The event, which begins in August, is the longest of its kind at 40,000 miles. The fleet, made up of 68ft racing yachts, will stop at 15 ports around the world before arriving back in the UK in July 2012.

This is the only global ocean race open to all, regardless of, nationality, background and sailing ability. It was established by the legendary Sir Robin Knox-Johnston who became the first man to sail solo and non-stop around the world in 1969.

This is Olly’s fifth year with the Clipper Race. He joined the training team after working at the Royal Yachting Association (RYA) and with disadvantaged young people through the Cirdan Sailing Trust. Olly has been involved in training Clipper crew members for the past two years and decided it was about time he lead a crew through the world’s this epic adventure.

He is joining an elite team of international sailors, appointed as a result of a rigorous selection process and said of the news:

“I couldn’t believe it to begin with – it’s a massive opportunity so I was absolutely delighted.”

Olly was introduced to sailing by his father when he was a boy. You too could start sailing today with Cobnor Activities Centre and aim for achievements such as this. It’s not too late to get involved with sailing, power boating, kayaking or canoeing, whatever your age or ability.  

Starting from next week we have RYA sailing evening courses for beginners and improvers. We also have loads more courses, camps and sessions available, find out more here: http://www.cobnor.com/scheduled-courses/.

Photo courtesy of Onedition.

Did you know that Cobnor Activities Centre offers multi-activity corporate days and that all new customers who book a corporate day with us in September will receive 10% of their booking until the end of August? Well now you do! Just visit our Google Places page for the 10% discount coupon.

Your corporate day can include any outdoor activities that we offer. Raft building and low ropes are the most popular team-building activities because they rely on trust and team work. But, there is a whole range of activities you can choose from at Cobnor Activities Centre, including any combination of the following, with or without catering:

• Sailing
• Kayaking
• Canoeing
• Power boating
• Raft building
• Low ropes
• Archery
• Climbing
• Abseiling

Just look at how much fun these guys are having:

Want to book a corporate day at Cobnor Activities Centre? Contact us today to find out more about prices and availability.

Spring has most definitely sprung down at Cobnor with the birth of beautiful black lambs on the local farm and splashes of yellow daffodils all over the boat park. Soon the weather will be getting warm enough for us to get all of our water-based activities in full swing yet again, because let’s face it sailing lessons, kayaking, canoeing and power boating are all that little bit more fun when the sun is shining and the water’s not nipping at your bits and bobs!

Are you ready to spring into action with Cobnor Activities Centre’s new season? Our evening courses kick off in just 3 weeks time with RYA Youth Sailing Scheme – Stages 1, 2 and 3. There are still a few places remaining if you fancy learning to sail or brushing up on your existing sailing skills. Check booking information online and then contact us to book your place today.

Our RYA Youth Sailing Scheme courses will continue throughout the spring and summer and then, as the weather gets even warmer, our Expedition Camps, Summer Camps, Residential Sailing Weeks and Multi-Activity Weeks begin. Find out more details about the courses here.

Want to join the fun, meet new people and learn new outdoor activity skills? Book your place on a Cobnor Activities Centre session, course or camp today.

Here’s some more Cobnor lambs: