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Ocean Race Announces Itajai – Is Nelson Mandela Bay Next?

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The Ocean Race 2021-22 will stop in Itajaí, Brazil, marking the fourth consecutive time the city on the Santa Catarina coastline will host the iconic event. https://youtu.be/f2nth6YWULo In 2017-18, Itajaí was among the most visited stopovers in the race, with over 440,000 race fans coming to the Race Village after the final Southern Ocean leg of the race. With Brazilian Olympic champion Martine Grael taking part in the race for the first time, fans had an additional reason to show their … [Read more...] about Ocean Race Announces Itajai – Is Nelson Mandela Bay Next?

Will we hear; “Next Stop after Cabo Verde is Nelson Mandela Bay”?

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IN a FIRST for The Ocean Race Cabo Verde will host The Ocean Race in first ever West African stop in 2021-22. Editor: If one looks at the map and presumes that the next stop on the around the world race is at the tip of Africa one is really tempted to put one's appendages at stake here and say that the next stop will logically be Nelson Mandela Bay - bypassing Cape Town for the third time in 13 races around the world..... The tension is killing me. Cabo Verde will become just the second … [Read more...] about Will we hear; “Next Stop after Cabo Verde is Nelson Mandela Bay”?

Could this be ONE STEP Closer to Nelson Mandela Bay hosting The Ocean Race?

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At 13h30 on 11 September the organisers of The Ocean Race announced one more Host City - the Hague in Netherlands. The Hague joins Alicante, Spain and Aarhus, Denmark as the third host city to be announced for the 2021/22 edition. The Ocean race is an around the world yacht race, held every three or four years since 1973. Originally named the Whitbread Round the World Race after its initiating sponsor, British brewing company Whitbread, in 2001 it became the Volvo Ocean Race after Swedish … [Read more...] about Could this be ONE STEP Closer to Nelson Mandela Bay hosting The Ocean Race?

Why Ryler Supports NMB’s bid for The Ocean Race – #TheOceanRaceinNMB

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On 31/05/2019 Ryler pledged support for Nelson Mandela Bay's bid to host the 2021 stopover for The Ocean Race. Ryler Masterton says: It will bring in much needed feet and revenue, and allow us to showcase everything that Nelson Mandela Bay has to offer. Ryler would like to assist as a: Sponsor - possible sponsorship of hot beverages to the teams upon review of sponsorship proposals, etc. Find Ryler Masterton here: http://www.mastertonscoffee.co.za … [Read more...] about Why Ryler Supports NMB’s bid for The Ocean Race – #TheOceanRaceinNMB

Why Mastertons Supports NMB’s bid for The Ocean Race – #TheOceanRaceinNMB

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On 31/05/2019 Gillian pledged support for Nelson Mandela Bay's bid to host the 2021 stopover for The Ocean Race. Gillian Pillay says: Great opportunity to draw tourism within Port Elizabeth/Eastern Cape. Gillian would like to assist with: Potential sponsorship. Find Gillian Pillay here: https://mastertonscoffee.co.za/ … [Read more...] about Why Mastertons Supports NMB’s bid for The Ocean Race – #TheOceanRaceinNMB

Why Nanette Kable Supports NMB’s bid for The Ocean Race – #TheOceanRaceinNMB

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On 29/05/2019 Nanette pledged support for Nelson Mandela Bay's bid to host the 2021 stopover for The Ocean Race. Nanette Kable says: Port Elizabeth would be a wonderful host for The Ocean Race as has been proven for all the Ironman Events that have taken place in this city. Visitors to our city experience friendly people, great weather and beaches, plenty to see and do and excellent accommodation and places to eat. And Port Elizabeth NEEDS to be showcased so I most definitely support this … [Read more...] about Why Nanette Kable Supports NMB’s bid for The Ocean Race – #TheOceanRaceinNMB

Why Sam van den Berg Supports NMB’s bid for The Ocean Race – #TheOceanRaceinNMB

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On 29/05/2019 Sam pledged support for Nelson Mandela Bay's bid to host the 2021 stopover for The Ocean Race. Sam van den Berg says: We need to attract visitors to the Metro. Events such as the Ocean Race will boost not only the tourism industry but our economy as well. Find Sam van den Berg here: https://www.zawebs.com … [Read more...] about Why Sam van den Berg Supports NMB’s bid for The Ocean Race – #TheOceanRaceinNMB

