Clipper 09-10 - Race nine - Panama to Jamaica - Day one

1:24 PM Sun 16 May 2010 GMT

'Spirit of Australia arrives in Flamenco Marina against the backdrop of Panama City at the end of Race eight of Clipper 09-10 Round the World Yacht Race.' Clipper Ventures PLC &copy Click Here to view large photo

In the Clipper 09-10, the significance of the day was not lost on those taking part as ten yachts lined up on the start line for the short sprint to Jamaica, the crew of Cork, Ireland racing together again as a single unit for the first time since their original boat ran aground in race five. As the Irish team prepared to leave the marina this morning Noreen Osborne, one of Cork's round the world crew, said, 'I haven't slept a wink. I think it's going to be exciting to get Cork out on the water. It was a very ...

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