The Challenge of a lifetime

1 circumnavigation, 10 ocean racing yachts, 40,000 miles, 15 races, 13 countries, 1 winner.

Learn more about the challenge of a lifetime – even if you have never sailed before. If it inspires, apply today. If it doesn’t – check your pulse!

  • Well placed for dealing with blocks and tackles? Claire Allan, rugby coach from Scotland, racing on Leg 4
  • Sailing under bare poles? Scaffolder George Allen, racing Legs 7 & 8
  • Incharge of the water maker? Australian John Bierling, Irrigations Systems specialist racing Leg 4
  • Handy for accurate routing? Transport planner Michael Bisset, racing Leg 1
  • Cool in a crisis? Airline pilot Ian Bond racing Legs 5 & 6
  • Designed to win? Architect Joachim Bruchhaeuser from Germany, racing Leg 5
  • Skull and crossbones? Niamh Byrne, Paramedic from Ireland racing Leg 7
  • Ideal for ploughing through waves? Farmer James Charlesworth, racing round the world.
  • Managing the laws of sailing? New York Attorney Pat Coppolecchia, racing Leg 2
  • Approaching the challenge with broad brush strokes? Richard Firth, Marine Artist racing Leg 2
  • Managing aching muscles? Caroline Fleming, a Physiotherapist from Derby, racing Legs 6 & 7
  • Perfect for dealing with minor irritations? Elizabeth Haigh, Childrens Centre Manager, racing round the world
  • Ideal for managing white horses? Anna Harris, Equestrian Yard manager, racing Legs 5, 6 & 7
  • Handy for end of race inquests? Forensic Scientist James Holding racing Legs 1 & 8
  • Dealing with headaches? Tim Iles, dispensing technician and round the world crew member
  • Pouring oil on troubled waters? Australian Refinery Operator Steve Knuckey, racing Legs 2 & 3
  • Spectacular sunsets? Visual Effects artist Matthew Lane from Canada, racing Leg 6
  • A real diamond? Mary Le Coyte, Jewellery Designer racing Leg 1
  • Delivering the ultimate mother watch? Ken Lees, Guest House proprietor racing Leg 5
  • Heard it on the grapevine? Frenchman Pascal Marty, a wine maker sailing round the world
  • Calls a spade a spade? Gardener Neil Singleton from Jersey, racing round the world
  • Playing the percentage game? Maths teacher Michael Stevenson racing Leg 1
  • Ideal for anti-fouling? Self employed decorator Dean Tizzard racing Legs 5 & 6
  • Getting the boat to dance? Singaporean Ballet teacher Shyamala Vhamathawan, racing Leg 6.
  • Feeling under par? Chris Weston, Professional golfer, racing Leg 4
  • Doing things automatically? Kevin Wiebe, Automation consultant, racing Leg 5
  • Seeing eye to eye? Anne Young, Optometrist from Glasgow racing Leg 7
  • Strikes a chord? Piano teacher Joanne Wallace racing Leg 7
  • Good for manoeuvres? Australian Army officer Wayne Reed, racing round the world
  • Ideal for tying knots? Joiner Mark Nye, racing Leg 5
  • Perfect for a smooth finish? Plasterer Nick Morton racing Leg 7
  • Ideal for stopover planning? Travel Consultant Audrey Van Der Geugten racing Leg 2

The adventure starts here

Welcome to the new Clipper 11-12 Round the World Yacht Race web site. In it, you will find comprehensive information on the race route, training, the racing fleet and the roles onboard.  More >

Ticking boxes

The Clipper entries continue to encounter a variety of mixed conditions in the Sevenstar Round Britain and Ireland Yacht Race as they close in on the final sprint to the finish.  More >

This time last year

Piers Dudin, skipper of Hull & Humber writes on their progress in the Round Britain and Ireland Race as the rest of us enjoy the delights of a Bank Holiday.   More >