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CLIPPER 13-14 ROUND THE WORLD YACHT RACE- Race 9
20.Februar 2014
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20.02.2014 / Race 9: Day 1
Race 9 Day 1:
Teams jostle for position as Race 9 to China gets underway
Singapore to Qingdao, China
Race 9 to Qingdao is underway after a Le Mans rolling start off Singapore at 0730 local time today.
The race to China’s Olympic sailing city is one of contrasts. The fleet is still suffering with steamy temperatures, fairly calm seas and light winds, but once it reaches Taiwanese waters it can expect the winds to increase to 30 to 40 knots with a very rough sea state creating demanding headwind conditions.
Temperatures will plummet as the teams enter the Yellow Sea in the Northern Hemisphere winter, thick fog is likely and the yachts will encounter the biggest fishing fleet in the world.
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Start in Singapur
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PSP Logistics skipper Chris Hollis describes the first 10 hours of the race: “We had a great start, charging out in third position. It took a few hours for the fleet to fall in to sequence, but I am happy to report that we have held fast and sailed well so far as the fleet is spreading out.
“It is important to set yourself up for the first night and hang in there with the lead bunch, especially in an upwind race, as small gains or losses are normally expanded on in night one.”
Vicky Ellis, skipper of Switzerland, describes her preparations for Race 9.
“The team on Switzerland embarked upon an extensive “slamming-proofing Heidi” programme in Singapore, to prepare our boat (and ourselves!) for the infamous conditions that this race will present.
“Now we are off again and we are currently pelting along under a sunny sky
past the Anambas Islands in a good breeze. We are only six hours into Race 9 but it is as tense as ever again. Henri Lloyd and its squeaky bottom seem to be stealing the lead already with GREAT Britain hot on our tail. Qingdao is pushing well.
“It's going to be an exciting race full of twists and turns and whilst its destined to be mostly upwind, life on the high side isn't bad, once you get used to it!”
Crew Blog
"I still have a lot to learn but my experience in race 8 has set me up for what is to come, I know we will have some tough days ahead and I am sure at some point I will be communing with Neptune, but we have the very best of skippers and a strong crew."
chris hore- invest africa
11.03.2014 - Skippers reflect on 'hardest race of all', Leg 5
10.03.2014 - Frustrating sailing in light winds for remainder of fleet
09.03.2014 - Teams fight to be fastest into Qingdao
08.03.2014 - Wind eases off and veers with Qingdao in sight
07.03.2014 - Onerous racing pushing crews to their limit
06.03.2014 - Onslaught continues as Leg 5 lives up to its reputation
05.03.2014 - Storm sails hoisted as wind strengthens
04.03.2014 - Conditions ease off as fleet progresses towards Qingdao
03.03.2014 - Challenging conditions as teams head towards Taiwan
25.02.2014 - Race 9 halted for rigging repairs
24.02.2014 - Leaders battle it out on westerly course
23.02.2014 - The wind has built
22.02.2014 - GREAT Britain in lead after taking westerly course
21.02.2014 - The fleet has split early
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