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Clipper Ventures Plc was founded by Sir Robin Knox-Johnston in 1995. Clipper Ventures develops and promotes major marine events capable of attracting significant participation, media coverage and associated sponsorship revenue, including the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race, which started in Liverpool and runs from September 2007 until June 2008.

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Preparing for the onslaught

08 February 2010

Another day in the race to Qingdao and the relatively benign conditions persist. It will not be long, however, before the wind ramps up and the teams experience the harsh conditions that this race is renowned for.

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Battle for ascendancy

07 February 2010

Twenty-four hours on and the division in the fleet is less pronounced while Cape Breton Island and Hull & Humber remain locked in their battle for dominance of Race 6

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North or East?

06 February 2010

With the wind continuing to blow from the direction in which the teams wish to head, the Race Viewer today clearly depicts the zigzagging course the teams have had to adopt to make their way north east.

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Hull & Humber leads as fleet clears islands

05 February 2010

After another 24 hours of close racing the fleet has now passed Natuna Besar, the main island of the Natuna Besar archipelago and the final island of the Indonesian group. Splitting the fleet once more, the majority chose to keep west of the island whilst four of the teams headed east.

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A message from Sir Robin Knox Johnston

Sir Robin Knox-Johnston

Chairman of Clipper Ventures Plc and the first person to sail single-handed, non-stop around the world.

"As in business, success on the water depends on strong team work, leadership, communication and a competitive edge.

I am proud of Clipper Ventures’ record of delivering premium sailing experiences that meet our client’s objectives for fleet racing, corporate hospitality, management training and employee reward."

Robin Knox Johnston

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