After a recent remark by our Executive Mayor Mongameli Bobani that he expected to see millions of tourists flock to the city because we are named after a global icon, Nelson Mandela, the post over on Facebook received some thought provoking comments. Shaun Fitzhenry said; "Great report, Alan. But I don’t think it’s enough! Our metro needs to be cleaned up, heritage buildings need to be looked after and we need to eradicate crime and lawlessness. Then we’ll grow tourism." Michelle Gillie … [Read more...] about Tourism Product owners: We need to drag ourselves out of our malaise
The Ocean Race
Rebecca Nyangaresi-Gatang’i and Derrick Swartz
Rebecca Nyangaresi-Gatang'i and Derrick Swartz listen to the technical team from The Ocean Race during a briefing at the NMU Ocean Sciences Campus. The Port of Port Elizabeth and Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality are keen to host The Ocean Race stopover in 2021. #theoceanrace2021 #alanstraton #mype #maritime #engineering #sustainability - Taken by the Editor whilst wandering aimlessly about pretending to be in the know. … [Read more...] about Rebecca Nyangaresi-Gatang’i and Derrick Swartz
The proposed arena for The Ocean Race 2021 in NMB
Surveying the proposed arena for The Ocean Race 2021 is member of technical team, Anna. Nelson Mandela Bay is on the short list to host a stopover and the technical team is assessing the offering from NMB. #campanile #theoceanrace #portelizabeth #nelsonmandela #alanstraton #nype - Taken by the Editor whilst wandering aimlessly about pretending to be in the know. … [Read more...] about The proposed arena for The Ocean Race 2021 in NMB
Nelson Mandela Bay bids to host the 2021-22 Ocean Race Edition – #TheOceanRaceinNMB
Editor: As one intimately involved in the bid for The Ocean Race I can confidently and with pride state that the support from TNPA has been exemplary as they have bent over backwards to accommodate The Ocean Race with prime land that will showcase The Ocean Race in the best possible way. Thanks Guys - your positivity around the City has been gratefully noted and acknowledged. Port Elizabeth, 23 May 2019: Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) and the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality … [Read more...] about Nelson Mandela Bay bids to host the 2021-22 Ocean Race Edition – #TheOceanRaceinNMB
City Bids on The Ocean Race – Bigger Than Ironman
Covering over 40 000 Nautical Miles over 9 months racing around the world in 65 foot sailing yachts is a massive test of endurance and equipment for sailors entered in the prestigious Ocean Race. The Ocean Race - first billed as the Whitbread - was sailed for the first time in 1973/4 and was won by Mexican amateur Ramon Carlin in a Swan 65 yacht, Sayula II. From 2001 the ownership of the race was taken over by Volvo and Volvo Cars and the race was renamed the ‘Volvo Ocean Race’. In 2019 … [Read more...] about City Bids on The Ocean Race – Bigger Than Ironman
Traditional welcome for Anna of The Ocean Race technical team
A traditional welcome for Anna from The Ocean Race technical team visiting Nelson Mandela Bay to assess the city for the 2021 race. #sailing #portelizabeth #alsnstraton #mype #theoceanrace2021 - Taken by the Editor whilst wandering aimlessly about pretending to be in the know. A high level team from the Ocean Race is currently assessing bidders from South Africa vying to host stopovers in their cities. Cape Town has hosted the stopover since the 1980's when the Ocean Race was first … [Read more...] about Traditional welcome for Anna of The Ocean Race technical team
Reduce global reliance on single-use plastics
The Ocean Race will partner with pure water provider Bluewater in a bid to reduce global reliance on single-use plastics. The collaboration builds upon the partnership during the past edition of the race to highlight the broad range of impacts plastic are having on ocean health and biodiversity. The new programme of work, with the official drinking water provider of The Ocean Race, will also explore ways education and science can help advance our understanding of the long-term effects of … [Read more...] about Reduce global reliance on single-use plastics
On Earth Day Let’s Look to The Ocean
The Ocean Race is building on its position as the sustainability leader in global sport by announcing a visionary partnership with 11th Hour Racing - the largest of its kind in sport. The legendary round-the-world sailing event and its premier partner will focus on a broad range of initiatives to promote the restoration of ocean health, embedding sustainability in all event operations. As part of this cutting-edge ‘Racing with Purpose’ initiative, the partners have committed to a … [Read more...] about On Earth Day Let’s Look to The Ocean
