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Plymouth To Host Sailing Race
Plymouth To Host Sailing Race.
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[{"type":"text","content":"\n \nRNS Number : 8614U Sutton Harbour Holdings PLC 06 December 2013 \n \n\n06 December 2013\n \nSutton Harbour Holdings plc\nPLYMOUTH TO HOST TOP INTERNATIONAL SAILING RACE IN 2014\n \n \nSutton Harbour Holdings plc, the AIM listed marine and waterfront regeneration specialist, is pleased to announce that Plymouth's Sutton Harbour will host some of the world's top sailors when the 45th edition of La Solitaire du Figaro arrives in the city next June. It's considered to be the world championships for single-handed yachtsmen and women, one of the main training grounds for the famous Vendee Globe race. Local sailor, Sam Goodchild will be among those taking part. The 24 year-old holds the British record for the best result in the Solitaire after finishing 11th overall in 2013.\n \nJason Schofield, Chief Executive, Sutton Harbour Holdings plc: \"It will be an honour to welcome another prestigious sailing event to Sutton Harbour, cementing its growing reputation as a destination of regional and national significance and a jewel in the crown of Plymouth's waterfront.\"\n \nA full copy of the official press release is available on our destination website\nhttp://experiencesuttonharbour.co.uk/things-to-do/67-la-solitaire-du-figaro\n \nFor further information, please contact:\n \nSutton Harbour Holdings plc\nJason Schofield - Chief Executive 01752 204186\nNatasha Gadsdon - Finance Director\n \nArden Partners\nRichard Day 020 7614 5917\nJames Felix \n \nNewgate Threadneedle\nGraham Herring  ...