Race News

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 suffered any torn sails or other problems. While Wijbrand gave countless interviews to the Dutch media, the rest of the…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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.…

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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…

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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…

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