| At this transitional time of the year, the seasons | | | | set to take on what Clipper calls "the challenge of a |
| begin to change and some local and international | | | | lifetime" This sailing race is a fantastic opportunity for |
| sailing races are coming to an end, whilst others are | | | | people from different backgrounds to sail as a unit |
| only beginning to heat up. No matter what time of | | | | around the world. |
| the year it is, there will always be a number of | | | | A sailing race with a difference is the Exercise |
| gruelling sailing events taking place. If you are an avid | | | | Transglobe 2009 - 2010. This race sees the three |
| regatta follower, you will know that a few significant | | | | major UK armed forces taking to the sea. The Royal |
| races on the sailing race calendar are happening as | | | | Navy, the Army and Royal Air Force all compete in |
| we speak. Sailing enthusiasts, as well as people who | | | | this year long racing adventure and the crew is |
| are interested in the sport, should take note of these | | | | changed at every destination for optimum diversity. |
| current and upcoming races. | | | | Over 500 service personnel take part in the race. |
| One of the most exciting and action-filled sailing races | | | | The combination of service ethics and sailing |
| that is happening at the moment is the Clipper Round | | | | adventure makes this race a one-of-a-kind event. |
| the World challenge. What makes the Clipper | | | | More exciting sailing races coming up are the China |
| challenge so unique is the fact that not all the sailors | | | | Cup as well as the Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race, |
| participating are professionals. 450 people on ten | | | | which is set to take place in December of this year. |
| yachts take part in this around the world sailing race. | | | | This much anticipated event draws some of the best |
| The participants sail 40 000 miles past six continents | | | | sailors, and the sailing race itself is no laughing matter. |
| over a period of ten months to a year. Participants | | | | This sailing race is the pride of Sydney, and is always |
| currently sailing the globe are expected to return | | | | highly covered in the local and international media. |
| next year July. There is the opportunity for anyone | | | | In addition to these regattas, there are other sailing |
| to take part in this race, all you need to do is | | | | races that are happening in various parts of the |
| complete the sailing course training and then you are | | | | world. |