Official Yachts Graphic Supplier of Clipper Race announced
by Ruth Harrington 10 Sep 2013 18:09 BST
10 September 2013
GREAT Britain passing under Tower Bridge at the Clipper 13-14 Race start in London © onEdition
It was a proud moment for Coast Graphics, the Official Yachts Graphic Supplier of the Clipper 13-14 Race who branded each of the of the 12, 70ft ocean racing yachts competing in the ninth edition of the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race, which set sail from London in front of Tower Bridge on Sunday 1 September.
Coast Graphics Ltd is one of the fastest growing graphic implementation specialists in the UK. Based in Hamble on the South Coast, they have an excellent reputation for delivering cost effective large format graphic solutions within the marine and motorsports industry.
The founder and Chairman of the Clipper Race, Sir Robin Knox-Johnston said, "Tens of thousands of spectators attended the parade by the fleet in front of Tower Bridge on Sunday to mark the start of the Clipper 13-14 Race. Each boat is uniquely designed, and Coast Graphics have shown once again that they are at the forefront of their field of expertise."
Coast Graphics applied each of the unique 12 designs to fit the Clipper 70 hull, providing a variation of complete digitally printed and laminated hull wraps to specialist and bespoke vinyl designs. Coast Graphics also provided individual forestay flags, designed, produced and fitted to each specific boat as well as shore side and venue branding.
Coast Graphics Managing Director Malcolm Dunderdale, said,"Coast Graphics Ltd are delighted to be an official supplier of the Clipper Race and to have helped create the visual impact that the new fleet of Clipper 70s will take around the world.
"We are passionate about sport and adventure at Coast and the opportunity that the race gives to people from every walk of life really ties into our own ethos. We wish all the teams the best of luck and look forward to following the race around the world."
The Clipper Race fleet departed London on Sunday 1 September and completed Race 1 to Brest on Wednesday, 4 September at 1500 UTC. Yesterday the fleet started the 4,800 mile Race 2 to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The fleet will return to the UK the following July after racing more than 40,000 miles around the world visiting 14 ports on six continents. More information or to follow the Clipper Race visit www.clipperroundtheworld.com