Around Alone News

Around Alone Changes Owners April 25 2001

Today UK-based Clipper Ventures Plc announced its acquisition of the 
Around Alone race from US based Great Adventures Ltd. Clipper Ventures 
is currently running the Times Clipper 2000 Around the World Race.

Sailed since 1982 Around Alone has traditionally started in the USA. 
From 1982 to 1990 Newport was its homeport, with Charleston serving 
that role in 1994 and 1998. Clipper Ventures will make a decision on 
a starting port either in the Europe or the USA by August of this year.

Unlike the recently completed Vendee Globe which is non-stop, Around 
Alone has usually had 4 legs. Clipper Ventures may add one leg.

For the 20th Anniversary sailing of Around Alone 79 solo sailors from 
17 countries have applied. 

Link: 
http://www.clipper-ventures.com/news/news-article.asp?category=1&ID=80