Lisa Clayton is the first British woman to sail single-handed and non-stop around the world. She was educated in Birmingham at the Church of England School for Girls and the University of Birmingham.

On September 17th, 1994, Clayton set out to attempt two world records, namely "Fastest Sail Around The World By A Woman, Single-Handed Without Assistance" and "First Woman To Sail Single-Handed And Non-Stop Around The World." Clayton returned on June 29th, 1995 after 285 days at sea.

Her thirty-eight foot yacht, the Spirit of Birmingham , Lisa survived the 31,000 mile journey, despite capsizing seven times. Her vessel was named after her home city and the university which contributed over £40,000 and inestimable expertise to make it possible for Clayton to realise her dream.

Clayton is now better known as Lady Cobham married to Lord Cobham of Hagley Hall in Worcestershire.