Simon Talbot


Simon Talbot, 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.

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.
Away from sailing, Talbot is a director of the group of property companies, responsible for Corporate Finance and Law and is also managing partner at .

Significant Campaigns

1996-2002 Miss Sophie
2001-2002 Sensor IX
2002-2004 Sensor X
2004-2005 Fiona VIII
2005-2009 Resting Goose
2010-2012 Selene
2013-2014 Team GREAT Britain
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.
Simon's crew of 53, is made up of people from Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
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.
2nd Overall, London to Brest.
1st Overall, Rio to Cape Town.
1st Overall, Cape Town to Albany.
2nd in Class, 2013 Rolex Sydney Hobart.
2nd Overall, Brisbane to Singapore.
1st Overall, Singapore to Qingdao.
1st Overall, Qingdao to San Francisco.
1st Overall, PSP Logistics Panama 100 Cup.
2nd Overall, Spirit of Jamaica Chase.
2nd Overall, Grange Hotels Trophy.
1st Overall, Den Helder to London Race.
2nd Overall and Most Decorated Yacht, Clipper 13-14 Round the World Yacht Race.
3rd Overall, 2017 Stockholm International Team Race Regatta.

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.
In December 2014 he was awarded the special recognition award for his significant achievements in promoting British business worldwide.