More people have climbed Mount Everest than circumnavigated the globe via yacht.
Clipper Race
The Experience
The Route
8 legs, 14 races, 40,000 miles. Starting August 30, 2015.
Donate
Help Linda reach her goal of raising $10 for each of the 40,000 miles sailed around the world (a goal of $400,000) by donating to one of the groups below.
TEAMAbility – TEAMAbility ensures children in south Texas with severe multiple disabilities have the opportunity to participate actively in life by providing therapeutic educational intervention services. DONATE HERE
My Special Job! The Rigger, Responsible for Everything From the Bottom of the Mast to the Top!
Foulies Issue When The Change from Jacket to Smock!
Tried on our Kit (foul weather gear) that Henri Lloyd is providing us back in October. However they changed the top from a Jacket to a Smock, so had to retry it in May. Not sure if I am really trying on smock or interviewing for a street corner ad.
What Does the End of a Training Week Look Like?
Everything is taken out of the boat, the inside is scrubbed down, everything outside is either scrubbed down , rinsed or sanitized. Then we put it back hopefully in the right place or it doesn’t fit and we play seek and find.
Happy scrubbing the deck!
Level 3 and Actually Meeting Some of our Team Mates for the Race
What in the pub again?
Putting the Yankee to bed. That sail is a bit long and heavy. Help, someone get me out from under here!
So, What Do I Get To Do On This Fantastic Voyage? Everything!!!
My cooking partner Jeremy. The stove is level with the water, he is not.
We all get to Helm, Trim all sails, repair sails, navigate, work the bow (if not too windy I hope), be a grinder, chef (yes I will be cooking), meteorologist, plumber, check engines, maid, and a very special job).
The Race
The Clipper Round the World Yacht Race is the only event of its type. Anyone, even if they have never stepped on a boat before, can join the adventure. Continue reading
Journey of a Lifetime 