launched to help them make valuable connections with other race partners.

The group is aimed at entrepreneurs and professionals, as well as Alumni drawn from more than 3300 ex-race crew spanning almost 20 years of the race.

The opportunity that exists during the race for partners to connect with like-minded people, build effective professional networks and grow businesses is huge. The power of Clipper Connect is that this is a network of business leaders and companies who look at opportunities differently, relish challenges and support each other to achieve.

Clipper Connect is becoming the first port of call for partners and Alumni when they have a business opportunity that they are looking for support with.

John Hockin is VP of marketing at PRAXES Medical Group, which has been a partner since the Clipper 2013-14 Race.

In his opinion Clipper Connect is a powerful business network to be involved in. “I’ve been able to connect with other partners and potential sponsors and discuss new ideas and business relationships which has led to valuable new opportunities,” he said.

“It’s about sponsors connecting with sponsors, sponsors mentoring new sponsors about how to make the most of the race’s opportunities and learning from each other about pushing ourselves. It’s a very powerful family to be a part of.”

We also share something unique that other networking groups don’t have access to. The learnings about

leadership and building high-performance teams that are taken from the Clipper Race show how these transcend sailing and go into the corporate world.

Before circumnavigating the globe on Invest Africa in the Clipper 2013-14 Race, Helen Jones had worked in Wealth Management for Goldman Sachs. Now, she has a new career as an Executive Coach.

Robin Mitchell, who was a Project Manager for Sainsbury’s before sailing on board Derry~Londonderry~Doire in the Clipper 2011-12 Race, says the challenging environments he faced crossing oceans gave him a different perspective on his professional career.

“So many people do the race for the chance of a lifetime and the adventure,” she said. “But they also do it to change their lives. They want a new career, a change of direction. Supporting them through that is very important.

“I went back and walked a lot taller in that role. You develop a confidence and many other skills that you can’t get from any other environment. The time away from the office is totally justified and I was promoted very quickly after returning from the race.”

“Clipper Connect is a really good mechanism for people that have done the race to unite and really think about what they’ve achieved, and help them professionally to go to the next level. If people can go out knowing what they really want to achieve, having the support and facility to do that when they get home is a key part of taking on that journey.”

And with so many crew members looking for a new challenge in their personal and work life following their completion of the race, we aim to be a catalyst for change through our events and LinkedIn group forum.

To find out more about Clipper Connect, contact Caroline Marrows at cmarrows@clipper-ventures.com or call +44 (0)2392 534 718.

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Christiaan McLeod, founding Director of the Clipper Race’s Official Learning and Development Partner Mission Performance, discusses the key lessons learnt from the Clipper 2013-14 Race

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hen I set up Mission Performance with Polar explorer Rob Lewis 16 years ago, we wanted to inject the exhilaration of working in highly challenging environments into a successful company that enabled teams to push themselves beyond the ordinary in whatever business they were part of.

The similarities between the challenges of the Clipper Race and the business world are countless.

They include creating teams of people comprising diverse backgrounds and coaching them to cope with unpredictable, fast changing environments, maintain morale and provide motivation when the team is up against it.

The only performance differentiators are teamwork, leadership, a good strategy and faultless execution.

We studied the interaction between Skippers and their crew during the last global series.

We looked at the correlation between leadership and team behaviours, practices, attributes,

beliefs and the mindset of teams to their performance.

This was defined in a balanced way, not just by race rankings but also by crew wellbeing and sustainability, including resilience, innovation and learning.

The study also looked at how teams adapted and evolved their strategies to not only respond to changes, but also to use change to their advantage; the best ways to bounce back from major setbacks and crises; sustaining performance and managing underperformance; and how Skippers enabled crew to perform without burning themselves out.

The results fell into three categories: the things all leaders did, the things that set winning leaders apart and the things that the crew did to secure team success.