Why BA Systems Supports NMB’s bid for The Ocean Race – #TheOceanRaceinNMB

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On 29/05/2019 Michael pledged support for Nelson Mandela Bay's bid to host the 2021 stopover for The Ocean Race. Michael Straton says: The proposed 'Arena' by the Port of Port Elizabeth and the showcasing of our Inner City due to that arena's close proximity to Route 67 and the Campanile will offer a spectacular greeting for the finishing yachts. Imagine the Campanile Bells ringing out our National Anthem in a joyous greeting for weary yachtsman sailing into the Port with the tugs spraying … [Read more...] about Why BA Systems Supports NMB’s bid for The Ocean Race – #TheOceanRaceinNMB

Why Brighton Lodge Supports NMB’s bid for The Ocean Race – #TheOceanRaceinNMB

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On 29/05/2019 Sue pledged support for Nelson Mandela Bay's bid to host the 2021 stopover for The Ocean Race. Sue Wilson says: This would be a great boost for local tourism as well as show-casing the friendly city of Port Elizabeth. Port Elizabeth is known locally for our warm hospitality, beautiful beaches and sport events. Sue would like to assist by: Helping to find accommodation in and around Port Elizabeth Find Sue Wilson here: http://www.brightonlodge.co.za/ … [Read more...] about Why Brighton Lodge Supports NMB’s bid for The Ocean Race – #TheOceanRaceinNMB

Why Darryl Supports NMB’s bid for The Ocean Race – #TheOceanRaceinNMB

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On 29/05/2019 Darryl pledged support for Nelson Mandela Bay's bid to host the 2021 stopover for The Ocean Race. Darryl Garner says: The Port of Port Elizabeth can offer fantastic stadium racing as well as all of the race village in one area! I would be proud to be part of the host City for the Ocean Race Darryl would like to assist: In anyway possible. I have a skippers ticket, more than 10 years sailing and sail training experience, I've hosted competitors for ironman for 5 years, what … [Read more...] about Why Darryl Supports NMB’s bid for The Ocean Race – #TheOceanRaceinNMB

Why Shena Supports NMB’s bid for The Ocean Race – #TheOceanRaceinNMB

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On 29/05/2019 Shena pledged support for Nelson Mandela Bay's bid to host the 2021 stopover for The Ocean Race. Shena Wilmot says: It would be absolutely fantastic for Nelson Mandela Bay to get the bid as we have so very much in our beautiful city and surrounds that will wow any visitor here. It would be a privilege to be hosts - can't wait! Shena would like to assist as: "As the chair of PEMBBA I am happy to be involved with accommodation arrangements." Find Shena Wilmot here: … [Read more...] about Why Shena Supports NMB’s bid for The Ocean Race – #TheOceanRaceinNMB

Why AB Marine Supports NMB’s bid for The Ocean Race – #TheOceanRaceinNMB

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On 28/05/2019 Rainer pledged support for Nelson Mandela Bay's bid to host the 2021 stopover for The Ocean Race. Rainer Schimpf says: AB Marine provided complimentary transport in the Port of Port Elizabeth and out to the envisaged finishing area of The Ocean Race in Algoa Bay to the Ocean Race Technical Team on Wednesday 22 May. We were greeted by hundreds of Bottlenose Dolphins. Some of the guests on the vessel swear that they saw dolphins wearing hats that said; "Molo" whilst others … [Read more...] about Why AB Marine Supports NMB’s bid for The Ocean Race – #TheOceanRaceinNMB

Why Paul Supports NMB’s bid for The Ocean Race – #TheOceanRaceinNMB

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On 25/05/2019 Paul pledged support for Nelson Mandela Bay's bid to host the 2021 stopover for The Ocean Race. Paul Martin says: NMB is SA's water sport capital. This is the biggest and most popular long distance yacht race in the world. Lots of TV and media coverage. Will attract lots of visitors (like Ironman). PE ideally placed for Southern Ocean leg. Will show the world that SA is not only Cape Town and will encourage visitors to also visit PE when they come to SA. Bay provides ideal … [Read more...] about Why Paul Supports NMB’s bid for The Ocean Race – #TheOceanRaceinNMB