Pip Hare joins Canada Ocean Racing for The Ocean Race Europe
by Canada Ocean Racing 30 Apr 05:01 BST
Pip Hare joins Canada Ocean Racing for The Ocean Race Europe © Canada Ocean Racing
Canada Ocean Racing is excited to announce that British offshore sailor Pip Hare will join their Be Water Positive campaign for the 2025 edition of The Ocean Race Europe.
Pip will sail alongside Canadian skipper Scott Shawyer and the four-person sailing team on every leg of the race, sharing her extensive offshore racing experience and energy.
Pip's involvement will provide invaluable insight and mentorship as the team refines its performance and cohesion in the lead-up to future solo, crewed and short-handed campaigns.
Pip is no stranger to pushing boundaries. She rose to international recognition during the 2020-21 Vendée Globe, where she won the hearts of thousands of race followers with her competitive spirit and her ability to tell a captivating story of human endeavour.
That campaign proved what many in the sailing world already knew: Pip Hare is one of offshore sailing's most compelling figures.
In the years since, Pip has continued to inspire, competing amongst the top ten of the international IMOCA fleet, and recently managing a dramatic dismasting during the 2024 Vendée Globe with decisiveness and determination.
"Pip is a ruthless competitor with a huge heart," said Scott Shawyer, president and skipper of Canada Ocean Racing. "She brings a rare mix of tenacity, experience, and humanity to the team. Her ability to dig deep and lead through action will be a huge asset to us."
Pip's arrival comes at a key moment for the team as they take possession of their new foiling IMOCA yacht (to be announced soon) and commence the final four-year build toward Scott's long-term goal of finishing the Vendée Globe in 2028-9.
The Ocean Race Europe offers a unique proving ground for people and performance, and Pip's involvement will help to strengthen the team's campaign as she takes on the role of watch leader, contributing to the strategy, and performance and seamanship onboard.
This partnership reflects a shared belief in continuous improvement and collaboration at the highest level of offshore sailing.
Pip said, "I'm really excited to be joining Scott and the Canada Ocean Racing team for The Ocean Race Europe this year. Having been fully focused on solo sailing for the last four years, it's going to be a great change of pace to join a team and bring my own experience to a more powerful force. The Ocean Race Europe offers a challenging, fast-paced course. We're expecting diverse conditions and relentless competition across the different legs. Scott has bought a boat with incredible pedigree, and I'm looking forward to working with the Canada Ocean Racing team to unlock its full potential on the race track."