One overall finding was that to win, it is important to do the basics exceptionally well in terms of behaviours, beliefs and attitudes.

that they care about the team, by inviting challenges and genuinely believing they can learn from all, by showing humility and having the courage to be vulnerable Leaders must choose the right mood in order to maintain morale and regulate their emotions to build confidence and trust Adopting an open learning mindset is very powerful. This enables leaders to avoid a blame culture and exploit mistakes and mishaps quickly as a source of learning and competitive advantage The best race leaders develop a coaching culture, creating a ‘pull’ rather than ‘push’ for continuous improvement Use shared values to put team ego before individual ego by aligning individual goals to one common purpose. This builds teams who excel at collaboration The difference between a ‘good’ leader and a ‘great’ leader is that the latter creates great leadership which is shared

These are some insights into the drivers for performance:

The podium finishers created ‘magic’ through agility, resilience and a greater emphasis on performance

It’s important for leaders to have the right mindset by demonstrating

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Clipper Events provides a unique team building environment for corporate hospitality and industry regattas on board the Clipper 68 and Clipper 70 fleet

TEAM WORK

Clipper Events highlights Aberdeen Asset Management Cowes Week (UK) America’s Cup World Series, Portsmouth (Official Charter Package Supplier) Audi Hamilton Island Race Week (Australia) JP Morgan Asset Management Round the Island Race (UK) Rolex Fastnet Race (UK) Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race (Australia) To find out more, contact: Emma Eason +44 (0)2392 526000 events@clipper-ventures.com www.clipper-events.com

Clipper Events Manager Emma Eason explains the different ways to get out on the water – whether it be for team building, corporate hospitality, industry regattas or one of the iconic races.

Our aim is to get people – especially those with no experience – out on the water sailing one of our ocean racing yachts. We tailor the experience to suit the company objectives, whilst ensuring an exhilarating and fun day on the water bonding as a team.

By working side by side with your fellow crew members, the Clipper 68 and 70-foot yachts provide a unique environment to create and build long-term relationships.

We host our own regattas during the summer but also take part in some of the world’s most famous yachting events, such as the Fastnet Race, Cowes Week and the Sydney Hobart Yacht Race, giving our guests the chance to line up and compete against sailing’s biggest names.

Cy Lloyd Jones is Commodore of the London JP Morgan Sailing Club 2008-2015 and has taken part in the Round the Island Race and Clipper City Challenge with JP Morgan Investment Bank. He describes the benefits of using big boat sailing as a team-building tool to enhance the business environment.

for everyone – regardless of physical strength or experience. Unlike the standard smaller yachts, these ocean racers cannot be sailed by one or two people.

We started using the Clipper Race yachts for team building in 2007 and have had some great corporate days and exciting regattas against other City firms in the Clipper City Challenge.

I am definitely more effective in business because of these sailing experiences. When you have a relationship with someone things happen more effectively and efficiently. With a growing network after each Clipper City Challenge event, this efficiency increases year on year for everyone involved.

Being so large and having an experienced crew at hand means the yachts are ideal for novices. We also have many experienced sailors in the club, who are unlikely to have sailed on anything this large and have to learn to adapt their skills.

With the size of the Clipper Race yachts there is a job

Everyone has to pitch in and work as a team to get the most out of these yachts. Besides the racing, the social aspect that goes with sailing is also extremely important in relationship building. This happens internally during the Round the Island Race and externally with other banking institutions during the Clipper City Challenge.

The highlight of all of the Clipper City Challenges has to be winning the inaugural regatta in 2007 – and then also the 2014 regatta. Hearing the stories and enthusiasm at the end of the racing day is great, especially from those that have never been on the boats before.

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e opened our first base outside the UK, in Sydney, in January 2014. Australian crew members make up the second largest national contingent on the race.

Creating an Australian training base means crew no longer have to travel to the UK for the majority of their pre-race training. Our team in Rushcutters Bay has been building a busy race training and corporate events programme for crew from

across the country and the wider Asia Pacific region.

Africa, Scotland, England, India, UAE and Hong Kong.

There are 60 Australians and New Zealanders signed up for the Clipper 2015-16 Race, which includes participation in the famous Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race as part of The Australian Leg from Albany, Western Australia, to the Whitsundays via Sydney and Hobart.

