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Flapjacks and engine failure on Durban 2010
28 July 2007
Durban 2010The marina was buzzing with activity as all the crews assessed the damage from the previous few days. Durban 2010 seemed to be the only boat not to have…
Hull & Humber wins North Sea Race into home port
26 July 2007
Crossing the finish line at 13.14 BST Hull & Humber won the race for the Wilberforce Challenge Cup ahead of the nine other 68-foot Clipper yachts. After 17 hours of…
Life Onboard
25 July 2007
To take on the elements and survive them takes a good deal of planning, preparation, skill and above all, team work. The yachts that win races are those where everyone…
Receive media updates
25 July 2007
There are approximately 350 crew members representing 25 nations taking part in the Clipper 07-08 Round the World Yacht Race. They are competing on yachts sponsored by international cities or…
Media accreditation
25 July 2007
We are now accepting applications from journalists and photographers for the start of the Clipper 07-08 Round the World Yacht Race from Liverpool on 16 September 2007.
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Onboard roles: Skipper
25 July 2007
One of the skipper’s toughest jobs is man-management and it is up to him or her to delegate roles on board to their crew members, taking into account their skills…
Onboard roles: Watch leader
25 July 2007
Each of the crews is split into two or more watches and they work in a system to ensure the boat is being sailed 24/7 for the duration of the…
Onboard roles: Crew
25 July 2007
Bowman
The bowman is in charge of the foresails on the boat, either the two headsails or the spinnakers, depending on the sail configuration and point of sail.…
Durban 2010 saves the day for New York and Hull & Humber
22 July 2007
Tacks and gybes are becoming slicker as the crew gets used to working together. We spent a couple of hours practising the drills necessary for transfering water carriers and doctors…
Clipper fleet storm round the island
18 July 2007
With a crew of corporate guests onboard, Ricky managed to hold off the other eight Clipper 68s racing to win the class. It took Durban Clipper just 8 hours and…
Whats New
Industry Series and City Challenge Launched by Sir Robin
Moet & Chandon and Henri Lloyd partner with the 2008 Clipper Industry Series
A week ago, we were aboard “Singapore” racing “New York” in The Solent. I just wanted to take 5 minutes to write you a quick note to say thank you for what was the best corporate day I have ever been a part of.
Clipper Round The World
The Challenge of a lifetime. The Clipper 09-10 Round the World Yacht Race. Recruiting Now.
