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Tom Way is promoted to deputy race director

25 Oct 2017

Clipper Race director Mark Light with deputy race director Tom Way

The Clipper Round the World Yacht Race has appointed Tom Way as its new deputy race director.

The move follows the decision by Dan Smith to step down from the role in order to relocate back to Scotland.

Mr Way is a RYA Yachtmaster Offshore certified instructor with more than 60,000 miles in his log book and started his career at Clipper Race as a qualified crew member in the 2011-12 event.

“Since returning from racing round the world in the Clipper 2011-12 Race, I have worked for pretty much every part of the company which has given me unique insight into its operations,” he said. “My passion is sailing and racing so being a key member of one of the most unique yacht races on the planet is a great honour and another challenge I’m eager to take on.”

As deputy race director, Mr Way will assist race director Mark Light with the extensive operations and logistics of running one of the world’s longest ocean races.

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