Pip has two world first endurance records, she is the winner of multiple international yacht races and has over twenty years of experience ocean racing!
We first spoke with Pip in 2017, when she shared more about her early years, growing up, getting into sailing as well as her passion for the sport. She also shared more about doing the 3 Peaks Yacht Race as part of an all female team and winning the race in 2016.
We pick up with Pip where we left off. Pip shares more about going back to do the 3 Peaks Yacht Race in 2017, but this time as a pair, making the challenge even more extreme!
Pip explains more about the Vendee Ocean Race and why this has been a dream of her’s which has been 10 years in the making. Pip goes into detail about her preparation and training as well as answering quick fire questions at the end. I am so exited to be following Pip as she chases her dream of breaking the women’s record while sailing solo around the world in the ultimate 3 month solo ocean race - The Vendee Ocean Race 2020.
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Show notes
Catching up with Pip
45 years old
2 year count down to the The Vendee Ocean Race 2020
Sailing and running!
Doing the 3 peaks Yacht Race double handed!!
Sleep deprivation and the mental side of the challenge
Sleeping in 20 min bursts
Splitting up the roles and responsibilities
Not knowing if it was going to be possible at the start line
The biggest challenge from the race
Not being able to eat anymore
Where her determination comes from and why she’s doesn’t give up
Why you can’t give up when solo sailing
Suffering with injury
Deciding what was next
Not being able to run
Breathing
Deciding to enter the Vendee Ocean Race
Stats and information about the race
A 3 month challenge!
Planning for a race and challenge like this!
10 years of work
The ultimate solo sailor race
Building skills and building confidence
Getting hold of a boat and raising funds to do the challenge
Launching her Vendee Campaign in November 2018
£1.2 Million
Having a 2 year build up
Getting her hands on the boat!
Fast tracking learning the boat
Making mistakes quickly
Starting powerlifting
Sailing with Paul Larson
Getting the boat prepared for its first trans atlantic crossing from France to Brazil
Getting it done and trying to have balance
Having to make it happen
Learning to ask for help
Doing all the critical stuff first and then moving onto the nice to have
Dealing with the preparation workload and stress
Doing a 3 month refit of the boat
Heading out to South Africa in the New Year
Plans for 2020
How to follow Pip while she races
Quick Fire Questions
How we can support Pip with her challenge
Final words of advice to motivate and inspire you
Social Media
Website - www.pipoceanracing.com
Instagram - @piphareoceanracing
Facebook - @PipHareOceanRacing
Donate to Pip's Campaign - HERE
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