Clipper 09-10 San Francisco to Panama - Day 16

2:08 PM Thu 6 May 2010 GMT

'The Clipper fleet pass under the Golden Gate Bridge as they leave California at the start of race eight to Panama in the Clipper 09-10 Round the World Yacht Race' Clipper Ventures PLC &copy Click Here to view large photo

A common theme on this leg has been the extremely localised weather conditions and the varying effect they have had on individual team performances. However, last night all the teams shared the experience of some of the most prolonged and heavy squalls they have had to deal with since racing out of the Humber last September. Whilst many of them have taken the squalls in their stride, others have emerged licking their wounds and suffering in terms of race position. Having been in touch with current Race right leaders, Spirit of Australia, for the last few days, Jamaica Lightning Bolt ...

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