PLYMOUTH TO HOST INTERNATIONAL SAILING RACE 2016

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Sutton Harbour Holdings PLC

05 November 2015

 

5 November 2015

Sutton Harbour Holdings plc

PLYMOUTH TO HOST START OF TOP INTERNATIONAL SAILING RACE IN 2016

Sutton 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 Transat, the first and oldest single-handed trans-ocean race, departs Plymouth on 2^nd May 2016.

The Transat, from Plymouth to New York, tests the world's best single-handed sailors and is seen as one of the most prestigious events in international sailing. There are four classes of boats in the race, of which the fastest will be the multi-hulls - some of the most exciting boats in world sailing.

Jason Schofield, Chief Executive, Sutton Harbour Holdings plc: "It will be an honour to welcome the Transat participants of another prestigious world sailing event to Sutton Harbour, cementing its reputation as a destination of regional and national significance and a jewel in the crown of Plymouth's waterfront."

 For further information, please contact:

Sutton Harbour Holdings plc Jason Schofield - Chief Executive Natasha Gadsdon - Finance Director	01752 204186
Arden Partners James Felix	020 7614 5917
Yellow Jersey PR Limited Philip Ranger	07768 534641

Notes to Editors

Sutton Harbour Holdings plc (SUH) is an AIM listed company specialising in marine operations, waterfront regeneration and destination creation in Plymouth and South West England.

The Company operates Sutton Harbour Marina, King Point Marina and Plymouth Fisheries. Operational activities include mixed use lettings, car parking and support services to harbour users, property management and regeneration and asset enhancement.

Sutton Harbour Holdings plc is committed to being the leading marine and waterfront regeneration specialist in Southern England, and to positioning Sutton Harbour in Plymouth as a destination of national interest.

 

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