MEET THE SKIPPERS
HUW FERNIE, 32, UK VISIT SEATTLE Huw’s love of sailing developed from family holidays as a child. After getting a degree in Aeronautical Engineering from the University of Glasgow, he decided to focus on sailing. He has worked as a Clipper Race Training Mate since 2012. PETER THORNTON, 38, UK GREAT BRITAIN Peter progressed from a Sea Scout to being awarded an MBE aged 25, for service as the Flag Lieutenant
to the First Sea Lord and Admiralty Board at the Royal Fleet Auxiliary. After 15 years of service, Peter moved into sailing chartered yachts. DANIEL SMITH, 31, UK DERRY~LONDONDERRY ~DOIRE Daniel is a Senior Yachting and Watersports Instructor who has been sailing since he was a boy. The Scotsman, who graduated with a degree in Computer Science, is a former Scottish Schools National Champion sailor.
OLIVIER CARDIN, 45, FRANCE LMAX EXCHANGE Olivier is the first French Skipper in the race’s history. Olivier has a rich racing history. The former IT Project Manager took his wife and three young children sailing round the world in 2011. WENDY TUCK, 50, AUSTRALIA ÐÀ NẴNG VIET NAM Wendy is the first Australian female Skipper in the race and has spent the last decade as a Sailing Instructor and Charter Skipper. So far, she has
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