Simon Talbot
| File:Biography Picture of Simon Talbot.jpg Talbot in 2012 | |
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| Nationality |  Great Britain |
| Born | 26 May 1969 London, England |
Simon Talbot (born 26 May 1969) is an English professional offshore yacht racer, who in 2013 was selected as one of the 12 elite sailors who would skipper an entry in the Clipper 13-14 Round the World Yacht Race.[1]
Early life
Talbot was born in London, England, the son of Michael Talbot and his wife Marjorie and has an older brother, Antony.
Talbot was educated at Watford Grammar School for Boys. Talbot later attended Imperial College London where he studied for a master's degree in Electrical and Electronic Engineering.
Career
Having grown up in or around the water windsurfing, sailing and fishing, Talbot formally learned to sail at Bury Lake near Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire whilst attending Watford Grammar School for Boys.[2]
Away from sailing, Talbot is a director of the Beyond the Box group of property companies, responsible for corporate finance and law[3][not in citation given] and is also managing partner at Talbot Property Partners.[4]
Significant Campaigns
- 1996-2002 Miss Sophie (Gecco 391)
- 2001-2002 Sensor IX (Jeanneau Sunfast 42)
- 2002-2004 Sensor X (IMX 40)
- 2004-2005 Fiona VIII (Prima 38)
- 2005-2009 Resting Goose (Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 49DS)
- 2010-2012 Selene (Swan 44)
- 2013-2014 Team GREAT Britain (Clipper 70)
- 2015-2017 European 2K Team Racing Tour
Team GREAT Britain
Simon's last ocean racing campaign was the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race skippering the GREAT Britain yacht.[5]
Simon's crew of 53 is made up of people from Great Britain and Northern Ireland.[6]
The race start took place at St Katharine Docks in the centre of London, with the boats departing on 1 September 2013.
Recent results
1st in Class, 15th Overall, 2013 JP Morgan Asset Management Round the Island Race.[7]
2nd Overall, London to Brest (Clipper Race, Leg 1).[8]
1st Overall, Rio to Cape Town (Clipper Race, Leg 2).[9]
1st Overall, Cape Town to Albany (Clipper Race, Leg 3).[10]
2nd in Class, 2013 Rolex Sydney Hobart.[11]
2nd Overall, Brisbane to Singapore (Clipper Race, Leg 5).[12]
1st Overall, Singapore to Qingdao (Clipper Race, Leg 5).[13]
1st Overall, Qingdao to San Francisco (Clipper Race, Leg 6).[14]
1st Overall, PSP Logistics Panama 100 Cup (San Francisco to Panama, Clipper Race, Leg 7).[15]
2nd Overall, Spirit of Jamaica Chase (Panama to Jamaica, Clipper Race, Leg 7).[16]
2nd Overall, Grange Hotels Trophy (Jamaica to New York, Clipper Race, Leg 7).[17]
1st Overall, Den Helder to London Race (Clipper Race, Leg 8).[18]
2nd Overall and Most Decorated Yacht, Clipper 13-14 Round the World Yacht Race.[19]
3rd Overall, 2017 Stockholm International Team Race Regatta.[20]
Personal life
Talbot lives on the Essex coast near Colchester. He belongs to the Royal Thames Yacht Club and the Royal Ocean Racing Club.
Awards and honours
He was awarded the title of Runner up Yachtmaster of the Year in 2002.[21]
In December 2014 he was awarded the special recognition award for his significant achievements in promoting British business worldwide.[22]
References
- ↑ "Clipper Race – Clipper Race Reveals 'dynamic Dozen' To Command New Global Yacht Fleet". Clipper Ventures. Retrieved 10 April 2013.
- ↑ "Clipper Race – Introducing: Simon Talbot". Clipper Ventures (Press release). Retrieved 24 April 2013.
- ↑ "Beyond the Box — Delivering distinctive and desirable living spaces". Archived from the original on 6 September 2017. Retrieved 5 September 2017. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ "Talbot Property Partners – Property Development and Management". Retrieved 2023-05-16.
- ↑ "Londoner Simon Talbot to lead Great Britain crew in Clipper Round the World Yacht Race" (Press release). Clipper Ventures. Archived from the original on 4 December 2013. Retrieved 1 August 2013 – via London 24. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ "Team Great Britain". Clipper Ventures. Retrieved 1 August 2013.
- ↑ "Clipper 70s enjoy competitive racing in sailing classic". Clipper Ventures. Retrieved 3 June 2013.
- ↑ "Clipper Race – Invest Africa Wins Race 1 From England To France". Clipper Ventures. Clipper Ventures PLC. Retrieved 11 April 2014.
- ↑ "Clipper Race 2013-14: GREAT Britain win race three from Rio de Janeiro to Cape Town". The Daily Telegraph. Retrieved 11 April 2014.
- ↑ "Clipper Race 2013-14: GREAT Britain first to land in Australia after tough time in Southern Ocean". The Daily Telegraph. Retrieved 11 April 2014.
- ↑ "Hampshire Clipper sailors complete Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race". Southern Daily Echo. 30 December 2013. Retrieved 11 April 2014.
- ↑ "Clipper Race 2013 -14: Henri Lloyd pips GREAT Britain in a thrilling finish at the end of Race 8A". The Daily Telegraph. Retrieved 11 April 2014.
- ↑ "Clipper Race 2013-14: GREAT Britain continue success by finishing first in 9.1 from Hong Kong to Qingdao". The Daily Telegraph. Retrieved 11 April 2014.
- ↑ "Clipper Race 2013-14: GREAT Britain win epic journey from Qingdao in China to San Francisco in record time". The Daily Telegraph. Retrieved 11 April 2014.
- ↑ "Clipper Race 2013-14: GREAT Britain win PSP Logistics Panama 100 Cup from San Francisco to claim top place". The Daily Telegraph. Retrieved 11 May 2014.
- ↑ "Clipper Race 2013-14: Henri Lloyd pips GREAT Britain in thrilling finish in Jamaica". The Daily Telegraph. Archived from the original on 22 May 2014. Retrieved 16 July 2014. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ "Clipper Race 2013-14: Henri Lloyd dominate and win race to New York and extend lead over GREAT Britain". The Daily Telegraph. Retrieved 16 July 2014.
- ↑ "Clipper Race 2013-14: GREAT Britain win final journey, from Den Helder to Southend, before Victory Parade". The Daily Telegraph. Retrieved 16 July 2014.
- ↑ "Clipper Race – Second Placed GREAT Britain Celebrates Clipper Race Successes". Clipper Ventures. Retrieved 16 July 2014.
- ↑ "SITR 2017". Gamla Stans Yacht Sällskap. Retrieved 5 September 2017.
- ↑ "St Osyth, West Mersea: Sailing test a knockout". Gazette. 2003-01-14. Retrieved 2023-05-16.
- ↑ "Unsung heroes recognised in Pride of Tendring awards". East Anglian Daily Times. 2014-12-31. Retrieved 2023-05-16.
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