Garmin Returns As Clipper Race Team Partner

31 Jul 2017 | tshego

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Garmin, the GPS navigation and wearable technology company, is returning for a third consecutive campaign as a team partner in the Clipper 2017/18 race.

As part of the latest deal, Garmin – who will again be supporting the Garmin team throughout its 40,000 nautical mile journey – will use the global circuit of the Clipper Race, which visits six continents across 11 months, to connect with customers and communicate stories and content all over the world.

Garmin will also be the action camera provider for the entire Clipper 2017/18 race fleet. All 12 yachts will have VIRB Ultra 30 cameras on board, and a series of VIRB 360 action cameras will be rotated through the fleet. Both high resolution devices allow users to create data overlays, and are compatible with Garmin’s heart rate monitoring accessories.

Sir Robin Knox-Johnston, chairman and founder, Clipper Race said: “Just as the Clipper Race provides people with the skills, tools, and opportunity to circumnavigate the globe, Garmin develops and builds products to enhance the lives of its customers, so people can make the most of the time they spend pursuing their passions.

“I’m very pleased a Garmin boat will once again be racing around the world. This partnership will allow our crew to continue to work with and use the latest Garmin products, to aid and capture the race of their lives.”

Mattias Daldborg, marketing and communications manager marine, Garmin EMEA said: “When the opportunity arose to continue our official supplier partnership and once again be a proud team sponsor, we were thrilled to do it for the 2017-2018 Clipper Race.

“The global communication strategy of the Clipper Race enables us to communicate and engage with a global audience with all that Garmin has to offer from our marine electronics through to our VIRB action cameras and dedicated fitness products.”

Garmin will also supply marine navigation equipment across the Clipper Race Fleet as the official marine electronics partner.

The Clipper 2017/18 race will start in Liverpool on Sunday 20th August 2017.