The sailing conditions off the east coast of Australia are ideal training grounds for the Clipper Race. And the close proximity of the Clipper Race base to Sydney Harbour Heads means that crew are sailing offshore very quickly.

We have also had many international crew coming to complete their Level 1, 2 and 3 training courses on the two Clipper 68 yachts we have here.

These include sailors from Canada, USA, Norway, Singapore, South

In addition to training, the Sydney base offers corporate hospitality and various team-building events for businesses in the beautiful surroundings of Sydney Harbour and its backdrop of the Opera House and Harbour Bridge.

Events have included charity regattas and company days focused on developing leadership and communication skills for employees through big boat sailing.

Considered one of the world’s most important and difficult races, it leaves Sydney Harbour Heads on Boxing Day with massive crowds watching the fleet set off for Tasmania.

We also offer the chance for Corinthian sailors to enter iconic race events such as Audi Hamilton Island Race Week.

Racing against some of the sport’s top names will certainly be one of the highlights for the crew members, as well as for Wendy Tuck – the first Australian female Skipper in the history of the Clipper Race.

With the 2015 Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race forming part of the Clipper 2015-16 Race route, ex-crew and members of the public are signing up to race on the two Clipper 68s alongside the main Clipper 70 race fleet.

Wendy will be taking part in her ninth Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race, and will be eyeing the Jane Tate Memorial Trophy for the first female Skipper to complete the race.

Image: Rolex/Carlo Borlenghi

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AUSTRALIA FACTS 60 Australians and New Zealanders signed up for the Clipper 2015-16 Race Sydney-based fleet has covered more than 17,000 nautical miles in 18 months training and racing 30 training courses run so far 100 crew trained to date

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hat happens when crew complete the Race of Their Lives? Many adventurous Alumni are taking on new challenges across the planet.

ADVENTURE IS IN THEIR DNA

UK-born Tom Salt, a 31-year-old Management Consultant, was a round the world crew member in the Clipper 2009-10 Race.

His participation inspired him to go on and win the Talisker Whisky Atlantic Challenge four years later. Rowing with fellow Alumni Mike Burton, the duo beat the nearest team by seven days.

Melanie King rowed 2,600 miles in the Woodvale Challenge Atlantic Rowing Race 2009 with a partner, having competed in the Clipper 2007-08 Race.

Former England Rugby Sevens captain and Clipper 2013-14 Race

circumnavigator Ollie Phillips set a new world record for the most northerly game of rugby played in the Arctic in May 2015.

Jeremy Reed, a circumnavigator on the 2009-10 edition of the race, has been challenging himself ever since. In March 2015, he finished a 15,579 mile, year-long cycle ride from the UK to Australia.

ENTREPRENEURIAL VISION Clipper 2013-14 Race crew member Ali Murrell has set up a business making board shorts out of recycled materials sourced from the world’s oceans.

The Canadian Ocean Racing team has been founded by winning Clipper 2013-14 Race Skipper Eric Holden, with former crew member Morgen Watson.

The team intends to take on its first Ocean Masters race challenge with the Transat Jacques Vabre in November 2015, and aims to be at the start of the 2016 Vendée Globe.

CLIPPER RACE YACHT CLUB The CRYC was launched in 2009 by the club’s President Sir Robin Knox-Johnston and Vice President Sir Keith Mills for Alumni to carry on their sailing adventures with various annual regattas.

Membership costs a one-off payment of £20 and is open to anyone who has competed in any part of the Clipper Race or other races with Clipper Events. www.clipperraceyc.com

RACING REALITY More than 60,000 people played the Virtual Clipper Race game during the last edition of the race. Now two gamers will crew the race for real

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fter completing the Virtual Clipper Race from the comfort of his home in Rennes, Frenchman Olivier Thomas is now set to cross the planet’s largest ocean as a fully-fledged crew member in the Clipper 2015-16 Race.

While the Clipper 2013-14 Race crew were battling on foredecks to change a headsail in rough seas, the same manoeuvre was achieved in the game by Olivier and 60,000 other armchair virtual players.

Following the same route as the fleet, players must make decisions on the course and sail plan to make the finish line.

