The Whitbread Round the World Race 1977-78 March 30, 2020 by Web Admin with no comment Nautical News-Sailing The second edition of the Whitbread Round the World Race cemented the race’s place as a fixture and pillar event in the sport of sailing. Dutchman Conny van Rietschoten would claim the race on corrected time in Flyer. Previous Post Slight changes to BBC Shipping Forecast times Next Post How to video: 49er training in your garden!