One of Britain’s most highly regarded sailors and a
true adventurer will be giving delegates at our annual conference in January
(2017) tips on competitive tenacity and the will to win.
Pete Goss MBE will be speaking at our
annual conference on Tuesday, January 24.
Pete first captured the headlines while competing in
the Vendée Globe. Risking his own life in the midst of a fierce Southern Ocean
hurricane, he turned around to rescue French rival Raphael Dinelli from his
stricken vessel.
Since winning his first offshore race at
16, Pete has sailed more than 200,000 nautical miles, coming in the first three
in every event in which he has participated. He has also taught hundreds of
amateurs the skills required to circumnavigate the globe.
Pete attempted a world record with the
revolutionary Team Philips catamaran. Sadly it was brought to grief during
Atlantic trials by freak waves of such velocity that they halted the progress
of the 120ft boat – larger than the centre court at Wimbledon.
Though a decorated sailor, Pete prefers to
describe himself as an adventurer. As he explains in his motivational
presentations, all his projects must fulfil three strict criteria: they must
involve challenge, innovation and a significant element of technology.
More than this, they must appeal to his
tenacity and his ferocious will to win. We are sure this is something that is
really going to appeal to our delegates and we are thoroughly looking forward to
meeting Pete and hearing him speak. He’s a true inspiration to all.
In recognition of his heroism and
outstanding seamanship, Pete was awarded the Legion d’Honneur and an MBE.
As always our conference will provide attendees with
pertinent information on key aspects of the garden centre industry to assist
members in achieving their business goals.
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