The Hatch

Sir Robin is the first person to sail solo non-stop around the world. He established the first Clipper Race in 1996 and, as Chairman, plays a hands-on role in the company.

He is an inspirational figurehead for crews about to embark on the adventure of a lifetime.

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Who to back in Clipper 07-08?

23 September 2007

Sir Robin Knox-Johnston

The first leg of a Clipper Race is always a settling in period, but we watch with interest to look for trends. People asked before the start who I thought would win this race and I had to say, in all honesty, I had no idea.  Usually I have a…

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Final Preparations Underway!

15 September 2007

The crews aboard the boats in Liverpool’s Albert Dock look incredibly calm. People are quietly getting on with jobs, there are always jobs to be done on a boat, and…

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The build up begins!

18 July 2007

It is at this stage that the crew realise that they are at the bottom of a huge learning curve. They have done their Part A and B Clipper Training,…

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