THE STORY
This year is the 50th anniversary of the 1968
Sunday Times
"GOLDEN GLOBE RACE".
And to celebrate the anniversary
Numerous events are taking place
Both in the UK and worldwide.
30 sailors, 30,000 miles, Non-stop, Alone, With no assistance...
To celebrate Sir Robin Knox-Johnston’s historic 1968/9
First solo, non-stop circumnavigation of the globe
A new Golden Globe Race will be staged
To mark the 50th Anniversary of that epic race.
Events commence in Falmouth on the 14th June 2018
With a "Parade Of Sail"
Marking the 50th anniversary
of Sir Robin Knox-Johnston's victory.
This will consist of the 30 skippers entered in the race,
And hundreds of well-wisher's yachts in Falmouth harbour.
Accompanied by many historic yachts including:
Sir Francis Chichester's famous Gipsy Moth IV.
A replica of Sir Chay Blyth's yacht Dytiscus III.
With pride of place going to a fully restored Suhaili
The evening will conclude with a gala dinner
Hosted by the Royal Cornwall Yacht Club.
The following day will see the SITraN Challenge charity race
From Falmouth to Plymouth.
As an integral part of the celebrations
A special souvenir publication is being produced.
THE GOLDEN GLOBE RACE PROGRAMME
A4 Size, Glossy, colourful and informative
It will be printed on the highest quality paper
And bound to the very highest specifications
The “Commemorative Publication” will add considerably to The GOLDEN GLOBE RACE Celebrations.
With an obviously high retention value.
It will be a genuine and long lasting souvenir of the events.
The Souvenir Programme will be Available at the various events and worldwide either online or by mail-order
Throughout the race year and beyond.
Events commence winter 2017 with press conferences in Paris and London
Introducing the skippers.
February 2018 will see the release of "The Mercy"
A film of the events surrounding the original 1968 race.
The film starring Colin Firth and Rachel Weisz
Will only heighten public awareness of the race itself.
The publication itself will have an ongoing campaign of “Mainstream” national press and television advertising
In addition to advertising in specialist maritime journals
And historical publications
Part of a coordinated marketing campaign
Which will be similar to the recent
Waterloo 200 & Agincourt 600 campaigns.
The huge interest these events will generate
Will offer many diverse marketing & retail opportunities.
The events are supported of hundreds of organizations.
Including Public Sector bodies, Charities &
Tourist Boards ( National & International )
And many other private sector supporters worldwide.
The GOLDEN GLOBE RACE PROGRAMME
Will be published by the same team as the hugely successful
50th Anniversary Tall Ships Race, Agincourt 600 &
Scotch Whisky Association Centenary publications.
So advertisers can be assured of the highest quality publication.
A downloadable copy of the recent "Waterloo 200" publication can be seen here
http://amcsalesandmarketing.com/publications
So advertisers can be assured of the highest quality publication.
