There will also be a yacht named after the city in the race, which begins on September 18, 2005, in Liverpool (UK) and returns after 10 months of competition.
Some 200 international sailors competing in the world’s longest race will visit New York in late May 2006 as part of the final leg of their 35,000-mile competition.
Sir Robin Knox-Johnston, chairman of Clipper Ventures Plc and the first person to sail solo non-stop around the world, said: "The New York City entry will face strong competition from a formidable international field including race title defenders Jersey (Channel Islands), as well as Liverpool (UK), Durban (South Africa), Fremantle (Western Australia), Singapore, Glasgow (Scotland), Victoria BC (Canada) and Qingdao (China).
“New York City's harbour offers a world-class stopover venue for the Clipper event, with first-rate hosting facilities at Liberty Landing Marina, and with one of the most recognisable backdrops on earth.
"New York City is the business capital of the world and to provide New York Clipper with a fighting chance, we invite corporate sponsors to use this unique opportunity to billboard their business around the globe.
“Prominent signage on the dynamic 68ft racing yacht and a host of media, marketing and promotional opportunities will be available in the United States, the UK, and around the globe.”
