Taking on the challenge of supporting the logistics behind one of the world’s toughest ocean races, Warrant Group joins the Clipper 2025-26 Race as Official Logistics Supplier and is making its racing debut with a team entry named in its honour.
With over 40 years of experience navigating complex global supply chains, Warrant Group’s role as Logistics Supplier will play a vital role in keeping the race moving across its 40,000 nautical mile circumnavigation.
From competitive container rates to a dedicated air freight department and access to an exclusive global network, Warrant Group is uniquely positioned to deliver seamless logistics solutions.
Warrant will oversee the movement of race equipment and supplies to all the international stopovers featured on the race route, including Portsmouth, Cape Town, Qingdao, Tongyeong City, Seattle and Oban.
For Warrant Group, the partnership reflects a strategic shift and an exciting step forward for the company.
“We chose to partner with the Clipper Race as we embark on a new chapter in our business, diversifying into the yacht racing sector,” said John Gibbs, Managing Director of Warrant Group.
“This race represents the adventure, challenge, and international scope that align perfectly with our values as a business. We are excited to be part of the Clipper 2025-26 Race and look forward to building lasting connections with the Clipper Race and its global community, he added.
In addition to its important logistics role, Warrant Group will also be making its debut as a Clipper Race Team Partner, putting the firm’s name into the yacht racing forum for the first time.
Bringing expertise both onshore and at sea, South African sailor Dylan Kotze has been announced as the Race Skipper for Team Warrant, where he will be supported by his First Mate Jade Golder.
Dylan hails from Cape Town, brings over 20 years of sailing and instructional experience and Jade, from Cranleigh, Surrey, is returning to the race following a full circumnavigation as Race Crew on the 2023-24 edition.
Dylan said: “I’m incredibly proud to be the Skipper of Team Warrant. Beyond the sleek boat design, it’s a real advantage to have a partner that understands the challenges of global travel and logistics that will be with us every step of the way. We share the same values and know what it takes to get the job done: together, efficiently, and with a smile.
Warrant Group is incredibly excited with this new partnership and look forward to sharing images of our team’s yacht and providing updates on the race over the coming days and months.
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