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BBC News
5 days ago
- Sport
- BBC News
Pip Hare delighted to return to North Sea sailing roots
A leading British sailor taking part in one of the world's most prestigious yacht races said it was "fantastic" to be competing in the waters where she learned her Hare, 51, lived in Huntingdon in Cambridgeshire and learned to sail on the River Deben in part of the Canada Ocean Racing team, she is taking part in The Ocean Race Europe, with the first of five legs seeing sailors travel from Kiel in Germany to Portsmouth."I grew up sailing here [in the North Sea]. We don't often get to race in this part of the world, so it's really nice to come back to my roots," said Hare. The event began on 10 August, with sailors expected to arrive in Portsmouth on leaving Britain, the second stage will see the race head to Cartagena, Spain from will ultimately hope to reach the Adriatic Sea and Boka Bay, Montenegro, where the race is due to finish next month. Hare, who is now based in Dorset, said Canada Ocean Racing were "new kids on the block", having been formed just two months year, she experienced heartbreak as her attempt to become the first woman to finish a 24,300-mile (45,000km) solo race around the world for a second time was ended when the mast of her yacht suffered a dismast about 800 nautical miles (1,480km) south of Australia during the Vendée Globe race and required two weeks to reach on the experience, she said it was "the most devastating part of my sporting career to date".She said: "Even thinking about it now hurts... when you're a solo sailor you don't have any choice just to sort yourself out and get yourself to safety. To be the solution to the problem." About 200 sailors have taken part in the Vendée Globe over the years, but only 114 have actually managed to cross the finish line due to the extreme sailors follow a route south past the continent of Africa and then head east toward then sail around Antarctica, before sailing close to the tip of South America and up through the Atlantic Ocean towards said she was often asked if she got lonely during her sailing."I always say in answer to this question there is a massive difference between being lonely and being alone," she said."I choose to be alone; nobody chooses to be lonely."I know I have my friends, my family, the people who follow the race; I know there are so many people thinking of me, wishing me well, and I know they're going to be there when I get home." Follow Suffolk news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
Cision Canada
15-05-2025
- Business
- Cision Canada
Helly Hansen and the Canada Ocean Racing - Be Water Positive Team Announce Partnership for The Ocean Race
The leading global sailing brand will be the Official Clothing Supplier to the team for The Ocean Race Europe in 2025, The Ocean Race Atlantic in 2026 and The Ocean Race around the world in 2027 OSLO, Norway, May 15, 2025 /CNW/ -- Helly Hansen, the leading global sailing brand trusted by professionals worldwide, and the Canada Ocean Racing – Be Water Positive Team are proud to announce their partnership for The Ocean Race. As the Official Clothing Supplier, Helly Hansen will provide the IMOCA team with professional grade, performance-driven gear for an entire race cycle – including The Ocean Race Europe in 2025, The Ocean Race Atlantic in 2026 and The Ocean Race around the world in 2027. Often described as the longest and toughest professional team sporting event, The Ocean Race challenges the world's best sailors, putting them and their gear to the test in some of the most extreme ocean conditions. Within each of the fully crewed races, men and women compete together in the foiling IMOCA class, where innovation and technology combine to produce record-breaking performance. "The Ocean Race is a critical part of our Be Water Positive campaign, pushing us and our equipment to the limit in some of the most extreme conditions on Earth, and we're thrilled to partner with Helly Hansen as our official clothing supplier," said Scott Shawyer, President and Skipper of Canada Ocean Racing. "I'm looking forward to working side-by-side with such a world-class brand to develop, test, and validate the equipment that will help keep me and the team safe, comfortable, and focused in The Ocean Race events over the next 3 years. Helly Hansen is a name that every sailor knows - most of us have worn their kit at various points in our careers - and I'm proud to welcome them into the team as we chase down a bold, global ambition together." Canada Ocean Racing – Be Water Positive will be on the starting line for The Ocean Race Europe 2025, which plays a crucial role supporting Scott Shawyer's mission to make history as the first Canadian to complete the legendary Vendée Globe in 2028. Since launching the campaign, he's set a double-handed course record for the Royal Ocean Racing Club Transatlantic Yacht Race, become the first Canadian to complete the grueling 