Clipper Race Victory

A SAILOR form Rayleigh has led a crew of non-professionals in a 40,000 nautical mile race around the world

 Dan Bodey, 33, is the Skipper of the UNICEF team, one of eleven teams who competed in the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race.

 He and the crew sailed into Portsmouth in fourth place on Saturday July 27 for the Grand Finale celebrations, after securing a win on the final race of the adventure.

 On arrival into Portsmouth, Mr Bodey said: “We just finished the final race of our round the world trip, from Oban to Portsmouth.

 “It was phenomenal for us as we came first in this race, which was spectacular as it was our first, first place in the circumnavigation. After thirteen attempts to win, our fourteenth try is the one we succeeded on.

 “What a way to finish. We’ve managed to tick off all the podium positions and to get a fourth overall just shows how dedicated the team have been. It’s been an incredible year.”

 The Clipper Race is a global sailing event trains people from all walks of life to become ocean racers.

 Previously, Mr Bodey has led his multinational crew of non-professional sailors on an eleven-month adventure which featured six ocean crossings and some of the toughest conditions one can experience on the water.

 Mr Bodey added: “The team has just completed a circumnavigation of the globe. We’ve done over 40,000nm over the course of eleven months. It’s a phenomenal achievement for all of them, I couldn’t be prouder.

 “The crew are an amazing bunch and it’s been a privilege to have sailed with them and led them on this adventure.”

Picture: The whole crew. Pic Clipper race

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