Clipper 09-10 - Race 11 to Nova Scotia gets underway



6:19 AM Mon 7 Jun 2010 GMT
'The Clipper fleet at the start of race 11 from New York to Sydney.' Clipper Ventures PLC &copy Click Here to view large photo
Clipper 09-10 update: All eyes will be on Canadian entry, Cape Breton Island as the internationally sponsored teams departed New York for the start of Race 11 of the Clipper 09-10 Round the World Yacht Race to Sydney, Cape Breton Island. With the home port curse appearing to have its hold across the fleet, the Canadian team will be hoping to be the first to achieve the elusive accolade of winning into their home port, something which has eluded Spirit of Australia, Uniquely Singapore, Qingdao, California and Jamaica Lightning Bolt. Cape Breton Island's skipper, Jan Ridd, believes that some local ...


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