The only female to have skippered the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race...a podium position in the Transat Jacques Vabre 2011...This girl means business!

At 31 years old, Hannah Jenner has already made a big impression on the sailing world. In July 2008, she became the first female to skipper the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race, gaining a podium position overall.  But true to form just one circumnavigation was simply not going to be enough, step forward the next big challenge to race in the highly competitive Class 40 circuit.  Despite a challenging year, Hannah fought hard to be at the start line of the prestigious double handed Transat Jacques Vabre and once again crossed the line in a podium position.
 
Hannah is extremely passionate about ocean racing and has been since her first trip across the Atlantic in 2005. Her determination, courage and absolute refusal to give up has produced some impressive results including the rescue of a man over board in the Southern Indian Ocean at night in  near impossible conditions. 

Not one to rest on her laurels, Hannah set herself the challenge of running the 2009 New York marathon - a gruelling feat at the best of times and even more so when you have just 4 months for training.  Hannah and best friend Lisa completed the 26.2 mile run in 5 hours.

Hannah's goal is to use her own skills and experience from 8 years of professional sailing to train, develop and inspire others whether out on the water or shore side as a motivational speaker.  Hannah hopes that her 2012 ocean racing campiagn will encourage others in particular young women to pursue their goals and ambitions whatever they may be even when it seems like an impossible task!

2012 is once again an action packed year with plenty of Class 40 racing coming up but behind the scenes a new project is taking shape.  We can't give away too much just yet but rest assured it will see Hannah and her female team mate pushed to their limits in a serious of ambitious adventures...
 

An engaging speaker

With a flare for public speaking, Hannah has delivered countless motivational, inspirational and after dinner speeches encompassing tales of drama on the high seas and detailing her grit and determination to succeed.  Hannah is available as a speaker for your event.  For more information on booking Hannah as a speaker with a tailor made multi-media presentation, please visit the contacts page or email info@hannahjenner.com