The 50-year-old, based in Poole, is aiming to complete the Vendee Globe in under 80 days.

Yachtswoman Pip Hare ready to tackle solo round-the-world race

Completing the race puts Pip's name up there with the greatest sailors in the world

Cambridgeshire's Pip Hare is first Brit to cross the line in 2021 Vendée Globe

Pip Hare is the first British sailor to finish this edition of the iconic round-the-world race and 19th overall.

Poole-based sailor Pip Hare crosses finish line of the Vendee Globe

Pip Hare is currently competing in the Vendee Globe Round the World race. She says more men have walked on the moon than women who have completed the race. 

Woman from Cambridgeshire living her 'dream' by competing in world sailing race

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Where do you go to get away from it all ahead of the world's toughest yacht race? If you're Alex Thomson you head to the Écréhous.

'I feel more connected to Jersey than ever': Star skipper's island identity

Jersey Sailor Phil Sharp is gearing up to take on the Vendee Globe in September but to do so he needs the help of Jersey businesses.

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Yachtswoman Pip Hare ready to tackle solo round-the-world race

Cambridgeshire's Pip Hare is first Brit to cross the line in 2021 Vendée Globe

Poole-based sailor Pip Hare crosses finish line of the Vendee Globe

Woman from Cambridgeshire living her 'dream' by competing in world sailing race

'I feel more connected to Jersey than ever': Star skipper's island identity

Phil Sharp looks to take on world's toughest challenge