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No Experience Necessary: Race 40,000 Miles Round the World

By Sandy Parks · On November 1, 2019

Every year, people from all walks of life sign up for one or more of eight legs in a circumnavigation around the globe. The race, and it is a race, takes people with no experience in racing or sailing and creates lifelong friendships and a passion for sailing for up to 700 crew per race. There are 11 identical 70-foot yachts racing from port to port, crew join in at the ports if they have signed up for individual legs. An experienced skipper leads their crew on some amazing adventures. Leg three of this year’s race is currently underway. Read More

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