05.09.2017 The Clipper Round the World Yacht Race | Liverpool, UK – Punta del Este, Urugua RACE 1 DAY 16: INTO THE DOLDRUMS 5 SEPTEMBER 2017 A milestone was reached overnight when leading team, Qingdao, entered the Doldrums Corridor. Skipper Chris Kobusch formally notified the Clipper Race Office that Qingdao would motor-sail for exactly 6°…
RACE 1 DAY 12: CLIPPER RACE FLEET PREPARE FOR THE TROPICS 1 SEPTEMBER 2017 Qingdao continues to lead the fleet today, followed by Great Britain in second and Sanya Serenity Coast in third as the teams push towards the Scoring Gate. Qingdao Skipper Chris Kobusch remains confident of being able to secure the first points…
RACE 1 DAY 8: QINGDAO STORMS IN TO THE LEAD 28 AUGUST 2017 There has been a major change to the Clipper Race leaderboard in the last 24 hours as Qingdao has stormed through to take pole position after wind shifts favoured the westerly positioned teams. Sanya Serenity Coast and Visit Seattle, placed further to…
RACE 1 DAY 7: WESTERLY TACTICS START TO PAY OFF 27 AUGUST 2017 It has been yet another testing 24 hours for the Clipper Race fleet with a mixed bag of conditions leading to further movement on the leader board. For the cluster that chose to take the westerly course, making the bold decision to…
RACE 1 DAY 5: TACTICS TIME 25 AUGUST 2017 Unicef remains in the lead for the fourth consecutive day of this opening race but the next 24 to 48 hours could be telling, with distinctly different strategies now in play within the Clipper Race fleet. The leading three teams are still close together out front…
RACE 1 DAY 3: TACKLING THE BAY OF BISCAY 23 AUGUST 2017 As the fleet makes steady progress south past the UK and towards Northern France, Skippers and crew are focusing on the next challenge; the Bay of Biscay, notorious for violent storms and heavy seas. Skipper of second placed Sanya Serenity Coast, Wendy Tuck,…
The Clipper Round the World Yacht Race | Liverpool, UK – Punta del Este, Uruguay RACE 1 DAY 2: STRONG TIDES DIVIDE FLEET 22 AUGUST 2017 Strong tides running North have divided the fleet tactically overnight, with the front of the pack heading close inshore to seek faster routes. Dale Smyth, Skipper of third placed…
RACE 1 DAY 1: SETTLING IN 21 AUGUST 2017 Following an adrenaline filled start to the Clipper 2017-18 Race, with big crowds and international media turning out to see the twelve teams and 247 crew members on their way for Leg 1 to Punta del Esta, the largest race edition yet, and the competition for…
Clipperrace Race1 RACE START: THEY’RE OFF 20 AUGUST 2017 And they’re off! The biggest ever edition of the Clipper Race – one of the world’s toughest endurance challenges – got underway today on the River Mersey, in Liverpool, in front of thousands of supporters. The day started with Departure Ceremonies with family, friends and supporters…