The Yachts

PSP Logistics

PSP Logistics

 

For NSW fans, this would be the favourite of the fleet, as she is skippered by Sydney-based yachtsman, Chris Hollis. A 34 year-old seasoned racer in Australian waters, he was introduced to sailing at the age of seven by his parents and discovered competitive racing in 2001. Hollis has taken part in two Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Races and ended up with two divisional podium places. His experience showed when PSP Logistics took out the 5000nm Leg 2 of the Clipper Race from Brest to Rio de Janeiro in early October.

Crew members include Australian Nigel Brennan, a 41 year-old photojournalist who was working in Somalia when taken hostage in 2008 and spent 462 days in captivity before being released. He is doing Legs 1 to 4 of the Clipper Race. Ursula Stroh, 50, joins him. Originally from South Africa, she has been living in Australia for the past 12 years and has changed her outlook on life by signing up for the Clipper Race.

PSP is a UK-based global logistics company and is also the official logistics partner of the Clipper Race. It is best known within the marine industry for its specialism in boat transportation and race logistics, being trusted by some of the biggest brands and races, including Etchells, ISAF and the America’s Cup, to transport their yachts and motorboats around the world

 

 

Competitor Details

Yacht Name PSP Logistics
Sail Number GBR728X
Owner Clipper Ventures
Skipper Christopher Hollis (2)
Crew N Besag, D Brown, T Grigalis, K Hall, M Hollingsworth, J Madin, M Murphy, M Pigram, N Reynolds, D Sims, J Hermansky, V Nicholis, S Ewens, M Bishop, K Christmas, D Watts, G Freret, J Rhodes, K Beney, C Hollis, G Jackson, U Stroh, K Taguchi,
State Great Britain
Club RORC
Type Clipper 70
Designer Tony Castro
Builder Mazarin Shipyard
LOA 21.33