Charlie Cullen has stepped down as First Mate and will leave the Clipper 2025-26 Race in Punta del Este.
Lauren Corn, from Dorset, UK, will take over as the new First Mate of Washington, DC, joining the race for the remainder of the circumnavigation.
I want to be a Clipper Race First Mate because of the uniqueness the role offers.
Lauren qualified as a Yachtmaster in Australia and led training levels at Clipper Race Training HQ.
Author's summary: New First Mate joins Clipper Round The World Race.