Hosting a celebration in London
Last week, we were delighted to welcome friends, sponsors and partners to an exclusive event at Butler’s Wharf Pier in London.
Tower Bridge was the epic backdrop for the evening, in which we were able to bring people together in person for the first time (finally!) to celebrate Pip’s Vendée Globe journey and look ahead to the 2024 campaign.
The entire Pip Hare Ocean Racing team was there to welcome guests onboard the new Medallia, which took centre stage on the Thames. After a tour of the new boat, guests were treated to refreshments from Salcombe Distilling Company and a special speech by Pip.
It was a chance for new and existing partners to meet and share their experiences of supporting Pip’s campaign.
Mark Heather and Pete McCoy, Helly Hansen
Mark Heather, Key Account Sales Manager at Helly Hansen: “We’re privileged to see the new boat and we’re proud to have supported Pip on her journey - we’re very excited to continue the partnership for years to come. It’s an incredible achievement to have sailed around the world and to be the 8th female to have ever crossed the Vendée Globe finish line.”
Chris Adams, Business Development Director at Flylogix: “We were, and still are, hugely impressed by what Pip is taking on, and also there’s an obvious synergy with Pip and our company as what she does is offshore in remote environments. It’s really powerful to be able to get behind a story like Pip’s, everybody talks about adversity and values and sometimes it can feel a bit wordy and not tangible - she makes that real in a way you can connect with. We believe that now is the time to go and do something different, to stand out and be part of stuff that’s making a difference and capturing global imaginations, and being part of this campaign is all about that.”
Gareth Jones and Jenny Gruening, Smartsheet
James Edis, Sales Manager at Salcombe Distilling Company: “It’s an impressive feat for any human being to achieve, doing anything solo is a test but something like this is incredible. Everything we do as a company is inspired by the ocean, from the flavours to the bottle design and sustainability commitment, so supporting Pip is a no brainer. I think her story is amazing, she’s a hero, superhuman. It’s great to be at this event and it’s a pleasure working alongside all of you - it’s not everyday the office looks like this…”
A huge thank you to everyone who came along to celebrate with us!
Are you interested in being part of Pip’s campaign and joining our family? To find out more about sponsorship and partnership opportunities please contact our Operations Director, Lou Adams (lou@piphareoceanracing.com)