3,100-nautical-mile New York Vendée, and is looking forward to competing in The Ocean Race Europe. British offshore sailor Pip Hare will sail alongside Canadian skipper Scott Shawyer and the four-person sailing team on every leg of the race. Having competed amongst the top ten of the international IMOCA fleet and in the 2020-21 and 2024 Vendée Globe, she will provide invaluable insight and mentorship to the team. Additionally, the team is championing the Be Water Positive initiative, using their global platform to raise awareness of water scarcity and sustainable solutions, and through the team's Pathway Program, they're inspiring and supporting the next generation of Canadian offshore sailors. "We are proud to partner with the Canada Ocean Racing – Be Water Positive Team in support of their mission, taking on one of the toughest team sporting events in the world, The Ocean Race," said Gabriele Galaverni, Brand Partnerships Director at Helly Hansen. "Working with professionals is at the core of everything we do and being able to partner with a team that's not only committed to pushing their own performance boundaries but also to raising the profile of offshore sailing is an honor and inspiration. We look forward to collaborating with the team to give them the best possible technical gear as they compete across the world's harshest waters." A global leader in technical sailing apparel and official sponsor of the Canada Ocean Racing – Be Water Positive Team as well as an official partner of The Ocean Race organization, Helly Hansen is trusted by professionals all over the world, drawing on their insight and feedback to create gear with innovation, high-performance, and protection at the forefront. The Norway-based brand has collaborated with teams competing in The Ocean Race for over 50 years, harnessing these partnerships to test their latest designs, materials and technologies. Partnering with the race organization alongside the Canada Ocean Racing – Be Water Positive Team, Helly Hansen will continue to take inspiration from their experiences to create gear that advances the sport and provides maximum protection in even the most extreme environments. As Official Clothing Supplier to the Canada Ocean Racing – Be Water Positive Team, the sailors will be provided with pinnacle pieces from Helly Hansen's Ægir offshore collection. The Ægir collection is the direct result of 50 years of design improvements alongside The Ocean Race teams, and Helly Hansen's designers will work closely with the team to refine and test new features and designs. The Canada Ocean Racing – Be Water Positive Team will join the other competitors on the starting line of The Ocean Race Europe in Kiel, Germany on August 10, 2025 – with stops in Portsmouth, UK; Matosinhos-Porto, Portugal (Fly-By); Cartagena, Spain; Nice, France and Genova, Italy, before the finale in Boka Bay, Montenegro.
Straits Times
30-04-2025
- Automotive
- Straits Times
Pip Hare joins Canada Ocean Racing's charge with new foiling weapon
-Canada Ocean Racing has signed British offshore sailing star Pip Hare for The Ocean Race Europe 2025 as the team prepares to unveil a new foiling IMOCA yacht ahead of the August competition. The seven-team race begins Aug. 10 in Kiel, Germany, with stops across Europe before finishing in Montenegro on Sept. 21, serving as a precursor to the full round-the-world race in 2027. Canadian skipper Scott Shawyer will lead the four-person crew, which regulations stipulate must include at least one female sailor and represent two nationalities. Hare, who gained prominence during the 2020-21 Vendee Globe and recently managed a dismasting in the 2024-25 edition, joins at a pivotal moment as the team acquires their new vessel. "Pip is a ruthless competitor with a huge heart," said Shawyer. "She brings a rare mix of tenacity, experience, and humanity to the team. Her ability to dig deep and lead through action will be a huge asset to us." The partnership strengthens Shawyer's campaign toward the 2028-29 Vendee Globe while offering Hare a shift from solo sailing. "Having been fully focused on solo sailing for the last four years, it's going to be a great change of pace to join a team and bring my own experience to a more powerful force," said Hare. "We're expecting diverse conditions and relentless competition across the different legs. "Scott has bought a boat with incredible pedigree, and I'm looking forward to working with the Canada Ocean Racing team to unlock its full potential on the race track." The Ocean Race Europe is a multi-stage offshore sailing competition held between European ports, designed to showcase elite ocean racing talent and promote sustainability and innovation in marine sport. It is a sister event to The Ocean Race — formerly the Volvo Ocean Race — a gruelling round-the-world team sailing challenge held every few years since 1973, widely regarded as one of the toughest tests in sport. Foiling IMOCA yachts are cutting-edge, high-performance monohull sailing boats designed for solo or crewed ocean racing. Equipped with large, curved hydrofoil arms that lift the hull partially out of the water at speed, the 60-foot vessels dramatically reduce drag and achieve faster, more efficient sailing. REUTERS Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
