Victory for Cork in South Atlantic leg of Clipper 09-10
Press release
12 November 2009
Cape Town, South Africa
The jubilant crew of Cork, Ireland, has arrived in Cape Town after taking victory in Race 3, the South Atlantic leg, of the Clipper 09-10 Round the World Yacht Race. They crossed the finish line in Table Bay at 1638 local time (1438 GMT), accompanied by a pod of dolphins surfing down the face of the waves. Earlier in the day the cloud had lifted to reveal the iconic shape of Table Mountain which dominates the Cape Town skyline but it was in brooding conditions that the team crossed the line with Capetonian crew member, Marlon Jones, 20, at the helm.
Marlon, who started sailing five years ago at Cape Town’s Izivunguvungu Sailing Academy, joined the crew of Cork in Rio de Janeiro for the 3,300-mile race across the Atlantic back to his home city and his family was at Royal Cape Yacht Club to welcome him.
Beaming proudly Marlon said, “Helming over the finish line was great! I wanted to give the wheel to the skipper but he said no, I must keep it – it made me feel so proud. The whole thing was great fun – they made me feel really welcome and part of the crew.”
The Irish team, led by skipper Richie Fearon, has led the race for the last six days, working themselves into an unassailable position to claim their first win of the 35,000-mile challenge of a lifetime.
Stepping off Cork onto the pontoon at Royal Cape Yacht Club an ecstatic Richie said, “That was absolutely brilliant – it’s great to arrive here first. It was hard out there; big seas and big winds and we pushed the boat good and hard. As a crew we came well together and I’d say we deserve it. We kept the boat going ahead of the others and I’m really chuffed.”
News of Cork’s victory has already reached the Irish Ambassador to South Africa. His Excellency, Colin Wrafter, said, "This is fantastic, the crew have done marvelously well. There deserve a few good days in lovely Cape Town. I am so proud of them. Up Cork!"
The crew were entertained by a traditional Cape Town minstrel group, the Ghoema Entertainers. The colourful troupe are regulars in Cape Town’s unique annual minstrel competition and have also played at the opening ceremonies of the cricket and rugby union World Cups.
Competition among the fleet is fierce and a battle royal is being waged between Team Finland and Uniquely Singapore for second and third place. Both teams are expected to arrive at Royal Cape Yacht Club this evening.
The rest of the ten strong fleet, including Jamaica Lightning Bolt, Hull & Humber, Qingdao, Spirit of Australia, Edinburgh Inspiring Capital, Cape Breton Island and California are due to finish in the next few days and are all expected in Cape Town by Sunday afternoon.
The whole fleet will move to the V&A Waterfront on Friday 20 November where the yachts will be available for public viewing. The race will restart on Sunday 22 November, the yachts departing the V&A at 11am for start of the race from Cape Town to Geraldton-Greenhough, Western Australia, at 2pm.
The Clipper 09-10 Race started from the Humber on the north east coast of England on 13 September and will return to there on 17 July 2010. It is the only event in the world where people from all walks of life can take on the challenge of a lifetime and race around the globe on stripped down 68-foot ocean racing yachts. A presentation for people interested in signing up for the next edition of the Clipper Race is being held at the Royal Cape Yacht Club on Sunday 22 November at 6pm. Email oceanracer@clipperroundtheworld.com to book a place at the event.
ENDS
NOTES TO EDITORS
Race 3 Prizegiving
Tuesday 17 November, 6pm at Royal Cape Yacht Club. This event is not open to the public. To confirm your attendance please contact Heather Ewing (details below).
Media sail
Media are invited to experience sailing one of the 68-foot yachts themselves during a special two-hour sailing event on Friday 20 November. Exact timings to be advised. Places will be limited so please contact Heather Ewing (details below) for more information and to reserve your berth.
Race restart
Places will be available for television cameras/photographers on media boats for the start of Race 4 on Sunday 22 November. Exact timings to be advised. Places will be limited so please contact Heather Ewing (details below) for more information and to reserve your berth.
Clipper 09-10 Round the World Yacht Race
The Clipper 09-10 Round the World Yacht Race started on 13 September from the Humber on the UK’s east coast and return there in July 2010 after 35,000 miles of ocean racing. No previous sailing experience is required to take part as full training is provided. More than 40 nationalities an 230 professions are represented by crew competing in Clipper 09-10. Crew can sign up for the whole circumnavigation or one or more legs. The overall race is divided into individual races and points are accumulated according to each individual race position. The yacht with the highest total at the finish wins the race trophy.
Standings after Race 2
1. Spirit of Australia .......... 21 points
2. Team Finland .......... 20 points
3. Jamaica Lightning Bolt .......... 14 points
4. Cork ............ 14 points
5. Cape Breton Island ......... 14 points
6. Hull & Humber .......... 14 points
7. Uniquely Singapore ......... 9 points
8. Qingdao ........... 7 points
9. Edinburgh Inspiring Capital ........... 5 points
10. California .......... 3 points
For further information log onto www.clipperroundtheworld.com
For media information or interviews please contact:
Heather Ewing, Communications Manager (in Cape Town – GMT +2)
Local cell phone: +27 (0)82 636 3355
Mobile: +44 (0) 7792 408 695
Tel: +44 (0) 2392 526000
Email: hewing@clipper-ventures.com
Zoe Williamson, Communications Manager
Mobile: +44 (0) 7793 417 751
Tel: +44 (0) 2392 526000
Email: zwilliamson@clipper-ventures.com
Visitors, users and viewers of the content to which this notice is attached may copy it for re-use and syndicate the content by whatever means for use to other internet content sites on condition the source of all material so used is acknowledged with the attachment of the following notice.
