Official Logistics Supplier and Team Partner for the Clipper 2025-26 Race
Race crews from all walks of life and nations are tackling one or multiple legs of the record-breaking event on board a 70-foot ocean racing yachts.
The event was founded by sailing legend, Sir Robin Knox-Johnston in 1995 and is open to anyone regardless of previous sailing experience.
Formed of ten teams racing identical stripped-back ocean-going yachts, non-professional race crew are led by a professional Skipper and First Mate.
More than 40 nationalities are taking part including teachers, chefs, plumbers, students, accountants, firefighters, retirees, geographers, lawyers, software developers and doctors.
Warrant Group is playing a pivotal role in keeping the race moving across its 40,000 nautical mile circumnavigation, supporting the teams and overseeing the movement of race equipment and supplies.
As Official Logistics Supplier, Warrant is also making its racing debut with a team entry named in its honour.
Go Team Warrant!
The race started from the UK at the end of August 2025 and is set to finish in July 2026. It consists of eight legs and 13 stages.
Warrant is responsible for moving 4 x 40ft containers around the world and arranging the despatch of urgent spare parts, managing tight timescales, customs clearance, unloading and loading. It’s a case of all hands on deck!
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view official YouTube channelJohn Gibbs, Managing Director, Warrant Group
Bringing expertise both onshore and at sea, South African sailor Dylan Kotze is the Race Skipper for Team Warrant, supported by his First Mate Jade Golder.
Dylan, who hails from Cape Town, brings over 20 years of sailing and instructional experience and Jade, from Cranleigh, Surrey, has returned 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.”
Kate Ashley, Head of Partnerships at Clipper Ventures
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