Clipper Round the World 09-10
This will be the first time the island, part of the maritime province of Nova Scotia, has fielded an entry, although Sydney hosted part of the Nova Scotia stopover during Clipper 07-08.
Sponsored by Sydney Ports Corporation the yacht will form the centrepiece of a campaign designed to drive tourism and inward investment to Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia’s masterpiece. Boasting Canada’s largest inland sea, the Bras d’Or Lakes, the island is a paradise for sailors.
CAPE BRETON ISLAND SKIPPER
Jan Ridd, 46, from Devon in the south west of England, is thrilled to have been chosen to lead the Canadian entry.
“It’s fantastic news,” he says. “I’m proud to have been entrusted with the job of taking Cape Breton Island around the world. I was supporting Nova Scotia on the last Clipper Race, so this is a dream come true. And I can’t wait to sail into Sydney next June – I’ve heard from a lot of people how great it is.”
Competitive by nature, Jan has already made clear his intentions for the race, saying, “I am entering to win.” He explains, “I understand that the crew dynamic is the key ingredient to success...
MEET THE CREW
30 May 2009 – crew allocation day – was the first time the crew of Cape Breton Island gathered en masse. They're from all walks of life - people like you who are getting ready to step outside their comfort zone, leave behind their everyday lives to take on the challenge of a lifetime.
READ THE CREW PROFILES >