“The Virtual Clipper Race is a very addictive game and I enjoyed playing it. At the same time as competing in it, I entered a competition to win a place on the Mighty Pacific Leg – sailing for real,” said Olivier.

RACE VIEWER: FOLLOWING THE FLEET

“I was amazed when I won. Crossing the Pacific Ocean will be very different compared to playing the Virtual Race,” added Olivier, fresh from completing his pre-race training.

The Race Viewer is the most addictive area of the race’s official website, www.clipperroundtheworld.com

Francois Raux, also from France, initially played the virtual game and then realised that he could crew the race for real in the 2015-16 edition.

Produced by Salad Creative for desktop or mobile/tablet use, the Race Viewer is the outcome of hours of intensive design and development.

“I was ecstatic when I realised I could do the real thing. I had played both the Vendée Globe and Clipper Race games for two editions.

“I will be racing on the Southern Ocean Leg – which is a unique opportunity as you would normally never get the chance to sail there,” he added.

Visit www.clipperroundtheworld. com/game to compete in the Virtual Clipper Race

With real-time updates on each of the twelve yacht’s positions every hour, 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 2013-14 edition of the race, the Race Viewer received more than a million page views. That number is expected to increase during the 2015-16 edition.

“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 Salad.

“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 and ensure the fleet’s safety.

From Sunday 30 August the Race Viewer will launch and attract a huge audience, with some arranging their daily routine around the updates.

Visit the Race Viewer at www.clipperroundtheworld.com/raceviewer

FIT TO FIGHT

Crew will battle Mother Nature in her rawest, most angry moments and need to be fit to put up a good fight. Andrew Silver, Garmin’s European Senior Product Manager, offers advice on training for the race

Hit your goals Activity trackers

With activity trackers such as Garmin’s vívofit and vívosmart it’s all about motivation and having achievable daily goals. These monitor how much activity you’re doing 24/7, they display your steps, distance, calories burned and sleep quality

Multi-Sport

Ranging from the vívoactive smartwatch to the top end Forerunner 920xt triathlon watch, they also monitor your activity levels in between workouts

GPS Running

Garmin have a range of GPS-enabled running watches and cycling computers. They track how fast, how far and where you’ve been. More advanced features include wrist-based heart rate, cadence and VO2 max

Garmin Connect

All Garmin’s fitness devices sync with Garmin Connect so you can review and share your activity. You can also join groups to motivate you and your friends with competitions and leaderboards. Set up a group for each boat to motivate and encourage competition

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acing a Clipper 70 is strenuous work that only gets harder the more fatigued you become. For the duration of the race, crew will burn an average of 5,000 calories a day and have no more than three-and-a-half hours of sleep in one go. Your body will really thank you for giving it a head start before you push it to its very limits.

Aerobic fitness/ stamina If you start with a decent level of stamina then you will find working the deck a lot less tiring. Start to work on your aerobic fitness as soon as you can, setting realistic targets.

If you are already an active person,

keep pushing yourself that bit further – specifically the amount of time that you exercise for. Mixing up what exercise you do will help develop a better overall level of fitness.

Stretching Stretching daily will drastically reduce your risk of injury on board. The more supple and limber your muscles and tendons are, the less likely you are to pull them. You will also be more agile.

Aim to spend ten minutes each day doing basic stretching exercises.

Core strength and balance If you have solid core strength you will find life on board considerably easier and less tiring. Try standing on one leg for 30 second stints. Once

you are confident, try to do the same with your eyes closed. Over time you should be able to stand on one leg, eyes closed, perhaps using free weights. Try to work in some sit ups, push ups and planking.

Muscle tone Improving your muscle tone should be done gradually – you are not trying to build huge muscles. It is much better to do many repetitions with light weights than a few with big weights. Free weights are better than resistance machines for the sort of work you will be doing on board, as they also help develop your core muscles and stability. Your upper body will be seeing the most action, so focus on these muscle groups.

