Please select your home edition
Edition
Stoneways Marine 2021 - LEADERBOARD

Clipper Race TV Series crowned best UK documentary

by Claire Glancy 16 Aug 2016 18:07 BST 16 August 2016
Clipper Race documentary camera crew films on board during 2015-16 race edition © Clipper Ventures

The international television series of the Clipper 2015-16 Round the World Yacht Race has picked up a prestigious award as 'Best Documentary Series-UK' in the industry TMT Media Awards 2016 announced today.

The second season of the highly acclaimed sports adventure series The Race of Their Lives 2 follows the people taking on the latest edition of the Clipper Race in seven one-hour shows. Many are novices before their extensive pre-race training.

"This is excellent news," said Clipper Race Global Business and Communications Director Jonathan Levy, who is executive producer of the series. "It reflects the compelling nature of the story as 'ordinary' people take on the extraordinary challenge of racing across the world's toughest oceans.

"The team at our official host broadcast production company, 1080 Media TV, has done an incredible job in difficult conditions to capture the race as it unfolds aboard the yachts, and tell the story of these everyday people as they achieve something remarkable."

The programmes have been distributed to broadcasters around the world, reaching well in excess of a hundred countries so far, and have run as each show is completed during the race. The final show will be distributed in September when the full series is expected to be repeated in its entirety on many channels, with additional broadcasters also taking it at that time too.

The shows have been distributed throughout Asia including China, Australia, Middle East, Africa, Europe including the UK and Russia, plus North and South America. A number of airlines and ocean cruise liners are also taking the series for their on-board TV channels and entertainment systems.

Ongoing news coverage of the race has been distributed around the world and has appeared on major global broadcasters such as BBC World and CNN, plus significant national broadcasters such as NBC in the US; BBC, ITV and Channel 4 in the UK; Eurovision throughout Europe; CCTV and BTV in China; and ABC, Channel 7, SBS, Sky and Fox in Australia.

To reflect the work 1080 Media TV has done with news distribution and streaming they also picked up a second award as 'Most Innovative Online Broadcast Company – UK'. 1080 Media TV CEO Cliff Webb said: "This illustrates how we have been able to distribute the content produced, not only for the Clipper Race but also for all of our international clients. Such as the International Tennis Federation (ITF), covering the Davis Cup and Fed Cup ties and draws.

"We are very proud of the TV Series we've produced for the Clipper Race which has received an enthusiastic response from broadcasters. As a result we have already received a lot of interest in the third season of The Race of Their Lives for the 2017-18 edition."

Broadcasters include: Fox Sports Europe, Africa and Australia, Bloomberg, Fox Sports Asia, FoxTel, STAR Sports, BeIN Sports, Supersport, Sky Sports, Globosat, RBC TV, China New Media, Viettel TV, Edge Sport and many more.

To watch some of the documentary coverage so far, please visit our Youtube channel which includes the thrilling Race of Their Lives 2 trailer and an inspirational and emotive video of the Pacific Ocean crossing.

Related Articles

Second ever Knox-Johnston Cup a huge success
Over 100 guests take part in a weekend of big-boat racing in the Solent Last weekend saw the second edition of the Knox-Johnston Cup take place, with over 100 guests taking part in a weekend of big-boat racing in the Solent. Posted on 9 Oct
Knox-Johnston Cup returning to the Solent
Flagship race aims to reignite the joy of big boat racing Run by Clipper Events and named in honour of founder Sir Robin Knox-Johnston, the flagship race aims to reignite the joy of big boat racing through an exhilarating weekend of racing, socialising, camaraderie and networking. Posted on 19 Jun
Get ready to race in the Knox-Johnston Cup
Your team of up to twelve will be led by a Skipper and Mates in the Solent Named in honour of our founder Sir Robin Knox-Johnston, the Clipper Events flagship race aims to reignite the joy of big boat racing through an exhilarating weekend of racing, socialising, and teamwork! Posted on 16 Jun
Sta-Lok to rig 11-strong Clipper Race fleet
This will be the Essex-based company's 3rd edition of partnership Sta-Lok Terminals Ltd. is returning as the Official Standing Rigging Supplier for the upcoming edition of the Clipper Race. Posted on 13 Apr 2023
SKIRR opens up Arctic Circle sailing expedition
Designed for the curious, the restless and those who are adventurers by nature SKIRR Adventures, subsidiary of Clipper Ventures which runs Clipper Round the World Yacht Race, is due to set off on its second expedition to the Arctic Circle this July. Posted on 17 Feb 2023
New leadership team for the Clipper Race
Co-founders to hand over adventure sailing brands After 26 years of building Clipper Ventures and successfully hosting 12 editions of the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race, Chairman Sir Robin Knox-Johnston and CEO William Ward OBE are stepping back from the day to day running of the business. Posted on 13 Nov 2022
Final test of Clipper 2019-20 Race underway
A good breeze for the start of Race 15 from Derry~Londonderry to London The rain gave way to blue skies and a good breeze for the start of Race 15 - the final race in the Clipper Race circumnavigation, taking the teams from Derry~Londonderry to London. Posted on 25 Jul 2022
Race like a legend: Debut Knox-Johnston Cup
Set to put fun back into competitive racing The Knox-Johnston Cup is named in honour of Sir Robin Knox-Johnston, Founder of the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race - sister company to Clipper Events. Posted on 25 May 2022
Interview with Ollie Phillips
Clipper Veteran and ex-England Rugby Captain It's not every day that Sir Robin Knox-Johnson suggests you join the Clipper Round the World race! This is what happened to Ollie Phillips after a career changing injury, and 3 weeks later he was starting his training. Posted on 19 Apr 2020
Unicef: A time to stand together
A variety of helpful resources created by Clipper Race Charity Partner During this truly unprecedented and difficult time, Clipper Race Charity Partner, Unicef UK and its entire global family, offer all of their support to Clipper Race Crew, Supporters and Partners. Posted on 9 Apr 2020