The Challenge of a lifetime: The Clipper 09-10 round the world yacht race

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Cape Breton Island - Jan Ridd

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...

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Waving the flag for China

30 June 2009

Chinese crew selected to represent the sailing city of Qingdao in Clipper 09-10
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Here's one I sailed earlier

22 June 2009

Blue Peter get onboard Clipper 09-10 entries to compete in JP Morgan Round the Island Race
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California crew profile: Shana Bagley

19 June 2009

Profile on Clipper 09-10 crew member Shana Bagley who was recently selected to represent her home state of California in the Clipper 09-10 Race
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