(December 26, 2015) – The 12-strong Clipper 2015-16 Round the World Yacht Race fleet has started Australian bluewater classic the Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race (RSHYR).
The Clipper Race fleet – made up of 225 novice sailors representing 27 nationalities – started the race at 1300 Local Time (0200 UTC) with the Clipper 70s joined by two Clipper 68 yachts, one of which includes legendary sailor Sir Robin Knox-Johnston, on the second of the three start lines.
Mission Performance was first over the start line, followed by Da Nang – Viet Nam in second and LMAX Exchange third in around 15 knots of wind which then built to 25 knots, gusting into the 30s, as the tea…
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