THE Hampshire-based operator of the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race has unveiled its first official footwear partner at the London Boat Show, which closed yesterday.
The Rockport Company, a leading brand within the adidas group, has struck a three-year sponsorship deal with Gosport based Clipper Ventures Plc that will see it provide hundreds of pairs of its Hydromotion 2 performance sailing shoes to all skippers, team members, and race staff.
The deal will cover the remainder of the current race and the whole of the Clipper 13-14 Race featuring a brand new fleet of 12 Clipper 70 yachts.
Clipper Race founder and chairman Sir Robin Knox-Johnston said: “I am very pleased to welcome Rockport on board as an official supplier to the Clipper Race, which provides a unique global platform to promote international brands around the world.
“We value Rockport’s partnership and look forward to putting their footwear to the ultimate test.”
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