Applications open for the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race Posted by David Henning on 24 June 2022 No previous sailing experience is required for this record-breaking 40 000 nautical mile (129 640 km) race around the world on a sailing yacht. Picture: Flickr Commons / Martin Hesketh The Clipper Round the World Yacht Race is a biennial race where amateur crews circumnavigate the globe on 11 specifically designed yachts. The race is divided into eight legs between 13 and 16 individual races, where participants can choose to complete the full circumnavigation or select individual legs. Professional skippers and an additional qualified person lead each team on the 10-month journey around the world. This means that everyday people can apply and take part after completing a rigorous training course. Clipper describes this race as ‘an unparalleled challenge where taxi drivers rub shoulders with chief executives, vicars mix with housewives, students work alongside bankers, and engineers team up with rugby players.’ ‘Navigate the Doldrums en route to South America, endure epic Southern Ocean storms, experience South African sunsets, face the mountainous seas of the North Pacific – and bond with an international crew creating lifelong memories before returning victorious.’ The route. Picture: Clipper Round the World Yacht Race If you fancy yourself a sailor, applications are now open for the 2025-26 race which starts in Liverpool, UK. Apply here. ALSO READ St Helena to remove quarantine requirements Related Posts Cape Town’s sustainability: Leading the way in environmental initiatives 1 June 2023 As National Environmental Month commences in South Africa, Cape Town stands proudly at the forefront... read more Kapama to host Safari Guide of the Year Awards 2023 1 June 2023 Kapama Private Game Reserve near Hoedspruit will host this year’s Safari Guide of the Year... read more Blood Lions relaunches for public viewing on YouTube 1 June 2023 Award-winning documentary feature film Blood Lions has been relaunched on YouTube for public viewing, creating... read more PREV ARTICLE NEXT ARTICLE
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