4 ASIA-PACIFIC NEWS ‘Wendo’ to skipper Sanya’s Clipper Race W


endy ‘Wendo’ Tuck (52) from Sydney, Australia, has been named as the professional Skipper,


who will lead the Sanya Serenity Coast team in the Clipper 2017-18 Race. Speaking on her appointment as


Sanya Serenity Coast Skipper, Wendy said: “I am so excited to have been given the opportunity to skipper the Sanya Serenity Coast team entry during the Clipper 2017-18 Race. “I’m looking forward to working


alongside such a dynamic new partner to the Clipper Race and to helping to promote Sanya as a tourist destination as we race around the world.” Wendy is one of two female Skippers in this edition and the first-ever Australian to Skipper twice in the Clipper Race. During her debut campaign in the 2015-16 race, one of the highlights of her circumnavigation was winning the Clipper Race class of the 2015 Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race, which forms part of the All Australian Leg 4. Speaking about her return to


the Clipper Race, Wendy said: “I am looking to work on everything I learnt during the 2015-16 edition to build


another strong team of ocean racers. I’m also looking forward to getting to know more about China and the tropical holiday destination of Sanya through the knowledge of our onboard Ambassador Crew, who will help myself and our team fly the flag for Sanya throughout the race.” Sanya, the only Chinese destination to be chosen as one of the 52 Places to Visit by the New York Times this year, will make its debut on the Clipper 2017-18 Race route. Boasting white sandy beaches,


pristine water, a balmy climate and 300 days of sunshine per year, China’s idyllic holiday destination lives up to its reputation as the ‘Hawaii of China’ and will use the Clipper 2017-18 Race


to promote itself as a top tourist destination. Xu Zhenling, Vice-Mayor of Sanya,


said: “Congratulations to Wendy Tuck from Sydney on becoming the skipper of Sanya’s team yacht. I wish to extend, on behalf of the Sanya government and people, our warm congratulations to her. “As we know, Sydney shares the


same year-round balmy climate as Sanya and I believe Wendy will quickly develop a deep understanding of Sanya whilst integrating the 16 brave ambassadors and two media crew from China. Welcome to Wendy!” In April, 16 ambassador crew were


selected to represent Sanya on board the Sanya Serenity Coast yacht during


First fish-friendly marina in South Pacific


The Marina Industries Association (MIA) has announced the first Fish Friendly Marina accreditation in the South Pacific when Port Denarau Marina in Fiji was approved as accredited by the MIA Board in early May. Port Denarau Marina is the largest marina in Fiji and provides for both commercial and recreational boats. The marina achieved Level 3 Clean Marina accreditation, as well as the additional Fish Friendly accreditation. The independent Clean Marina auditor was particularly impressed by the significant efforts of the marina’s Managing Director, Nigel Skeggs, to improve environmental practices in Fiji. Nigel has been actively involved in contributing to the writing of a new Environmental Code of Practice and Fiji’s Clean Boating Program. Nigel stressed, “achieving Clean


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this leadership. Our team are very proud of what we have achieved”. The accreditation comes at an


Left to right: Cynthia-Rasch, Nigel Skeggs, the Hon. Semi Koroilevesau and Vive Daunivesi.


Marina and Fish Friendly Marina accreditation is very important for the marina and the wider community. The accreditation criteria provided a framework for us to plan and prioritise our infrastructure spending. In a fast-developing marine tourism destination such as Fiji, it is important that marinas such as ours play a strong environmental leadership role. The Clean Marina program has provided important guidelines for us to provide


important time for Fiji as it is the Country Co-Chair of the upcoming Ocean Conference and Chair of the UN Conference of Parties dealing with Climate Change and Sustainable Innovation (COP23) later this year. The Honourable Semi Koroilevesau


said, “As Minister of Fisheries and Ocean Champion, I wish to congratulate Port Denarau Marina on its recent achievements in receiving the Level 3 International Clean Marina and International Fish Friendly Marina accreditation status. Fiji’s Honourable Prime Minister will be Co- Chairing the Ocean Conference with Sweden in New York in June and we hope to include these achievements as a Voluntary Commitment to the Ocean Conference”.


the Clipper 2017-18 Race. Sanya’s Ambassadors will help to support the long-term development strategy of combining sports and tourism, and help showcase Sanya as a destination for sailors during the eleventh edition of the race. The only event of its kind for non-


professional sailors, the Clipper Race will visit six continents and include six ocean crossings, taking in the Atlantic, the infamous Southern Ocean and the equally challenging North Pacific. The Clipper 2017-18 Race starts


from Liverpool, UK, on 20 August, 2017, and will take approximately 11 months to complete. The fleet is expected to arrive in Sanya in early 2018 as part of the Asia-Pacific Leg 5.


New office in Perth


On 6 March, it was announced that the Perth office of Perma Composites, which supplies a range of marina decking solutions, has been officially relocated and is now open for business at its new address: 14 Garino Rise, Wangara, WA 6065, Australia. The new premises are larger,


more modern and will allow for improved production and assembly capabilities, increased stock levels, shorter lead times on various products, as well as more room for further expansion. The company’s telephone


number remains unchanged: +61 1300 366 938 and customers are invited to drop in for a chat and a coffee.


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