Biography

Where from: Plymouth, UK

Nautical miles sailed: 500,000nm

Bob Beggs is no stranger to the Clipper Race, having been a Training Skipper for over two decades. Bob is a hugely experienced offshore racer, with extensive instructor experience. He has been a Race Skipper on three previous editions of the Clipper Race. He led Bristol to victory in the Times Clipper 2000 Race and was Race Skipper of Qingdao and then Unicef on the 2015-16 and 2017-18 editions respectively.

In addition, Bob was an expedition skipper on the inaugural SKIRR Adventures edition to the high latitudes in 2022 and earlier this year led a Clipper China training week in Zhuhai.

Bob has over 500,000nm logged, several Fastnet campaigns and major offshore races under his belt, such as the Round Britain and Ireland Race as well as completing numerous transatlantic races. He is a RYA/MCA commercially endorsed Yachtmaster Ocean Instructor and examiner.