about White Ocean Racing

White Ocean racing own the Open 60 racing yacht currently called ‘Toe in the Water’ in which Steve circumnavigated the world in the recent Vendée Globe race, which is the most extreme race in the sailing arena; 27,000 miles alone, non stop and with no outside assistance. Now with the next Vendée Globe firmly in their sights, White Ocean Racing is searching for sponsors to join the team during their race programme leading up to and including the Vendée Globe 2012. Steve’s latest project this winter (2010-11) is to take on sailing’s toughest challenge of sailing westabout non-stop and alone around the World.

Steve White - Motivational Speaker

Steve, currently ranked as one of the world’s top 10 sailors, completed the world's toughest solo ocean race, finishing 8th out of 30 competitors.

Steve proved himself not only a talented solo ocean racer competing alongside the top professional names in the sport, but also an excellent, colourful and good humoured communicator Steve's hard-wired desire to reach his goal and not to take no for an answer, is the most inspirational facet of a remarkable character.

To book Steve for your event contact kim@whiteoceanracing.com



latest news

The Solo Westabout Challenge 2010-11’

Friday, 16 July 2010 12:00 GMT

This winter Steve White will take on the toughest challenge in sailing when he attempts to break the Solo Non-Stop Round the World record sailing Westabout “the wrong way round”, against the prevailing winds and currents. ......Read More

the boat

Built:1998

Construction: Carbon fibre

Length: 18.28m

Width: 5.6m

Draft: 4.5m

Mast: 25m

Weight: 8.3 tons

Sail area

Main: 169m2

Genoa: 117m2

Spinnaker: 300 – 350m2

Designed by: Group Finot

Built by: JMV Industries, Cherbourg