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1997 will be the achievement of a lifetime for
over 132 volunteer crew members, as they participate in
what for many will be the biggest challenge of their
lifetime, the BT Global Challenge. On 29th September 1996 they will leave Southampton aboard 14 identical steel built yachts, each sponsored by an international company, to sail on the world's toughest yacht race. They will sail around the world 'the wrong way', against prevailing winds and currents. They will compete against the elements, coping with discomfort, extremes of weather conditions and against each other, in their bid to win the Princess Royal Trophy. On their return, the crews will have developed effective teams, worked efficiently to repair the invevitable gear breakage's such a voyage will incur and will have developed high levels of determination, skill and stamina. They will have experienced something very special which they are unlikely to repeat. Their experiences and the jurney they undertake can be used by teachers as a vehicle and context for curriculum delivery. ![]() |
BOATS AND SKIPPERS 3COM-DAVID TOMKINSON COMMERCICAL UNIOUN-RICHARD MERRIWEATHER CONCERT-CHRISTOPHER TIBBS COURTAULDS INTERNATIONAL-BORIS WEBBER GLOBAL TEAMWORK -MERFYN OWEN GROUP FOUR-MIKE GOLDING HEATH INSURED- ADRIAN DONOVAN MOTEROLA-MARK LOGDE NUCLEAR ELECTRIC - RICHARD TUDOR OCEAN ROVER-PAUL BENITETT PAUSE TO REMEMBER - TOM O CONNER SAVE THE CHILDREN - ANDREW HINDLY TIME AND TIDE TRUST - JAMES HATFIELD TOSHIBA - SIMON WALKER ![]() POST CARD HOME HI MUM HI DAD I am missing you so much . I have been to Boston and now on my way home. I have seen some dolphins, sharks,teripins and lots of other wonderful sea creauters. Rio de janeiro is a wonderful place for a honey moon . How are Sam,Carly,Stacey Ihave bought you a present. I'll be so glad when i see you. . Please come down to Southhampton and see me back. from your daughter Lucy Jane Hill |
![]() Start Signals 1. A 10 minute warning gun will be fired from on board ferry with the rising of one flag. 2. A 5 minute preparatory gun will be fired with the rising of a second flag. 3. The final starting gun will be fired with the lowering of the two flags. ![]() |
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