Ambitious sailing team trains at off-shore centre

An all-female marine crew is in training on Tyneside as it tries to make history.

- NICOLE GOODWIN

The Famous Project CIC, founded by French sailor Alexia Barrier, is an all-female sailing team attempting to secure the Jules Verne Trophy, the ultimate round-the-world sailing record.

They are entering the final stages of preparation - the all-important sea survival training at the multi-million facility, Marine Offshore Safety Training (MOST).

If successful, the team's ambitious endeavour would be the first time an all-female crew has completed the legendary race against time.

Alistair Hackett, managing director at Ocean Safety Ltd, said: "I am delighted to have the opportunity to work with the team at MOST in South Shields in the North East again, to provide the sea survival training for The Famous Project.

"Having had the chance to use the facilities at the college on four other occasions to provide training for the crews taking part in the Volvo Ocean Race we are returning simply because I believe the facilities the college offers are the best in the country.