Pip has been a professional sailor since leaving school at 18 and has a career spanning close to 30 years. As well as a sailor, Pip is a journalist, author and a compelling speaker on topics such as overcoming challenges to achieve, authenticity, risk management, gender equality. Her vivid anecdotes bring the drama of solo ocean racing to life – whether you’re a seasoned mariner or an armchair adventurer. She continues to write for sailing magazines, produce coaching materials and to regularly blog.
AN AWESOME ATHLETE
Vendée Globe 2020/2021 finisher - only the 8th woman to ever complete the race
2 world-first endurance records
Winner of multiple international yacht races
Twenty years of experience ocean racing
3 world records set during 2022
A HUMAN VOICE
Speaker - inspirational, motivational, engaging
Journalist - in print and online with international readership
Spokesperson - on message and passionate, experienced in TV and radio, able to give interviews in English, French and Spanish
Blogger - revealing the human story behind extreme sports
A PATIENT TEACHER
Professional coach – training international sailors for world class events
Online videos – author and presenter of Sail Faster Sail Safer (views in millions)
Producer and presenter of the new double handed sailing series as seen in Yachting World