Most race boats have an official name, which they use for registration documents, AIS tracking and which is displayed on the back of the boat. They then have a race name, which is available to Title sponsors and is used during racing activities.
Previously our title sponsor had both the registered name and official name, but that is changing.
In January next year we will register a new official name for the boat and this is your opportunity to choose it while contributing to the ongoing running costs to keep the boat while until we have signed another sponsorship deal and this is your opportunity to choose that name.
The winning entry will be used on official documents however please note, a new title sponsor will still have the right to name the boat during racing activities.
Entry is open from 8th December 2025 to 5th January 2026 and the winner will be announced before the end of January 2026.
One name per entry and names must be respectful and suitable for official use. UK tax must be charged on all entries regardless of your whereabouts.
PLEASE READ THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS BEFORE ENTERING
A free postal entry route is also available check terms and conditions for details - all proceeds from electronic entries will go towards the upkeep and running costs of the boat.
NAME THE BOAT COMPETITION
Terms and Conditions – “Name the Boat Competition”
Promoter: Ocean Hare Ltd Trading as Pip Hare Ocean Racing (“the Promoter”), registered in England.
1. Eligibility
1.1 The competition is open worldwide to individuals aged 18 or over.
1.2 Employees of the Promoter and anyone professionally associated with the competition are not eligible.
1.3 Entrants confirm they meet eligibility requirements and may be asked for proof.
2. How to Enter
2.1 Paid Online Entry
– Enter electronically via usedsailingkit.com for £25 per entry +. VAT.
2.2 Free Postal Entry
– Postal entry window: 10 December to 25 December.
– Entries must ARRIVE by 25 December to be valid.
– Send full name, postal address, email address, and proposed boat name on a handwritten postcard to:
Ocean Hare Ltd,
Office 1-2,
12-14 High Street
Poole
BH15 1BP
United Kingdom
– Each postcard counts as one entry
.– Printed entries will be disqualified
2.3 Entry Rules
– Multiple entries allowed, but only one name suggestion per entry.
– All paid entries must be received by 23:59 UK time on 5th January 2026
– Promoter not responsible for lost/delayed entries.
3. Entry Restrictions
– Boat name must not be offensive, discriminatory, defamatory, inappropriate, or infringe any rights.
– Promoter may disqualify entries breaching rules.
– Names found to be already in use may have a number added to them.
4. Determining the Winner
– Winner chosen at random from all valid paid and postal entries on 14th January 2026.
– Winner will be notified by email and has five days to respond
– If no response within 5 days, Promoter may redraw.
– Name will be announced via social media platforms before January 30th 2026
5. The Prize
– Prize is the opportunity to choose the registered name of the Promoter’s boat.
– This name will be displayed on the back of the boat and on registration documents and on AIS information.
– The promoter retains the right to title sponsors ‘race naming’ – whereby the official name may not be used during racing activities. EG. The boat is officially named daydream but races as ‘Great sponsor’
– Promoter retains full ownership and control.
– Promoter may make minor formatting adjustments or reject names later found to be inappropriate or legally problematic.
6. Publicity
– Winner agrees that name, town/country, and winning name may be used in publicity, unless anonymity is requested.
7. Data Protection
– Personal data used only for administering the competition and processed according to UK GDPR.
– Data not shared except as required for administration.
8. Liability
– Promoter not responsible for technical issues, postal delays, or events outside its control.
– Liability limited to value of prize.
9. Fair Competition Compliance
– Free postal route ensures compliance with UK prize competition law.
– Paid and free entries treated equally.
– Promoter may amend or cancel competition if required, without disadvantaging entrants.
10. General
– Entering constitutes acceptance of these Terms.
– Governed by English law; disputes under jurisdiction of English courts.
– Invalid clauses do not affect remainder.
