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Clipper Race: Qingdao diverting to Yokohama for repairs

by Clipper Round the World Race 2 Apr 2022 18:53 PDT 3 April 2022
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CV30 Qingdao is currently heading towards Yokohama to effect repairs to its running backstay fitting.

All crew are well on board. There are no safety concerns but the team has ceased racing until the issue is resolved.

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