04/02/2014
Twelve Sea Cadet volunteers are embarking on an adventure of a life time on Clipper Round the World Yacht Race sailing across the mighty Pacific Ocean for 33 days in March 2014. With only one month to go, James Kenyon speaks about his excitement of this challenge of a lifetime. “I’m nervous about the Clipper challenge but I know that it’ll be an experience I’ll never forget! “The training has been tough but very rewarding. However it’s equipping me with skills and knowledge that I need to learn to manage a yacht that size. It’s massive, but on the Pacific Ocean it will look very small.”
With eight legs in total, leg six across the mighty Pacific Ocean is the most challenging of them all. The crew face strong currents, snow and very cold, damp conditions. For 33 days they will have to keep a competitive focus, preserve their kit and keep the morale high until they reach the Californian coast. Keep up to date with the race here!