- Land Rover supported GREAT Britain Team were given a rousing welcome as they triumphantly returned home to St. Katharine Docks in London
- The GREAT Britain crew achieved an impressive 2nd place finish in the almost eleven month long distant match race
- The Land Rover ethos of Above and Beyond was embodied by all the Clipper Race teams as they displayed great skill combined with the composure and strength of mind required to complete the arduous round the world adventure
- Keep up with all the Land Rover sailing news on twitter @LandRoverSail
Whitley, UK, July 17, 2014 ‑ Land Rover is an official Team Partner of the GREAT Britain entry in the Clipper 2013‑14 Round the World Yacht Race, which departed from London's iconic Tower Bridge on the 1st of September 2013 to compete in the ultimate long distance match race.
After a rousing send‑off the teams received a warm welcome in all 16 port stop‑overs, from a thrilling yacht race in Sydney, Australia; a breathtaking display from hundreds of traditional drummers in Qingdao, China; training with the New York Fire Department; to a spectacular Maritime Festival in London‑Derry, Northern Ireland. Thus, ensuring the teams experienced each and every culture the global circuit had to offer.
Land Rover's support of the GREAT Britain entry puts it at the heart of an innovative global campaign partnership between the race organisers, Clipper Ventures, the UK Government and British Brands, promoting British trade and tourism around the world. The Land Rover sponsored 70‑foot, monohull, state‑of‑the‑art ocean racing yacht has completed eight legs, visiting 16 ports over six continents and sailing 40,000 miles in a challenge that took the GREAT Britain team on a daring global circuit.
Each competing Clipper Race team had to face both individual and team challenges but in an inspiring display of strength of mind, mental fortitude and spirit of adventure have all successfully completed the circumnavigation of the globe. Having gone through a pioneering training programme, the competitors have been transformed into highly skilled yacht crew members who with true grit and determination pushed above and beyond to complete this epic adventure.
Mark Cameron, Jaguar Land Rover's Global Brand Experience Director, said: "Land Rover is delighted for the GREAT Britain crew and their incredible 2nd place in this most challenging of races. The sport of sailing and the philosophy of Land Rover go hand in hand, with our shared values of adventure, inner strength and a competitive spirit.
"The Clipper Round the World Yacht Race has been a fantastic initiative and has provided the perfect platform to deepen Land Rover's involvement in sailing as well as supporting the Government's efforts to celebrate what is great about Britain overseas."
Land Rover's history with competitive sailing dates back to 1988 when the brand first sponsored Cowes Week. The premium car manufacturer is continuing its investment in sailing as the series main partner of the Extreme Sailing Series and as the Official Team Partner and Vehicle Partner to Red Bull Extreme Sailing Team.
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For further information log onto www.media.landrover.com or contact:
Lydia Haley
Senior Press Officer
Land Rover
PR
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2476564147
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Email: lhaley1@jaguarlandrover.com
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‑ Clipper 13‑14 Round the World Yacht Race
The event was established by Sir Robin Knox‑Johnston to give
everyone, regardless of sailing experience, the opportunity to
discover the exhilaration of ocean racing. 650 people representing
more than 40 nations are competing in the Clipper 13‑14 Race on
twelve brand new 70‑foot yachts designed by renowned naval
architect Tony Castro. It's the largest race ever.
Crew members can sign up for the whole circumnavigation or one or
more of eight legs. The only qualification for the race is the
minimum age of 18 (there is no upper age limit) plus a thirst for
adventure. The overall race is divided into individual stages and
points are accumulated in a Formula 1‑style scoring system.
The yacht with the highest total points at the finish wins the
Clipper Trophy.
Discover all the action at www.clipperroundtheworld.com
and follow @ClipperRace for
updates.
View the overall standings of the Clipper 2013‑14 Race here http://www.clipperroundtheworld.com/race‑standings
