Words don’t really do it justice. The South Atlantic was everything I expected and remembered. It was tough. Some of my colleagues describe it as the toughest thing they have ever done. I would caution them to add … “so far!” Getting a podium finish for us was undoubtedly the icing on the cake. That it turned out to be a 2nd place was really special.
The 2nd Place pennant flying from the UNICEF mast after prize giving
And this is the official Clipper “take” on our Leg 2 across the South Atlantic. Put together with footage from across the Fleet, keep an eye out for team UNICEF – our sail number is 731X. I promise I was waving!!!
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Now a bell ringing, bee keeping businessman (not always in that order) Keith has limited yachting experience but considerable sea-going experience having served afloat for the majority of his 34 years service in the Royal Navy. This included serving in every class of warship from minesweeper to aircraft carrier, commanding 4 different ships (a minesweeper, two destroyers and an amphibious command ship) and commanding all UK maritime forces in the Middle East for a 2 year period. Concurrently he was the Deputy Coalition Commander of a multi-national force of over 115 warships drawn from 22 different countries. For him the challenge and excitement of being part of the Clipper Round The World Race team has proved irresistible, in particular taking on the four big west-east ocean crossings and the chance to sail across oceans and seas he has yet to experience.
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Hi Keith
Glad you’ve arrived in Cape Town safely and in second place, brilliant. 👍🏻I almost had to reach for the travel sickness pills when I saw the size of the waves. It looks really exciting, although the gentleman who was washed across the deck might have thought otherwise😳
Look forward to your next blog. x
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Hi Keith
Glad you’ve arrived in Cape Town safely and in second place, brilliant. 👍🏻I almost had to reach for the travel sickness pills when I saw the size of the waves. It looks really exciting, although the gentleman who was washed across the deck might have thought otherwise😳
Look forward to your next blog. x
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