Betreff: Clipper 2002 -- Race 15 Finish
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Datum: 22. Sep 2003 21:42

Clipper 2002 Race Update
22 September 2003

CONGRATULATIONS LIVERPOOL CLIPPER!

Liverpool Clipper, skippered by Adam Kyffin, won Race 15 of the Clipper 2002
Round the World Yacht Race today; crossing the finish line at 16:26 GMT.
With a North Westerly wind blowing 30 - 40 knots, the 60-footer had screamed
into Channel Island waters but these conditions also prevented the massive
spectator fleet from witnessing the Liverpudlians claim their first victory
of the series, which began in Liverpool some eleven months ago.

Richard Butler and his crew on Bristol Clipper crossed the finishing line at
17:12 GMT (18:12 local time) to clinch second place ahead of the Jersey
crew, led by Simon Rowell, who finished off Noirmount Point at 17:55 GMT to
take the final podium place for this tough transatlantic race from Halifax,
Nova Scotia.

Noirmount Point was full of well-wishers who cheered each arrival and showed
special appreciation for their local team on Jersey Clipper. Cars flashed
their headlights and mobile phone lines were blocked with the sheer volume
of messages. Ian Stokes of the Jersey crew reported their finishing time
over the VHF. At the end of his transmission, Ian's voice cracked as he
summed up, "Jersey is home!"

London Clipper then crossed the line at 18:31 GMT to take a fantastic fourth
place. Skipper Rory Gillard and his crew had managed to creep up into the
leading pack, finishing a mere two hours and five minutes after the winners
on Liverpool.

The next yacht, New York Clipper, is due into Jersey at the traditional
Clipper finishing time of 03:00 (local).

ENDS
22/09/03

Clipper 2002 - Race 15 Positions
15:00, 22 September 2003

Pos     Yacht          Distance To Finish (Nautical Miles)
1     Liverpool     Finished 16:26 gmt 22/09/03
2     Bristol          Finished 17:12 gmt 22/09/03
3     Jersey         Finished 17:55 gmt 22/09/03
4     London         Finished 18:31 gmt 22/09/03
5     New York      97
6     Glasgow     143
7     Hong Kong      145
8     Cape Town     210

FURTHER INFORMATION & COPYRIGHT-FREE IMAGES:
Loretta Spridgeon
Clipper 2002 Media & PR Manager
Tel: + 44 (0) 23 8023 7088
Fax: +44 (0) 23 8023 7081
Mobile: +44 (0) 7773 818586
Email: lspridgeon@clipper-ventures.com
Website: www.clipper-ventures.com

Clipper 2002 Round the World Yacht Race
Race 15 Halifax to Jersey ETA 22/09/03


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