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A TASTE OF THE OCEAN

Hearty meals are extremely important to the Clipper Race crews

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ooking tasty and nutritious food on stormy seas in a cramped galley to help motivate 22 hungry sailors is no mean feat. Preparation is key, writes London restaurant owner and chef Lawrence Lingard, Victualler for Qingdao in the 2013-14 edition.

Being organised when planning menus and buying ingredients to be able to dish up satisfying food can make the difference between winning and losing.

Just as good preparation can make the difference in achieving a podium finish, so can effective victualling and proper organisation for food that will provide much-needed energy so crews can work the boat that bit harder.

With the race’s high-energy physical requirements and

a budget of just £3.50 per head per day, despite crew members’ daily energy requirement of 5,000 calories, knowing which ingredients to buy in different countries to make the best meals is vital.

I butchered chicken myself in London and other ports, saving at least £100 a time. This meant we could afford little luxuries such as salmon, steak and trout.

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s well as victualling for my team and organising all the menus and recipes for a year at sea, I did cook-offs with local chefs in each of the global ports as part of my culinary tour. This meant we had some varied ingredients and menus at the start of legs, which helped to boost morale.

When a good meal is served and people feel full and content, it can really raise spirits on board.

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Be imaginative and have fun with the food when you are on Mother Watch. There is nothing better than your fellow crew praising your dish and talking about it for days after!

TIPS I contacted trade wholesalers in the ports so the fleet could get a better deal, more choice and minimise the risk of local supermarkets running out of ingredients

Qingdao had an eight-day rolling meal plan for the whole race that could be adapted in different ports, depending on what ingredients were available locally Pasta, chicken casserole and curries were staple dishes that could be diversified by using different herbs and spices to change taste and appearance Being creative is key. To keep morale high, you need to keep people guessing a bit Be prepared. Before the big storm on the Southern Ocean Leg, I cooked 40 portions of beef stew in advance of it hitting so that we would have good food and not have to worry about preparing it Be sure to have rations aboard. The weather never does what you think it will It is important to know how to present food and plate up so everyone always gets fed the proper portion size, but crews don’t run out of vital supplies

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LIVING A DAY TWICE The idea of Groundhog Day may seem like a fictional concept, but on the Clipper Race it is perfectly possible

After around eight months of racing, crew members will cross the International Date Line during the Race from Qingdao, China, to Seattle, USA – resulting in them gaining another day.

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CREW DIARY: RACE 10, DAY 14 Today we crossed a pink line on the Pacific Ocean called the International Date Line. It has so far provided a decent amount of headaches, confusion and laughter.

We crossed from the Eastern Hemisphere to the Western Hemisphere. The GPS went from reading

179 degrees east, to reading 179 degrees west.

So yesterday was our 30 March. Today is the 31st. And tomorrow, guess what, will be the 31st again. So today is today and tomorrow is today. And tomorrow yesterday will be today as well. Making sense so far?

Fellow crew member Greg tried to explain to me that we were at UTC + 12 today. And tomorrow we are at UTC – 12. Lindsey said we got to the 31st before everyone in this world. And tomorrow we will be behind everyone. Confused yet?

At lunchtime we changed clocks as well to make matters worse. Skipper Vicky said those of us who had changed our own watches would have been in tomorrow already.

Those of us who hadn’t changed were still in yesterday.

She also tried to tell us that now that we are in the Western Hemisphere, west is not west any more. It might have swapped with east! So much for the International Confusion Line.

We get to live a day twice – a pretty awesome thing. While, at home, you live it once. A strange concept, too.

MEETING KING NEPTUNE

Crew members will undergo their first Equator crossing during the Atlantic Trade Winds Leg to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. While racing from London, they will be eager to pay tribute to King Neptune in an attempt to ensure a safe and quick passage.

The Northern/Southern Hemisphere rite of passage sees Davy Jones, Her Highness Amphitrite and King Neptune pay a visit. Head

shaving, shots of hot sauces and consuming uncooked eggs are all things crews like to do to appease the King for their ‘crimes’.

Clipper 2013-14 Race OneDLL crew member Rosie Gosling recalled: “Crimes ranged from unsuccessful adventures with the spinnaker to mythical whale sightings.

