Fotogalerie
10.09.2013 / Day 2 / RACE 02
BREST, FRANCE - RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL
Clipper Race fleet prepare for Atlantic crossing
After an eventful start to the 4,800 mile Race 2 to Rio de Janeiro yesterday, the fleet have been settling back into life on board as each of the 12 racing yachts prepare for first major ocean crossing - The Atlantic.
Currently in first place is GREAT Britain which is storming ahead with less than a mile separating second place Derry~Londonderry~Doire with Invest Africa currently lying in third place.
As second place Derry~Londonderry~Doire fight to further their lead on the rest of the fleet, skipper Sean McCarter reflects on his triumphant start to Race 2, “We hit the start line at speed and a couple of quick tacks later bore away around the windward mark in first position.
“Our trimmers and helms worked hard on the 30 miles fetch out of the bay and we extended our lead on the fleet. Once into the notorious Bay of Biscay, we freed off by 15 degrees and hoisted our heavyweight Asymmetric. Although it took us a while to get moving, it wasn't long before we were touching 13-14 knots Speed over Ground.”
You can track the fleets progress here on the official Race Viewer
Skipper Reports
Sean McCarter
Sean McCarter
Simon Talbot
Simon Talbot
Simon Talbot
Eric Holden
Rich Gould
Rich Gould
Pete Stirling
Pete Stirling
Matt Mitchell
Matt Mitchell
Patrick van der Zijden
Patrick van der Zijden
Olly Cotterell
Olly Cotterell
Chris Hollis
Chris Hollis
Gareth Glover
Gareth Glover
Vicky Ellis
Vicky Ellis
Damian Parnham
Damian Parnham
View all Skipper reports
latest boat standings
position / team
DTL
dTF
GREAT BRITAIN
4533M
DERRY-LONDONDERRY-DOIRE
4544M
INVEST AFRICA
4547M
PSP LOGISTICS
4547M
ONEDLL
4550M
HENRI LLOYD
4554M
QINGDAO
4554M
JAMAICA GET ALL RIGHT
4559M
MISSION PERFORMANCE
4560M
SWITZERLAND
4564M
OLD PULTENEY
4567M
TEAM GARMIN
4571M
For more information www.clipperroundtheworld.com
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