Clipper Round The World Yacht Race skippers announced

5:55 PM Wed 6 Apr 2011 GMT

'Clipper 2011-12 Skippers' Clipper Round The World Yacht Race Click Here to view large photo

Clipper Round The World Yacht Race 2011-12. The ten international sailors have been appointed to the prestigious and challenging position following a rigorous selection process. They will each skipper one of the ten stripped down, 68-foot racing yachts which are preparing to compete in the 40,000-mile challenge, the only global ocean race open to everyone, regardless of background and sailing ability, and the longest in the world. The Clipper Race celebrates its 15th anniversary this year, the first edition having been run in 1996. It was established by legendary yachtsman, Sir Robin Knox-Johnston who, in 1969, became the first man ...

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by Zoe Williamson