Calgary man trains for ‘absolutely incredible’ around-the-world sailing race
Global News
Mark Hagan is now training to be a crew member on the Clipper Round The World Yacht Race.
This summer brings the start of a truly life-changing experience for a Calgary man.
Mark Hagan is leaving his land-locked life behind for an arduous adventure on the high seas.
Hagan is now training to be a crew member on the Clipper Round The World Yacht Race.
It’s a big step into the unknown. As Hagan says: “I’ve never sailed in my life.”
But Hagan’s now putting his longtime career in the oil and gas industry behind, as he plans to leave for the U.K. at the end of July for his final round of sailing training.
The race starts from Portsmouth, England on Sept. 3.
Hagan has already sailed out of Portsmouth on previous training sessions this year, getting a taste of the rough seas ahead.
“Sixty, 70-foot waves, as tall as the boat,” Hagan said. “For half of the race, we’re on a 45-degree angle.”