For the first time in Clipper Race history, Team London Business School joins the 2025-26 edition as both a Team and Education Partner, bringing world-class business education to the world’s toughest ocean race. With campuses worldwide and 56,000+ alumni, London Business School reflects the race’s global spirit. The partnership will highlight leadership, teamwork, and resilience—values shared by both LBS and the Clipper Race.

Whilst many Race Crew return to the Clipper Race, Craig Forsyth is the first – and so far only – sailor to compete in four consecutive editions. He completed a full circumnavigation in 2013–14, followed by two North Pacific crossings in 2015–16 and 2017–18, before racing Leg 4 of the 2019–20 edition from Fremantle to the Whitsundays.

With over 60,000 nautical miles logged, Craig is a Yachtmaster Offshore and sailing instructor. Returning to Clipper Race HQ in September as First Mate on Level 1 and Level 4 training weeks.