40,000 miles of ocean racing and around 500 people facing the challenge of a lifetime. When the starting gun goes off for the Clipper 11-12 Round the World Yacht Race on 31 July2011 the fleet of ten sleek, stripped down 68-foot yachts will embark on a full circumnavigation of the globe.
The race is now in it's eighth edition which is ‘raced by people like you’! More than 500 people from all walks of life and representing more than 40 nationalities will take part. Around 40 per cent of them had never set foot on a boat before beginning the compulsory pre-race training to prepare them for the gruelling challenge of racing across the world’s fiercest oceans.
The race was created by British sailing legend, Sir Robin Knox-Johnston, the first man to sail solo and non-stop around the world. Sir Robin says, “Fewer people have raced around the world than have climbed Mount Everest; it remains one of life’s great challenges and experiences.
Each of the ten 'stripped down' racing yachts is sponsored by a city, state, country or company who leverage their participation with trade, tourism and cultural programmes. As yet, my boat 'CV3' has not been designated a sponsor, but it is due to be announced in the next few weeks!
Race Start: 31 July 2011 - Southampton
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