Alan Roberts Racing

About Alan

Alan Roberts is a professional sailor who has risen up the ranks in the short handed sailing world to become of the the leading offshore sailors in the world.

Competing in the highly professional and competitive Figaro Class Alan has gained vast amounts of experience through hard time spent on the water resulting in multiple podiums and winner of the VIVI Trophy for top International in the Figaro class. As well as building up a reputation of delivering returns for sponsorship, shown by their continual commitment to Alan Roberts Racing.

Alan's ambition is to compete in the 2024 Vendée Globe following in the foot steps of previous Vendée Globe winners through the Figaro class.

Having sailed a variety of dinghy classes, sports boats and keel boats where he has gained a reputation for being a hard worker with a very focused, methodical mind-set. This has led him to five UK National Championship titles, two Endeavour Champion of Champions wins.

With a degree in Naval Architecture and background in composite boat building, Alan has a rounded skill set including rigging, designing and building. His understanding of the theoretical side of sailing and thirst to learn keeps him at the front of the fleet.

Born: 12th March 1990

Lives: Southampton, UK

Other Interests: Sport, Competition, Engineering, Yacht Design, Trail Running, Cycling, Boxing, Swimming, mountain sports, kayaking and Paddle Boarding.

Sailing

9 seasons in Figaro class since 2014 - 2022

Over 100,000 miles racing Solo offshore

4 x Transatlantic races short handed

Extensive experience in Foiling IMOCA60's

About Alan