“Each took their punishment from Neptune in the form of a spicy slops mixture which had a remarkable resemblance to porridge with baked beans, chilli and custard – with a mouthful to eat, followed by a lot more poured over their arms and heads. And with that, we were admitted into the King’s Court.”

The crews will cross the Equator again on the Asia-Pacific Leg, returning to the Northern Hemisphere in the race to South East Asia from the Whitsundays.

IN THE GENES

Clipper Race crew inspire family to follow in their footsteps

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eenager Sophie Hetherton was the youngest female round the world crew member when she set off on the Clipper 2013-14 Race, aged 18.

Her father, James Hetherton, visited Sophie on many of the stopovers and followed her team Mission Performance’s progress avidly at home via the Race Viewer.

Inspired by the resilience and strength of character she showed, James is now keen to participate in a future race edition himself.

Also inspired by Sophie, her Aunt Susanna is actually signed up for the USA Coast-to-Coast leg of the 2015-16 edition.

James said: “Sophie and I were very close to start with anyway, but I was very proud watching her achieve. By overcoming the trials, she has inspired others to embark on this type of challenge.

“There was a real sense of community following the race. It was great to meet other friends and family in the ports and share

the journey with them, too.”

Sophie said: “As I made a new family within my race team, seeing Dad in the ports reminded me of all my family back home. He was very involved and met everyone on the boat. He can relate to how I feel about the adventure and relive the memories with me.”

Wendy, competed in the Clipper 2011-12 Race.

Lizzy said it had been brilliant to know that whoever won, the other would be there waiting to help catch lines and give out the first beer when arriving in port.

OneDLL crew member Lizzy Fitzsimmons raced against her father, Henri Lloyd crew member David Fitzsimmons, in the last edition.

“It was competitive between us at times but all good natured. I was there waiting for him in Brest, but it was the other way round in Rio and Cape Town,” she added.

Both were inspired to take part after Lizzy’s mother, David’s wife

“The best in-port memory was in Rio. Dad and I managed to get one of the

last cable cars up to Sugar Loaf Mountain just in time for sunset, a beer and some crisps. It was brilliant and really the first chance we had to catch up on all the transatlantic action from Henri Lloyd and OneDLL. “It also meant that I had a secondary team of friends on Dad’s boat, who I got to know really well. It was always fun to have some close racing with them and the two boats developed a closer relationship for it – even when neither of us were on board.

“This all stemmed from when my mum did the Clipper 2011-12 Race. It really is a family affair, so the credit has to go to my mum, Wendy.”

David Fitzsimmons added: “I loved seeing Lizzy embrace all the challenges of the experience and become an accomplished sailor. It has been a wonderful experience that will stay with her forever. I am grateful to Wendy for taking the brave step that got us all started.”

As well as a number of family members related to someone who took part on the last edition, there is a mother and daughter and father and son duo, sisters, plus several husband and wife teams taking part in the Clipper 2015-16 Race.

The mother and daughter duo, Linda and Sophie Crocker, say they are both very competitive and regularly make comments about beating each other in the race.

“It’s all friendly banter, but deep down we each want to win! It’s going to be a great experience when we have both crossed an ocean competing against one another and catch up the other side,” added Linda.

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This is as good as it gets – I wouldn’t rule out a third time around

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SAIL SLEEP REPEAT

Among the ten returning Alumni crew is Australian Ross Ham, the race’s first double circumnavigator. A round the world crew member on Old Pulteney in the 2013-14 race, Ross explains why he wants to go round the globe again in this edition

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istory tells me when I find something I like, I do it over and over again. For example, I run the same distance and course for my exercise routine and do the same hikes each year.

I started sailing when I was eight and first represented my home state, Queensland, when I was nine. I then progressed to sailing skiffs and represented Australia in various championships.

Having grown up on the waterfront in Brisbane, I lived and breathed sailing until having a “break” for work, and have gone back to it since retiring.

I loved competing in the Clipper 2013-14 Race.

I didn’t want it to end. My family tell me that its basic and regimented life with constant activity fits me like a glove, and so it was meant to be.

does understand just how much I love racing on the open ocean, and the rewards and satisfaction that come from achieving something so challenging.