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12 November 2009
Cape Town, South Africa
The jubilant crew of Cork, Ireland, has arrived in Cape Town after taking victory in Race 3, the South Atlantic leg, of the Clipper 09-10 Round the World Yacht Race. They crossed the finish line in Table Bay at 1638 local time (1438 GMT), accompanied by a pod of dolphins surfing down the face of the waves. Earlier in the day the cloud had lifted to reveal the iconic shape of Table Mountain which dominates the Cape Town skyline but it was in brooding conditions that the team crossed the line with Capetonian crew member, Marlon Jones, 20, at the helm.
Marlon, who started sailing five years ago at Cape Town’s Izivunguvungu Sailing Academy, joined the crew of Cork in Rio de Janeiro for the 3,300-mile race across the Atlantic back to his home city and his family was at Royal Cape Yacht Club to welcome him.
Beaming proudly Marlon said, “Helming over the finish line was great! I wanted to give the wheel to the skipper but he said no, I must keep it – it made me feel so proud. The whole thing was great fun – they made me feel really welcome and part of the crew.”
The Irish team, led by skipper Richie Fearon, has led the race for the last six days, working themselves into an unassailable position to claim their first win of the 35,000-mile challenge of a lifetime.
Stepping off Cork onto the pontoon at Royal Cape Yacht Club an ecstatic Richie said, “That was absolutely brilliant – it’s great to arrive here first. It was hard out there; big seas and big winds and we pushed the boat good and hard. As a crew we came well together and I’d say we deserve it. We kept the boat going ahead of the others and I’m really chuffed.”
News of Cork’s victory has already reached the Irish Ambassador to South Africa. His Excellency, Colin Wrafter, said, "This is fantastic, the crew have done marvelously well. There deserve a few good days in lovely Cape Town. I am so proud of them. Up Cork!"
The crew were entertained by a traditional Cape Town minstrel group, the Ghoema Entertainers. The colourful troupe are regulars in Cape Town’s unique annual minstrel competition and have also played at the opening ceremonies of the cricket and rugby union World Cups.
Competition among the fleet is fierce and a battle royal is being waged between Team Finland and Uniquely Singapore for second and third place. Both teams are expected to arrive at Royal Cape Yacht Club this evening.
The rest of the ten strong fleet, including Jamaica Lightning Bolt, Hull & Humber, Qingdao, Spirit of Australia, Edinburgh Inspiring Capital, Cape Breton Island and California are due to finish in the next few days and are all expected in Cape Town by Sunday afternoon.
The whole fleet will move to the V&A Waterfront on Friday 20 November where the yachts will be available for public viewing. The race will restart on Sunday 22 November, the yachts departing the V&A at 11am for start of the race from Cape Town to Geraldton-Greenhough, Western Australia, at 2pm.
The Clipper 09-10 Race started from the Humber on the north east coast of England on 13 September and will return to there on 17 July 2010. It is the only event in the world where people from all walks of life can take on the challenge of a lifetime and race around the globe on stripped down 68-foot ocean racing yachts. A presentation for people interested in signing up for the next edition of the Clipper Race is being held at the Royal Cape Yacht Club on Sunday 22 November at 6pm. Email oceanracer@clipperroundtheworld.com to book a place at the event.
ENDS
NOTES TO EDITORS
Race 3 Prizegiving
Tuesday 17 November, 6pm at Royal Cape Yacht Club. This event is not open to the public. To confirm your attendance please contact Heather Ewing (details below).
Media sail
Media are invited to experience sailing one of the 68-foot yachts themselves during a special two-hour sailing event on Friday 20 November. Exact timings to be advised. Places will be limited so please contact Heather Ewing (details below) for more information and to reserve your berth.
Race restart
Places will be available for television cameras/photographers on media boats for the start of Race 4 on Sunday 22 November. Exact timings to be advised. Places will be limited so please contact Heather Ewing (details below) for more information and to reserve your berth.
Clipper 09-10 Round the World Yacht Race
The Clipper 09-10 Round the World Yacht Race started on 13 September from the Humber on the UK’s east coast and return there in July 2010 after 35,000 miles of ocean racing. No previous sailing experience is required to take part as full training is provided. More than 40 nationalities an 230 professions are represented by crew competing in Clipper 09-10. Crew can sign up for the whole circumnavigation or one or more legs. The overall race is divided into individual races and points are accumulated according to each individual race position. The yacht with the highest total at the finish wins the race trophy.
Standings after Race 2
1. Spirit of Australia .......... 21 points
2. Team Finland .......... 20 points
3. Jamaica Lightning Bolt .......... 14 points
4. Cork ............ 14 points
5. Cape Breton Island ......... 14 points
6. Hull & Humber .......... 14 points
7. Uniquely Singapore ......... 9 points
8. Qingdao ........... 7 points
9. Edinburgh Inspiring Capital ........... 5 points
10. California .......... 3 points
For further information log onto www.clipperroundtheworld.com
For media information or interviews please contact:
Heather Ewing, Communications Manager (in Cape Town – GMT +2)
Local cell phone: +27 (0)82 636 3355
Mobile: +44 (0) 7792 408 695
Tel: +44 (0) 2392 526000
Email: hewing@clipper-ventures.com
Zoe Williamson, Communications Manager
Mobile: +44 (0) 7793 417 751
Tel: +44 (0) 2392 526000
Email: zwilliamson@clipper-ventures.com
Visitors, users and viewers of the content to which this notice is attached may copy it for re-use and syndicate the content by whatever means for use to other internet content sites on condition the source of all material so used is acknowledged with the attachment of the following notice.
www.superyachtnews.blogspot.com 2009
www.ajaxnetphoto.com 2009
This content may NOT be used in any print media made available for commercial resale.
The products and companies named in this website content are trademarks, registered trademarks or servicemarks of their respective owners or licensed users.
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