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Clipper Round the World Yacht Race fleet head to Den Helder
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'Race 14 Day 2 - Clipper Round the World Yacht Race 2011-12'
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Clipper 2011-12 Round the World Yacht Race fleet are on day two of race fourteen from Derry-Londonderry to Den Helder. After a spectacular visit and farewell ceremony held in Derry-Londonderry the UK City of Culture 2013, thousands of spectators flocked to wish the fleet well as it performed an impressive parade of sail on the River Foyle to mark the start of the race to the Netherlands.
As the teams settle back into life at sea thoughts about the amazing visit to Derry-Londonderry are now turning to what lies ahead and the fleet is back into full race mode, pressing north to round the top of the British Isles before heading into the North Sea.
Clipper Race Director Jonathan Bailey, says, 'This race could prove to be a challenging one if conditions deteriorate or it could equally be a test of light wind sailing skills. It will be heavily influenced by the depressions that come across the Atlantic much further north during the summer months and also the strong tidal flows around the coastline.'
Following an unfavourable start to the race Gold Coast Australia has chased down the lading pack in the last few hours, sparring with Singapore and Welcome to Yorkshire over a distance of two miles. With only 30 miles separating the fleet, it will be interesting to see how the positions change over the next few days of this challenging race.
To add to the challenge Stealth Mode periods, Scoring Gate and Ocean Sprint points do not apply in this short 800-mile race, putting the pressure on to secure those all-important podium points.
Race 14 to Den Helder in the Netherlands is the penultimate competition in the Clipper 11-12 Race, the fleet is expected to arrive between 11-13 July and will be berthed at the Willemsoord Marina. The fleet will set off on its final race back to Southampton on 19 July, finishing in the Solent on Sunday 22 July.
Latest boat positions
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Position
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Team
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DTF
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DTL
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1
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Gold Coast Australia
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633NM
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0NM
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2
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Singapore
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634NM
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1NM
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3
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Welcome to Yorkshire
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635NM
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2NM
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4
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Visit Finland
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637NM
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3NM
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5
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De Lage Landen
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654NM
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21NM
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6
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Edinburgh Inspiring Capital
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659NM
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26NM
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7
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New York
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661NM
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27NM
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8
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Geraldton Western Australia
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661NM
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28NM
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9
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Derry-Londonderry
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663NM
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29NM
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10
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Qingdao
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663NM
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29NM
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Full positions are updated every three hours and can be found online along with daily skipper reports.
Clipper Round the World Yacht Race website
by Amy Martindale
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