I now know that my skipper is Seumas Kellock, and my yacht will be called Visit Sanya, China. The ports I will visit are: Punta del Esta (Uruguay), Cape Town (South Africa), Fremantle (West Australia), Whitsunday Islands (East Australia). My departure from Punta del Esta will be 23 October 2019. The arrival window in the Whitsunday’s will be between 9-12 January 2020. The race starts at St Katherine’s Dock, London (by Tower Bridge) on 1 September 2019, would love to see you there if you are free.

Rachel’s favourite is Guy on the far left of photo. He was mate on her course 3. Lets hope some of the mates, still to be selected, are female.

Thanks to all who have viewed my blog so far and to those who have given Clipper related presents. I am very grateful for your support.

Soon it will be “this year”, not “next year”!

First event  in 2019 will be a Clipper crew briefing at Lords cricket ground on Saturday 19th January.