Welcome to Yorkshire
Total Crew:
45
Men:
28
Women:
17
Average Age:
42
Oldest:
63
Youngest:
21
Nationalities Represented:
4
Full steam ahead for Welcome to Yorkshire.
The skipper has been appointed and he knows who he has in his crew. Now begins the mammoth task of building a winning campaign.
This is where you’ll be able to find out more about the crew taking part and their preparations and which city, region or country they will represent. Plus you’ll be able to read their diaries and follow their progress here when Clipper 11-12 starts in August 2011.
Rupert Dean, has been revealed as one of the ten elite skippers who will take charge of the teams competing in the Clipper 11-12 Race and the Somerset sailor is no stranger to the task ahead.
The 39-year old from Taunton skippered a team twice before in Clipper 98 and Clipper 2000. But, having come in as a relief skipper at short notice…
The crew of Welcome to Yorkshire come from all walks of life - people like you getting ready to leave behind their normal lives to step outside their comfort zone and take on the challenge of a lifetime.
READ THE CREW PROFILES >