HAMBLE SAILING SCHOOL IS SOLD<\/p>\n
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03 Jan 2019<\/p>\n
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Clipper Ventures has bought the Hamble School of Yachting<\/p>\n
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Clipper Ventures has bought the Hamble School of Yachting.<\/p>\n
The announcement follows the setting up of Clipper China, Clipper Ventures\u2019 Chinese sail training division aimed to meet the country\u2019s growing participation in offshore sailing.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe decision to buy the Hamble School of Yachting is part of a wider strategy to develop our offering within the offshore sailing industry,\u201d said Clipper Race chairman and co-founder Sir Robin Knox-Johnston.<\/p>\n
\u201cClipper Ventures is the world\u2019s leading provider of offshore sail training and Hamble School of Yachting is one of the RYA\u2019s leading sail training schools in the UK which makes us a strong match.\u201d<\/p>\n
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Chris Rushton, Hamble School of Yachting principal, added: \u201cThe Hamble School of Yachting is well established in the UK sail training industry but to link up with Clipper Ventures and be able to share our commitment to increasing sailing participation and top-class standards on a truly global level makes this a very exciting move, especially given the growing opportunities to lead the industry in China.\u201d<\/p>\n
Hamble School of Yachting has been running for more than 35 years providing a full range of RYA sailing courses and lessons, from beginner to professional level.<\/p>\n
The sailing school will retain its existing name and branding and will sit alongside Clipper Round the World Yacht Race, Clipper Events and Clipper China under the Clipper Ventures umbrella.<\/p>\n
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