The teamArchie Clipper 2023-24 Race Bursary
teamArchie are very excited to announce that they will be offering a bursary for a young person (age 18-24) to take part in Leg 1 of the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race starting in August 2023. The Atlantic crossing from the UK to South America covers over 7000 nautical miles in around 33 days under race conditions.
You will be following in the sea boots of teamArchie’s first Clipper Race bursary recipient, Callum. He set sail from London to Uruguay in September on board the yacht Zhuhai. He recalled how, as he stepped ashore in Punte del Este, he was greeted personally by Clipper Race founder and sailing legend Sir Robin Knox-Johnston:
“I couldn't believe that I'd had the opportunity to meet him as he has been one of my role models for quite some time. I remember shaking his hand and saying “Sir Robin, that was the most exhilarating experience of my entire life”. “
Callum now works full time for CatZero, the charity which first introduced him to sailing when he was struggling with drug addiction and homelessness. He will be taking his Yachtmaster qualifications in August. His long term ambition is to sail all the way around the world with the Clipper Race as a Skipper. You can read more about Callum’s voyage here: https://www.teamarchie.org/news/2020/8/20/a-letter-from-callum
The Clipper Round the World Yacht Race is a unique 40,000 nautical mile race between a fleet of identical 70’ racing yachts. The race was the brainchild of Sir Robin Knox-Johnston, the first person to sail single handed non-stop around the globe. He wanted everyone to have the opportunity to experience the challenge and sheer exhilaration of ocean racing.
The race yachts are skippered by professionals allowing them to be crewed by amateur and often inexperienced sailors of all ages, from all backgrounds and from all around the world. As a crew member you will be trained as an ocean racer, working as a team to be a self-sufficient unit capable of taking care of any situation, no matter what the conditions. Over the course of the voyage you will have the opportunity to fulfil many roles on board from grinder to helm. You will become an accomplished ocean racer but, more importantly, you will learn a huge amount about yourself, about teamwork, leadership, mental and physical endurance. You will learn new skills, make enduring friendships, and witness Mother Nature at her most beautiful and most extreme.
© Image courtesy clipperroundtheworld.com
The teamArchie Clipper Race Bursary funds one young person to participate in Leg 1 of the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race - UK to South America – August to October 2023.
The bursary covers:
· All Clipper Race fees for the Leg
· Return flight to UK
· Four weeks compulsory training
· Travel costs related to training and race start
· Race Crew technical clothing and safety equipment package
In order to participate in the race, the successful applicant will be required to undergo the compulsory four-week Clipper Race training programme. Run from their UK base in Gosport, Hampshire, the training is broken up into four separate levels of one week each. Provisional dates are as follows:
Level 1, 24th-30th March 2023
Level 2, 22nd- 27th April 2023
Level 3, tbc May 2023
Level 4, tbc June – July 2023 (dates to be confirmed in mid-May after Crew Allocation)
Each of the one-week courses must be completed successfully before you can race. Your fitness levels will improve during training and while racing but a pre-race fitness programme will also benefit you and add to your overall enjoyment of the race. You can read more about the training programme on the Clipper Race website:
https://www.clipperroundtheworld.com/crew/training
Who should apply?
In selecting candidates for this bursary, teamArchie will be looking for young people who:
are aged between 18 and 24 (at the start of the race in August 2023);
ideally have some experience of sailing, even if limited, and a clear idea of why this opportunity in particular will be life changing for them;
can demonstrate why they are deserving of this bursary award;
are available to undertake four weeks compulsory training between March 2022 and July 2023, and are available to participate in Leg 1 in August - October 2023;
are willing to be actively involved in teamArchie on their return by helping to mentor other young people who the charity chooses to support in the future.
Clipper Race Crew Members join from across the globe, are from all walks of life and have different levels of sailing experience. What is crucial is their level of desire, determination, and enthusiasm.
You need to be a team player and someone who is tolerant, forgiving, understanding and supportive. Above all you must be able to demonstrate how seizing this opportunity will equip you to navigate your life in the future.
How to apply
Please download a copy of the application form using the link below
Please return your completed form by email to info@teamarchie.org or by post to teamArchie, Sharcott Manor, Pewsey, Wiltshire SN9 5PA
The deadline for receipt of applications is Friday 21st October 2022.
Please answer all questions as fully as possible. teamArchie’s charitable purpose is to provide assistance to young people who may not have had the best start in life or the support necessary to make the most of their talents or realise their ambitions. Physical or mental health problems, substance abuse or a criminal record will not necessarily adversely affect your application but failure to disclose information relevant to your application or your ability to take part in the race may, for instance, make insurance invalid. Similarly we are unlikely to award a bursary to a young person who could otherwise call on support from family, friends or employers to undertake this challenge.
From all applications received, a shortlist will be chosen for interview.
Interviews will take place in person in the UK in November 2022, with the interview panel consisting of representatives from teamArchie and Clipper Ventures. Applicants will be reimbursed for travel expenses to attend the interview if necessary.
We aim to award the bursary to one candidate on the basis of the interview. However, Clipper Ventures have kindly offered us 2 places on the first week of training so we may offer a second candidate the opportunity to take part in Level 1 training.
The successful candidate(s) will be required to contract directly with Clipper Ventures, and to abide by all rules imposed by them. Copies of legal documentation, contracts, disclaimers etc. will be made available by Clipper Ventures at the interview stage.
teamArchie (THE ARCHIE LLOYD CHARITABLE FOUNDATION - Registered Charity No. 1167671) respects your safety and privacy. For the purposes of this opportunity your personal details will be shared with Clipper Ventures. They will not be shared with any other third party without your express permission. Our Policies can be found at: www.teamarchie.org/safeguarding-policy and www.teamarchie.org/privacy-policy