She is very supportive.

You never know what is next on the race – it is so stimulating. There are many ups and downs, mainly dictated by the weather.

This time, the basic learning curve of how to race a Clipper 70 will already be known, so I will be able to help others get a feel for the ropes sooner. I get a lot of satisfaction from teaching others on board, too.

I am looking forward to being able to help others settle in. Then they will be able to progress out of their comfort zone and really appreciate what the Clipper Race is all about.

Some days, I am apprehensive when I wake up and think, ‘What am I doing?’ – but by 9am, after having completed my morning run, I am back to counting down the number of days to go till the race starts.

Although I have done it already, every boat has very different dynamics, so this race will be totally new for me. I want to learn more about navigation and predicting weather patterns, which I saw was very important in the last Clipper Race.

I do miss my wife Kathy and our three children and seven grandchildren when I’m away. Of course, Kathy thinks I’m mad to be doing the entire circumnavigation again. She can’t imagine how difficult it must be to sail around the world in the extreme conditions. But she

There are so many joys to be found in the day to day life on board. Every day is beautiful. This really is as good as it gets. And I wouldn’t rule out a third time round, though you had better ask me at the end of my second circumnavigation, in July 2016.

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IN THE NEWS The global demand for photos and videos illustrating the challenges of the Clipper Race has never been greater

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hether sending back video of a Pacific Ocean storm or blogs recording the team’s journey around the globe, the volunteer media crew member is pivotal in capturing the action on board for worldwide media as well as friends and family.

During the 2013-14 edition of the race, Derry~Londonderry~Doire crew member Kristi Wilson helped share her team’s adventure while facing some extremely challenging conditions.

“I wanted to capture our story, the personalities of our crew members and challenge myself to do something else where I didn’t have much experience,” Kristi said.

MEDIA KIT ON BOARD Each of the twelve teams taking part in the Clipper Race are provided with a comprehensive media kit, giving them the ability to capture the best of the action. The kit includes: Video and still cameras Fully Marinised Computer, for photo/video editing and transmission Fixed cameras, which record 24/7 while at sea

At the six month stage of racing, Kristi’s team found themselves involved in an incident that would create worldwide news.

The crew of Derry~Londonderry~Doire immediately entered the well-drilled Man Overboard procedure and successfully recovered Andrew. When the news of the MOB hit the world’s media, hundreds of enquiries were fielded by the race’s PR team.

Crew member Andrew Taylor was working on the bow before he fell overboard thousands of miles from land.

“From the time Andrew was recovered, until the end of the race in London, interview requests were pouring in on

162 a daily basis from all over the globe,” continued Kristi. “In my role as media crew, I worked with the race’s PR team to schedule interviews with Andrew, our Skipper Sean and all the crew members who contributed to his rescue.

I also made sure all the relevant footage (photo, video and text) was delivered back to the onshore team in time for news and media deadlines.”

Now, two years on from the start of the 2013-14 edition, the treasure trove of photos and videos provides valuable memories of the adventure.

“Our circumnavigation is all documented in a way that enables our crew to share the Derry~Londonderry ~Doire story for the rest of our lives,” Kristi said. “And, of course, it will always be there to look back on if we ever begin to question our ability to achieve something that may seem insurmountable.”

Staying in Touch Keep up to date with all the latest news on the race’s official website www.clipperroundtheworld.com To see all the best photos, videos and crew updates straight from the yachts mid-ocean, make sure you are following the race’s Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube channels.

Facebook.com/Clipperroundtheworld Twitter.com/ClipperRace Instagram.com/ClipperRace YouTube.com/ClipperRTW Share your photos and join the conversation by using #ClipperRace

GOING GLOBAL The Clipper Race has continued to grow its global media audience. In the 2011-12 edition, media coverage created 1.4 billion* opportunities to see (OTS) press, broadcast and online news.

In the previous race in 2013-14, this figure more than doubled with news exposure generating an OTS of over 3.8 billion* from a unique global audience base of more than 900 million people around the world.

