Clipper Race helps kick start the Southampton PSP Boat Show
by Ruth Harrington 13 Sep 2014 08:48 BST
12 September 2014
Clipper 70 PSP Logistics © Clipper Ventures
The south coast's largest festival of boating got off to a flying start this morning, with the PSP Logistics Clipper 70 taking pride of place at the annual Southampton Boat Show.
This year the festival's official charity is the Andrew Simpson's Sailing Foundation, which aims to remember the British Olympic gold medallist and help inspire young people to get involved in sailing.
The Clipper Race will be one of the largest clubs taking part in Bart's Bash on Sunday 21 September – a global sailing race which aims to set a new Guinness World Record for the largest sailing race in 24 hours (Multiple Venues).
For those interested in seeing what life on board a stripped down racing yacht is like, open boat tours will be available throughout the week, along with recruitment presentations for those interested in taking on the Clipper Race challenge.
Clipper Race Southampton Boat Show event schedule:
Friday 12th until Saturday 21st, 09:30am to 6:30pm
Free, open boat tours of PSP Logistics - berth M150
Thursday 18th: 4:00pm – 5:00pm – PSP Lounge, Mayflower Complex, Mayflower Park
Ladies Day
Themed recruitment presentation featuring skipper Vicky Ellis, and former race crew Lindsay Noble, Sophie Hetherton and Della Parsons.
Saturday 20th: 12:00pm – 1:00pm- PSP Lounge, Mayflower Complex, Mayflower Park
Crew recruitment presentation with Dave Cusworth
To reserve your place at the presentation, email stating the date you'd like to attend. (Please note you must have a Boat Show ticket to attend).
While you won't be short of things to do and see, don't forget to come and say hello to our Official Suppliers who will be showcasing their latest products and promotions at the following stands:
PSP Logistics - Stand E039A
Garmin - Stand G157
Harken UK - Stand G050
Marlow Ropes Ltd - Stand G114
Ocean Safety - Stand G125
Cummins Onan - Stand E041
Kelvin Hughes - Stand J007
Find out more about the PSP Southampton Boat Show and buy your tickets.