The Round Britain and Ireland Race  will start at the Royal Yacht Squadron line at Cowes on Monday 7th August 2006.  I will be part of the Global Yacht Racing Team, on board the race winning yacht 'Incisor'.

"Round the world, across the Atlantic, Round Britain... many sailors who have done these three might suggest that the rocky shores of the British Isles pose perhaps the greatest challenge of all."  Ellen MacArthur, August 2002.

The approximate race distance around the British Isles is some 1789 miles and the first yachts should cross the finishing line about ten days after the start. The race course takes the yachts around the outside of Ireland and Scotland and they will expect to experience all weather conditions and eventualities in this tough challenge.

"This is a tough race which is over three times as long as the Fastnet and the skippers and crews will have no let up for over 10 days as they battle their way around the coast of Britain. We look forward to a great race." (Chris Little, Commodore of the Royal Ocean Racing Club)

The crew have joined Global Yacht Racing to form a team of ten that will train intensively before the race. They will enter three qualifying races that take place in the English Channel and are excellent preparation for the race itself. They will also train in the Solent and undergo Safety and Sea Survival training.

The team members are united by their enthusiasm and are committed to working hard and achieving the best result they can in the massive challenge of racing non–stop around Britain and Ireland.