Nikki Henderson

In 2018, she became the youngest ever skipper to lead a team in the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race at the age of 25.

After spending a short period of time with the Sea Cadets, she decided to pursue a career in sailing.

[4][5] Two days after her 25th birthday, Henderson skippered Visit Seattle to second place in the 2017/2018 Clipper Round the World Yacht Race.

[1] In November 2019, she accompanied the environmental activist Greta Thunberg on her return voyage to Europe aboard the catamaran La Vagabonde.

[7] Henderson is the daughter of former Conservative Minister of State for Skills and Apprenticeships Anne Milton.