New innovations for the 2015-16 edition will see this grow even further with weekly feeds to TV sports and news desks, improved live links and media access, plus another official international TV series and partnerships for exclusive TV productions with global broadcasters. *Figures from Kantar Media

Top: The Clipper Race has continued to grow its global audience.

Above: Andrew Taylor’s MOB incident attracted significant media interest on arrival into San Francisco

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RACE RULES A race without equal where all the boats and budgets are identical – no one has a head start. But how is the race scored and what are the rules?

The series is divided into 14 individual races using the high point scoring system.

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

The 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 race points.

The winner of each race 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 wins the Clipper Race Trophy.

Yachts can also activate ‘Stealth Mode’ for a 24-hour period each race or 48 hours for longer races. During this time their position will not be available for the public or other boats to see, giving them the chance to go for different tactics.

Teams can also gain bonus points at strategically-placed Scoring Gates or by winning Ocean Sprints.

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 and ensures that the yachts comply with the rules.

The Clipper Race Committee is chaired by Sir Robin Knox-Johnston and includes Race Director Justin Taylor, 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, who was the RORC Racing Manager.

The race rules are governed by The International Sailing Federation (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 general public.

Any meteorological training or research must be funded by the Skipper and not from other sources like the sponsors or crew.

After the seven days prior to Race Start, Skippers are provided with weather reports from the Race Committee for the rest of the race.

THE RACE

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Find out why these Clipper 2015-16 Race crew members are taking on the challenge of a lifetime

THE CREW Muchi Lukhezo

IT trainer, 48, UK, Leg 5, Garmin “The race has the power to transform people’s lives – especially those like myself without a strong sailing history or connections. As an African born in Zimbabwe – a landlocked country – participation is not just for myself, but will open the eyes of my family, friends and other connections. The race is a potent vehicle for upward social mobility, not just for the privileged.”

Vanessa Jubenot

Investor Relations Manager, 39, France, Round The World (RTW), LMAX Exchange “After 13 years in my job, I was told that I would be made redundant. The first thing that popped into my head was the Clipper Race posters on the London Underground. I thought this would be far more rewarding than doing an MBA, buying a flat or getting another job. I haven’t looked back since.”

Dhruv Boruah

E-commerce Consultant, 33, India, Leg 1, GREAT Britain “I am looking forward to disconnecting from life – commuting, not replying to my emails or being hooked on my phone.

I will be with myself, focusing only on the serious business of sailing in the open ocean. I want to meet awesome people, gain experience and come back recharged.”

Pawel Kepa

Management Consultant, 27, Poland, Legs 1, 2, 3, 7 and 8, PSP Logistics “The Clipper Race really is the ultimate challenge and combines both my passions and personality to constantly put myself out of my comfort zone, rather than get too comfortable. I want to live life to the fullest.”

Linda McDavitt

Retired Band Director, 69, USA, RTW, ClipperTelemed+™ “I am most excited about working with others to accomplish a common goal. I can’t wait to be part of an awesome group of people from all over the world and to see ports as we sail into other countries. I am looking forward to seeing nature at its finest and learning how to deal with what Mother Nature throws at us.”

Siphamandla ‘Iniesta’ Ngcobo

Student, 23, South Africa, Leg 8, IchorCoal “I hope the race will help to change me as a person. I want to be more inspired, more confident and a more driven person.”

Lucie Ward

Manager, 29, UK, Leg 5, Garmin “Before I turn 30, I need an adventure. I have never sailed.

There’s no challenge in doing something you’ve done before.”

Katrina BOXALL

Teacher, 46, New Zealand, Leg 1, Unicef “My partner Andy and I are challenging our limits to raise money for the Motor Neurone Association in memory of our dear friend Clare, who died of the disease in 2013.

Clare and her late husband were our mentors. We hope our commitment to their memory inspires others.”

Yingcheng Ma

Doctor, 49, China, Leg 8, Qingdao “I want to learn more about the ocean and Mother Nature, as well as yacht racing. I also really want to win.”

See all the crew via the team pages at www.clipperroundtheworld.com/teams

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