Countdown to Clipper 11-12 Round the World Yacht Race

7:42 PM Thu 30 Jun 2011 GMT

'Clipper 09-10 Round the World Yacht Race' Clipper Ventures PLC &copy

The start of the Clipper 11-12 Round the World Yacht Race from Southampton is just one month away. Celebrations to mark the start of the 40,000-mile race around the globe will take place all weekend in Ocean Village, beginning with the arrival of the ten 68-foot yachts on the afternoon of Thursday 28 July and culminating in their departure and parade of sail in Southampton Water on Sunday 31 July. Tens of thousands of people are expected to visit Southampton over the weekend for the colourful, atmospheric and emotional spectacle. As well as the ten yachts, each named after a ...

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Countdown to Clipper 11-12 Round the World Yacht Race

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