Rickety Bridge Named Official Wine Supplier of the Clipper Race

The Clipper Round the World Yacht Race has named Rickety Bridge as the Official Wine Supplier of the 2013-14 edition of the race.

Rickety Bridge Winery in Franschhoek, medic South Africa has a long wine making history, dating back to the 17^th century and Sir Robin Knox-Johnston, founder and chairman of the race said it was a “pleasure” to have them on board.

“I am extremely pleased to welcome on board Rickety Bridge as our Official Wine Supplier for the Clipper 13-14 Race,” said Sir Robin.

“I was lucky enough to sample some of their wine at Race Start; it will be a pleasure to work with a company with such pedigree and history.”

Rickety Bridge will serve their 16 types of wine at official events during the Clipper Race, which is the world’s longest yacht race, spanning 40,000 miles and 11 months.

The owner of Rickety Bridge winery, Duncan Spence said: “Having sponsored a yacht for the Isle of Sark in the last Global Challenge around the world race in 2008, Rickety Bridge is proud to be associated once again with the brave and adventurous Clipper 13-14 Race that echoes its values, independence, integrity, quality and spirit of adventure.

“I am also looking forward to greeting all the crews in Cape Town, where Rickety Bridge will be hosting a large party for the crews and organisers, before the yachts depart to Australia.’’

The Clipper fleet left St Katharine Docks, London on 1 September and will visit Cape Town, South Africa in October.