Reuters
30-04-2025
- Automotive
- Reuters
Pip Hare joins Canada Ocean Racing's charge with new foiling weapon
April 30 - Canada Ocean Racing has signed British offshore sailing star Pip Hare for The Ocean Race Europe 2025, opens new tab as the team prepares to unveil a new foiling IMOCA yacht ahead of the August competition. The seven-team race begins Aug. 10 in Kiel, Germany, with stops across Europe before finishing in Montenegro on Sept. 21, serving as a precursor to the full round-the-world race in 2027. Canadian skipper Scott Shawyer will lead the four-person crew, which regulations stipulate must include at least one female sailor and represent two nationalities. Hare, who gained prominence during the 2020-21 Vendee Globe and recently managed a dismasting in the 2024-25 edition, joins at a pivotal moment as the team acquires their new vessel. "Pip is a ruthless competitor with a huge heart," said Shawyer. "She brings a rare mix of tenacity, experience, and humanity to the team. Her ability to dig deep and lead through action will be a huge asset to us." The partnership strengthens Shawyer's campaign toward the 2028-29 Vendee Globe while offering Hare a shift from solo sailing. "Having been fully focused on solo sailing for the last four years, it's going to be a great change of pace to join a team and bring my own experience to a more powerful force," said Hare. "We're expecting diverse conditions and relentless competition across the different legs. "Scott has bought a boat with incredible pedigree, and I'm looking forward to working with the Canada Ocean Racing team to unlock its full potential on the race track." The Ocean Race Europe is a multi-stage offshore sailing competition held between European ports, designed to showcase elite ocean racing talent and promote sustainability and innovation in marine sport. It is a sister event to The Ocean Race — formerly the Volvo Ocean Race — a gruelling round-the-world team sailing challenge held every few years since 1973, widely regarded as one of the toughest tests in sport. Foiling IMOCA yachts are cutting-edge, high-performance monohull sailing boats designed for solo or crewed ocean racing. Equipped with large, curved hydrofoil arms that lift the hull partially out of the water at speed, the 60-foot vessels dramatically reduce drag and achieve faster, more efficient sailing.
CNA
30-04-2025
- Automotive
- CNA
Sailing-Pip Hare joins Canada Ocean Racing's charge with new foiling weapon
-Canada Ocean Racing has signed British offshore sailing star Pip Hare for The Ocean Race Europe 2025 as the team prepares to unveil a new foiling IMOCA yacht ahead of the August competition. The seven-team race begins Aug. 10 in Kiel, Germany, with stops across Europe before finishing in Montenegro on Sept. 21, serving as a precursor to the full round-the-world race in 2027. Canadian skipper Scott Shawyer will lead the four-person crew, which regulations stipulate must include at least one female sailor and represent two nationalities. Hare, who gained prominence during the 2020-21 Vendee Globe and recently managed a dismasting in the 2024-25 edition, joins at a pivotal moment as the team acquires their new vessel. "Pip is a ruthless competitor with a huge heart," said Shawyer. "She brings a rare mix of tenacity, experience, and humanity to the team. Her ability to dig deep and lead through action will be a huge asset to us." The partnership strengthens Shawyer's campaign toward the 2028-29 Vendee Globe while offering Hare a shift from solo sailing. "Having been fully focused on solo sailing for the last four years, it's going to be a great change of pace to join a team and bring my own experience to a more powerful force," said Hare. "We're expecting diverse conditions and relentless competition across the different legs. "Scott has bought a boat with incredible pedigree, and I'm looking forward to working with the Canada Ocean Racing team to unlock its full potential on the race track." The Ocean Race Europe is a multi-stage offshore sailing competition held between European ports, designed to showcase elite ocean racing talent and promote sustainability and innovation in marine sport. It is a sister event to The Ocean Race — formerly the Volvo Ocean Race — a gruelling round-the-world team sailing challenge held every few years since 1973, widely regarded as one of the toughest tests in sport. Foiling IMOCA yachts are cutting-edge, high-performance monohull sailing boats designed for solo or crewed ocean racing. Equipped with large, curved hydrofoil arms that lift the hull partially out of the water at speed, the 60-foot vessels dramatically reduce drag and achieve faster, more efficient sailing.
