Clipper Round the World 09-10

The VELUX 5 OCEANS is the original single-handed round the world yacht race. Contested every four years since 1982, previously under the titles of ‘BOC Challenge’ and ‘Around Alone’, the race is the longest and toughest event for any individual in any sport.

The Velux 5 Oceans Race represents the ultimate solo challenge - racing around the world's oceans single-handed. 
Founder of Clipper Ventures Plc, Sir Robin Knox-Johnston, the first man to sail solo and non-stop around the world, completed his second solo circumnavigation in the 2006-2007 edition of the race. Frequently described as the maritime equivalent of scaling Everest, while over 15,000 people are estimated to have climbed Everest, over 163 have sailed around the world single-handed. The ultimate in human endeavour, only 90 people have so far completed this race.