Clipper Round the World News
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The final push
The Sevenstar Round Britain and Ireland Yacht Race is drawing to a close for the two Clipper entries as they head toward the Solent and the finish line.
September 3rd, 2010 |
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This way, that way, forward and backwards
''We're going this way, that way, forward and backwards over the Irish Sea, a bottle of rum to settle my tum and that's the life for me.''
September 2nd, 2010 |
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Fickle winds slows progress
As the sun rose on day nine, the fickle winds had caught up with Hull & Humber and skipper Piers Dudin admitted that the reality of meeting their ten day target in the Round Britain and Ireland Race will not be possible unless ''the earth spins the other way!''
September 1st, 2010 |
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Ticking boxes
The Clipper entries continue to encounter a variety of mixed conditions in the Sevenstar Round Britain and Ireland Yacht Race as they close in on the final sprint to the finish.
August 31st, 2010 |
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This time last year
Piers Dudin, skipper of Hull & Humber writes on their progress in the Round Britain and Ireland Race as the rest of us enjoy the delights of a Bank Holiday.
August 30th, 2010 |
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Edinburgh pull their socks up
While the bulk of the pack find themselves heading towards the halfway point of the Sevenstar Round Britain and Ireland race, up ahead the Clipper teams of Hull & Humber and Edinburgh Inspiring Capital are out in the Atlantic and closing in on the Emerald Isle.
August 29th, 2010 |
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Half way there
It's clear that the crews on board Hull & Humber and Edinburgh Inspiring Capital are invigorated at being at sea and their pens have been busy over the last 24 hours.
August 28th, 2010 |
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Over the top
A tale of two differing stories for Hull & Humber and Edinburgh Inspiring Capital as they enter the fifth day of racing in the Sevenstar Round Britain and Ireland Yacht Race.
August 27th, 2010 |
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Muckle Flugga Ahoy!
Its day four of the Sevenstar Round Britain and Ireland Yacht Race and both Clipper entries, Hull & Humber and Edinburgh Inspiring Capital are maintaining good progress as they now set their sights on Muckle Flugga, the most northerly tip of the British Isles.
August 26th, 2010 |
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Old & New combine
Another busy 24 hours for the two Clipper entries in the Sevenstar Round Britain and Ireland Yacht Race as they start their third day at sea.
August 25th, 2010 |
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