Clipper Hull & Humber wins Democracy 250 Race

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Hull & Humber has claimed victory in the Democracy 250 Race from Halifax to Sydney, Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia. The Clipper fleet was tightly bunched overnight and all ten of the yachts crossed the finish line within three and a half hours of each other.

Hull & Humber was just 47 seconds ahead of second placed westernaustralia2011.com and 19 minutes ahead of third placed Liverpool 08.

The home favourite in the 200-mile race between the two ports, Nova Scotia, with the province's Tourism Minister, Bill Dooks, on board, finished in sixth place. The race does not carry points towards the Clipper 07-08 Race title.

The finishing times (all GMT) for all the yachts are:
1. Hull & Humber: 12:35:43
2. westernaustralia2011.com: 12:36:15
3. Liverpool 08: 12:54:01
4. Jamaica: 13:36:28
5. Glasgow: Scotland with style Clipper: 13:48:54
6. Nova Scotia: 14:08:19
7. Qingdao: 14:27:48
8. Durban 2010 and Beyond: 14:43:00
9. New York: 15:56:58
Uniquely Singapore retired due to rule infringement.