
Jo who spent the season looking after virtually everyone last year has set off around the world as one of the lucky few to be accepted as crew in the round the world clipper challenge.
Described as
Ten months, 35,000 miles of ocean racing and around 400 people facing the challenge of a lifetime.
The fleet of ten sleek, stripped down 68-foot yachts will embark on a full circumnavigation of the globe.
We couldnt resist the fact that her first port of call was La Rochelle to have a road trip to encourage her on her way
So Les Carroz chalets summer residents Gill, Ian and the kids went visiting and were made hugely welcome by the crew of Edinburgh Inspiring Capital.

You can follow their progress and even pilot your own vitual Yacht at…http://www.clipperroundtheworld.com/index.php/home