The Clipper Race is the longest ocean race, with over 40,000 miles of race, 15 ports to visit on six continents. The 2013-14 edition of the event is the largest in its history and will include over 670 crew from 40 different nationalities, on board twelve brand new designed 70-ft ocean racing yachts.
This year’s Clipper Round the World Yacht Race, the world’s longest yacht race, will be hosted by London for the very first time. The race will begin this Sunday.
The Clipper 11-12 Round the World Yacht Race fleet competing in Race 13 from Nova Scotia to Derry-Londoderry overcame the tropical storm ‘Chris’ ahead of the finish line victory, with the Welcome to Yorkshire coming first, followed by Geraldton Western Australia.
Gold Coast Australia, Singapore and Welcome to Yorkshire keep their leading positions after Day 6 of Race 13 from Nova Scotia to Derry-Londonderry in the Clipper 11-12 Round the World Yacht Race, marked by the tropical storm ‘Chris’.
The fog and light headwinds continue to make company to the 10 international teams competing in Race 13 from Nova Scotia to Derry-Londonderry in the Clipper 11-12 Round the World Yacht Race.
The Race 13 from Nova Scotia to Derry-Londonderry in the Clipper 11-12 Round the World Yacht Race was marked by the Grand Banks fog on the fourth day of racing, making it very difficult. At the moment, Gold Coast Australia still leads, followed by Visit Finland and Welcome to Yorkshire respectively.
Day three of the challenging Clipper Round The World Race saw winds easing off slightly and some new thoughts turning to tactics.
Challenging second day’s race for the teams of the Clipper Round The World Yacht Race, Race 13, fighting the winds and getting used to the conditions.
First day of the Clipper 11-12 Race 13, Nova Scotia to Derry-Londonderry has started accompanied by steady winds.
Race 12 from New York to Nova Scotia of the Clipper 11-12 Round the World Yacht Race draws to a close, with Gold Coast Australia crossing the finish line this morning.
Supposed to reach the finish line within the next 12 hours, the Gold Coast Australia keeps its leading position after Day 4 of Race 12 from New York to Nova Scotia.
With Gold Coast Australia keeping its top position in the Clipper 11-12 Round the World Yacht Race from New York to Nova Scotia, Day 3 of Race 12 brought another day of fighting for vital points.