Progress is not measured only in miles
Ten teams began the 2025-26 Clipper Round the World Yacht Race on August 31, with the 14th edition completing the first half of the multi-leg course around the world. Racing identical Tony Castro designed Clipper 70s, this event for amateurs is en route to the Philippines, with the milestone prompting reflection.
"I set out to sail around the world and discovered that the greater journey was inward," noted crew Jimmy Johnson. "What began as an adventure became a lesson in humility, endurance, and gratitude. The ocean strips life down to its essentials. Out here, you learn that strength isn't found in force, but in patience, awareness, and the willingness to continue when comfort disappears.
"There comes a moment when you believe you have nothing left to give. The sea teaches you that this moment is rarely the end, it is often the beginning of your truest effort. Reaching the halfway point is a reminder that progress is not measured only in miles sailed, but in the understanding gained along the way."