DOSC sailors set off on the Clipper 07-08

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Photo credit: OnEdition.

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Photo credit: OnEdition.

Durban 2010 and Beyond was first across the line at the start of the Clipper 07-08 Round the World Yacht Race in Liverpool, UK, in the middle of September, sending three DOSC sailors into waters unknown. As the cannon fired to signal the start of this 35,000-mile race across the world's oceans, the ten boats set off, taking their non-professional crews, with ages range from 18 to 71, on an adventure of a lifetime - fewer people have circumnavigated the world than have climbed Everest.

In testing conditions, with southwesterly winds gusting up to 22 knots on the start line, defending champions westernaustralia2011.com were in the middle of the pack. They are sure to face some stiff competition on their way round the world.

With 27 nationalities represented among the 400 race crew, and 13 different nations sailing on Uniquely Singapore alone, up to 17 crew members from varying ages and backgrounds sail on each yacht at any one time.

Race followers can chart the progress of the yachts on the state of the art race viewer on the new Clipper 07-08 website, and if that inspires, berths for the next race, Clipper 09-10 are now available.

www.clipperroundtheworld.com

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