Start of Clipper Round the World 2023-24 Race
Published 19:49 on 9 Sep 2023
Sunday 3rd September saw a colourful and noisy send off for the Clipper fleet from Portsmouth harbour following 3 days of pre-start celebrations. The main channel was closed to allow the fleet to parade past Gunwharf and Southsea based spectators to a start line roughly between Southsea lighthouse and the nearest fort. There was a modest size supporter fleet being marshalled to avoid interference with these 71-foot-long yachts trying to navigate the initial buoys in the Solent in light winds and a very strong tide.
'Our' skipper, Max Rivers, on Our Isles and Oceans had a good few first hours and was lying 3rd when last seen passing Bembridge Ledge at 7 pm. But it's very early days and there's only another 40,000 nautical miles to go! First stop Puerto Sherry, Spain and then directly on to Uruguay.
Those interested can track the fleet progress with hourly updates on:
https://www.clipperroundtheworld.com/race/standings
Last updated 20:04 on 9 October 2024
