Clipper 09-10 Round the World Yachr Race - Wind and tide conspire



10:36 AM Mon 12 Jul 2010 GMT
'Team Finland in action - Clipper 09-10 Round the World Yacht Race' Clipper Ventures PLC &copy
Clipper 09-10 Round the World Yacht Race, Race 13. Cork, Ireland to Ijmuiden, Netherlands - Day 4. Wind and tide are a powerful combination and both have played their part in slowing the Clipper 09-10 fleet in their race for the penultimate finish line in their 35,000-mile campaign. Nevertheless another significant milestone has been passed and one that is cause for great celebration as the round the world crew members crossed their outbound track and 'tied the knot' almost ten months since leaving the Humber. Edinburgh Inspiring Capital's skipper, Matt Pike, describes waiting for the moment on board, saying, 'It's ...


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