“I didn’t like having to justify my existence. But it’s a challenge that has made me into the person I am”

About to embark on her biggest challenge yet, trans-ocean sailor Pip Hare tells James Ayles that finding her own direction has been all about finding her confidence

“Some kids imagined themselves as astronauts or ballerinas. I imagined myself as a solo ocean sailor.” With that, Pip Hare rushes off to take a phone call. She is in Le Havre ahead of a big race but needs a French sailing licence to compete and hopes this is the confirmation that she finally has it. This two-person cross-Atlantic race is particularly important. Completing it – which Pip went on to do in 18 days – qualifies her for November’s Vendée Globe, a singlehanded, round-the-world, 24, 000-mile race, known as the ‘Everest of the seas’ for the sheer scale of the challenge. It’s the kind of event where just reaching the start line is a major milestone. For Pip, it’s the culmination of a life spent on the water. A CHILDHOOD…

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The Simple Things (Digital) - 1 Issue, March 2020

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