about White Ocean Racing

White Ocean Racing is the company set up by world renown solo sailor Steve White and his wife Kim as a vehicle for Steve's world class sailing adventures.

In 2008 / 2009, Steve circumnavigated the globe; 27000 miles non- stop and alone with no outside assistance in the Vendée Globe yacht race, which is widely regarded as the pinnacle of sailing.

Going forward, Steve and the team are searching for sponsors for two exciting campaigns, the 2012 Vendée Globe, and also a record attempt that people who know him say was made for him – to take on sailings toughest challenge - sailing “Westabout” non-stop and alone the wrong way 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

STEVE TO SAIL WITH SIR ROBIN KNOX JOHNSTON

Thursday, 09 Apr 2009 10:30 GMT

Round the world yachtsman Steve White will be returning with his boat ‘Toe In The Water’ to his home port of Weymouth on Thursday the 9 th of April. Steve set off last October onboard the then ‘Spirit of Weymouth’ to fulfill his dream and race around the world in the grueling ‘Everest of sailing’, the Vendee Globe. Out of 30 competitors Steve crossed the line to finish in 8th position.

Accompanying Steve on his final leg home will be sailing legend Sir Robin Knox Johnston ‘I felt a tremendous empathy with Steve. He had no financial support to speak of, but his determination to succeed, backed by his supportive family, meant he had a greater motivation than most - and he succeeded, to join a very special club of 173 solo circumnavigators’.

Now that he is back in home waters, Steve will be based at the brand new Portland Marina at Osprey Quay. He has secured his berth thanks to sponsorship from local marina operator Dean & Reddyhoff, which has supported Steve for many years

The 600-berth marina at Portland opened on 1st April and is the largest single marina to be constructed in the UK for fifteen years. In 2012, it will form part of the venue for hosting the sailing events for the London 2012 Olympic & Paralympic Games

James Beaver, Operations Director at Dean & Reddyhoff, said: “Huge congratulations to Steve and his team on this fantastic result. We are very proud to support Steve and are really looking forward to welcoming him to Portland Marina.”

‘This will complete my journey’ said Steve ‘ It’s been six months since I left Portland harbour at 3 o’clock in the morning for my trip down to Les Sables d’Olonne and the start of the Vendee Globe, it will be great to get the boat home’

Steve is expected to arrive between 2pm and 4pm in the Town Quay alongside the Royal Dorset Yacht Club.