Whitbread Round the World Race 1977-78 | Official Film 4k

Relive the second edition of the legendary Whitbread Round the World Race in this new 4k version. The second edition of the Whitbread Round the World Race cemented its place as one of the wildest and most exciting sports events in the world. Dutchman Conny van Rietschoten would claim the race on corrected time in Flyer, a Sparksman and Stephens design that can still be seen sailing today. Clare Francis became the first woman to skipper a boat in the race and Sir Peter Blake, making his second Whitbread appearance as one of the crew on board Heath’s Condor, was forced to make a spectacular man overboard rescue in the Southern Ocean. 15 boats would start the race in Portsmouth and all 15 completed the four-leg, 27,000 nautical mile course. Don’t forget to subscribe for more The Ocean Race: Check out our full video catalogue: Like The Ocean Race on Facebook: Follow on Twitter: Follow on Instagram: Read More: