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Hannah Brewis Interview - Journey from Clipper Race First Mate, to Skipper, to Deputy Race Director

by Mark Jardine 25 Sep 08:30 PDT
Hannah Brewis Interview © Clipper Race

When it comes to the Clipper Race, Hannah Brewis has done it all. Starting as a First Mate during the Covid-affected race, on to Skipper in the last edition, and now she is the Deputy Race Director.

I spoke to Hannah during the Southampton Boat Show to find out more about her journey, the appeal of the race, and the excitement of sailing the first of the new Clipper RX yachts which has now arrived in the UK.

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Clipper RX Tour

We take a tour of the new Clipper RX yacht with Clipper Race Deputy Race Director Hannah Brewis during the Southampton Boat Show!

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