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In 2020 Pip raced in the Vendée Globe, a non-stop around the world solo race, contending against the world’s toughest environments, and overcoming many challenges that she faced along the way. Pip completed the Vendée Globe race as the 8th woman in history and stepped off the boat promising that she would compete again in the Vendée Globe 2024.

The Pip Hare Ocean Racing team want to inspire and educate the next generation of the opportunities that could lie ahead for so many, by sharing the incredible journey of Pip, who at the age of 46 achieved her life-time ambition with still more to go. Her story shows one of grit, determination, and resilience beyond what some may say is humanly possible.

We have designed learning materials to encourage children to not only develop their understanding of sailing and the ocean but to also explore their ambitions and navigate through the challenges of achieving their goals and focusing on resilience and their health and well-being.

Please download and use our resources to inspire the next generation.

We would love to see any completed pictures or drawings, so do send them to us or tag us on your school’s social media accounts and look out for regular competitions over the year.

Contact Melanie at hello@piphareoceanracing.com if you have any questions.

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Beyond the Horizon

11+ years.

A 15 minute video showcasing Pip’s Vendée Globe 2020 story highlighting her resilience and ability to problem solve whilst solo sailing around the world. This can be used to encourage discussion about what characteristics are needed to stay resilient and to promote healthy coping mechanisms.

Beyond The Horizon

PDF Worksheet Download. For 11 years+

Pip Hare and the Vendée Globe

7+ years.

Join Mel Cooke, one of the Pip Hare Ocean Racing Team on a journey exploring:

  • The Vendée Globe

  • Safety

  • Animals and their environments

  • Healthy eating

  • Shapes

Pip and the Vendée Globe

PDF Worksheet Download. For 7 years+

Pip's Vendée Globe Journey

4+ years.

A short animation produced by a young person as an introduction to Pip Hare and the Vendée Globe.

Pip's Vendée Globe Journey

PDF Worksheet Download. For 4 years+

Pip Hare Ocean Racing has joined forces with The International SeaKeepers Society, a global non-profit organisation that facilitates oceanographic research, conservation and education.

Together they are providing a free online lesson resource looking at The Deep Ocean and what it takes to succeed in challenging conditions and what has made a sailboat so successful for its many historical uses.

SeaKeepers Lesson plan

Sailboats and The Deep Ocean

PDF Worksheet Download.