Lisa Lyttelton, Dowager Viscountess Cobham (née Clayton, born 30 December 1958) is the first British woman to sail single-handed and non-stop around the world.
On her thirty-eight foot yacht, called Spirit of Birmingham, Clayton survived the 31,000-mile (50,000 km) journey despite capsizing twice.
Her vessel was named after her home city and the university which contributed over £40,000 and expertise to make it possible for Clayton to realise her dream.
On 1 October 1996, Clayton was recognised as an Honorary Freeman of the City of Birmingham.
[3] On 1 August 1997 she married the 11th Viscount Cobham, owner of Hagley Hall in Worcestershire.