VELUX 5 OCEANS
The VELUX 5 OCEANS is the original single-handed round the world yacht race. Contested every four years since 1982, previously under the titles of ‘BOC Challenge’ and ‘Around Alone’, the race is the longest and toughest event for any individual in any sport. Single-handed around the world's oceans in thoroughbred racing yachts represents The Ultimate Solo Challenge. The ultimate in human endeavour, only 90 people have so far completed this race.
The race is the longest and toughest event for any individual in any sport
Founder of the Clipper Race, Sir Robin Knox-Johnston completed his second solo circumnavigation in the 2006-2007 edition of the race. The next race will start from La Rochelle, France, in October 2010.
The mountainous waves of the world’s wildest oceans do not differentiate between the professional and non-professional sailors. Storms don’t take a day off because you’d never sailed before you began your Clipper Training. The competitors in the VELUX 5 OCEANS are taking on these conditions alone but make no mistake – this is exactly what you and the rest of your team are likely to come up against, too, during the Clipper 09-10 Race.
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