With 30 years of expertise and in-depth knowledge of the sports industry, ATPI Sports Travel ensures seamless travel for sports teams and athletes, offering 24/7 support to solve unexpected issues. In this case study, we take a look at the multi-year successful partnership between ATPI and the Clipper 2023-24 Race.
The Client
The Clipper Race, founded by Sir Robin Knox-Johnston, the first person to sail solo non-stop around the world, is one of nature’s most difficult challenges and an endurance test unlike any other.
This supreme challenge, which is normally the domain of seasoned pros, is taken on by ordinary, everyday people. It’s a record-breaking 40,000 nautical mile race around the world on a 70-foot ocean racing yacht divided into 8 stages and 14 races.
The Challenge
The 2023-24 edition of the race featured eleven teams and over 700 Race Crew. There were also 25-30 full-time Clipper Race staff, numerous Race Crew Supporters, and Race Partners who needed to travel. With 55 different nationalities sailing on board the yachts and ten countries visited ranging from Uruguay to China and everywhere in between, providing a seamless travel solution was a challenge on multiple fronts.
Due to the unpredictable nature of ocean racing and the time frames in which the yachts arrive at destinations, the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race required complete flexibility when booking flights and travel. They were also looking for an effective booking tool for their Race Crew, Race Crew supporters, and staff to use. Furthermore, whenever assistance is required, it needs to be available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
The Solution
ATPI Sports Travel was extremely accommodating to the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race’s needs. The combination of sports travel and marine expertise provided a seamless travel experience not only for the organisers, but also for the race crew, supporters, and partners.
The team provided an online booking tool that allowed for a quick and easy transaction. However, many crew members chose the offline team to get a consultative approach to the type of travel that they required. We were able to provide crew and others with marine fares and marine travel combined as one service, as well as a dedicated travel desk, thanks to our expertise.
The dedicated travel desk was open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, so we were always available regardless of office hours. This enabled the team to assist with any emergency, regardless of the time of day. Flexibility proved to be key, being able to provide Clipper Race with whatever they needed when they required it. By offering a consultative approach and not just booking travel, we provided Clipper Race with a seamless travel solution and delivered what really mattered.
“ATPI Sports Travel’s expertise and support have been invaluable in getting our Race Crew, partners, and staff to each destination of the Clipper 2023-24 Race circuit. The 24/7 dedicated travel desk has been crucial for handling the inevitable last-minute changes in ocean racing. Its round-the-clock support provides us with the flexibility we need, especially when we’re on the other side of the world and need to speak to someone immediately. ATPI has excelled once again, and it’s been a pleasure working with them.”
Matt Pettit, Operations & Logistics Manager, Clipper Ventures
“We are proud to be an Official Supplier of the Clipper 2023-24 Race. Our passionate team has great experience in managing the complex needs of leading sports events and organisations and looks forward to becoming an integral part of the Clipper Race.”
Adam Knights, Regional Managing Director UK, Europe and Middle East, ATPI
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