Carol Duemler's Clipper Round the World Yacht Race 2008
All photos © Carol A. Duemler, 2008. All rights reserved.
Leg 5 of the Clipper Round the World sailing race started in China, took a pit stop in Hawaii, and ended in Santa Cruz, California as the only west coast USA destination for this thrilling race around the world. After sailing from Hawaii, crews laid over for almost a week of R&R before departing for leg 6 with their next stop in Panama before ending the leg in Jamaica. The US team from their home port of New York was in 9th place as they departed Santa Cruz on April 24th, with Britain, Western Australia, and South Africa respectively leading the pack. These photos were taken as the ships, each with a mixed crew of as many as 17 amateur and professional sailors aboard, jockeyed for the best start for this leg of the race!
For complete details on the race and all the participants, visit the official website at http://www.clipperroundtheworld.com/
Apr 24, 2008
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