Crew Blog

The end of an adventure

17 April 2008

It’s been 2 months since I left Qingdao to join the crew of the Qingdao Clipper and race across the Pacific. Now my adventure is coming to an end. Only 300 miles before I can say I’ve crossed the biggest ocean in the world. It feels like such an achievement. During these two months I have learnt a lot about ocean racing; I’ve met some great people; visited interesting places along the way and most of all I have learnt a lot about myself and the things that matter to me. It’s been a great journey of discovery. I will miss sailing, racing and everyone I have met. But it’s time to get back to reality. It will be quite strange not to be bounced around in your bunk every time you try to get some sleep; being able to eat whatever I please; choose to stay in when there is a storm outside…

My respect goes to all those who have dared to take on this adventure and especially those who are going all the way around the world. This is the best way in which one can discover the world and at the same time learn more about human nature.

The slogan of the race is very well suited: ‘An adventure of a life time’.

Teddy