A total of 10 identical 68ft (20m) ocean racing yachts are participating in this exciting event. Each yacht is sponsored by a city, region or country and skippers are supplied through the organisers, Clipper. Starting in Southampton, England on the 31st July it is estimated that the circumnavigation of the race route will take 11 months to complete. With 15 races spread over eight legs, the 10 teams have ample opportunity to build up their points in their bid to win the championship position.
Ciaran McCarney, Business Development and Dealer Support Manager, commented: 'The race is a great opportunity for FG Wilson as it provides 10 months of coverage and promotion of the FG Wilson brand around the world. The race reaches a potential global audience of 524 million in 194 countries and visits 16 cities. It is also an exciting project for FG Wilson to be involved with and we will be following the race, rooting for the Derry ~ Londonderry yacht to win!'
Pictured in photograph is FG Wilson Regional Sales Manager, Southern England, Nick New at the launch of the Clipper Round the World Race with Derry ~ Londonderry yacht crew.
If you would like to know more about the race please see the Clipper official website
