Clipper Round the World 09-10
California's involvement stems from the hugely popular stopover in Santa Cruz during Clipper 07-08 – the first time the race had visited the Golden State – when the race really captured people’s imaginations.
Clipper 09-10 returns to California in April 2010, you’ll be able to follow the crew’s progress right here. Read their diaries throughout the Clipper 09-10 Race plus find out more about skipper, Pete Rollason, and the crew taking part.
CALIFORNIA SKIPPER
An experienced offshore racer, London-born Pete has recently been devoting his time to sail training. He will take a break from running his own sailing school in Cape Town, South Africa, where he now lives with his wife and young son, in order to skipper California in Clipper 09-10.
Pete learned to sail, aged eight, when he joined the local sailing school after his father built him a small dinghy, Bumble Bee. Stung by the sailing bug he has since dedicated himself to learning everything he can about the sport and has racked up more than 75,000 miles on a range of different yachts, competing in many offshore races.
READ MORE >MEET THE CREW
30 May 2009 – crew allocation day – was the first time the crew of California gathered en masse. They're from all walks of life - people like you who are getting ready to leave behind their everyday lives, step outside their comfort zone and take on the challenge of a lifetime.
READ THE CREW PROFILES >