The Times Clipper 2000 fleet Okinawa bound

by Sue Warden-Owen on 16 Mar 2001 The eight-strong fleet of 60 foot Clipper yachts have been virtually stopped
now for 6 hours. The wind is just beginning to pick up from the NE and it is
expected that the fleet will finally start making progress to the finish.
There will be lots of changes as the boats set off and further reports will
be posted on the website at www.clipper-ventures.com
Position at 15:00 GMT Thursday 14th March 2001

Race 7 from Yokohama to Okinawa

Position / Boat / Miles to go

1 Liverpool 43

2 Jersey 64

3 Portsmouth 71

4 Plymouth 71.1

5 Bristol 73

6 London 74

7 Glasgow 75

8 Leeds 79

Crew applications are already underway for the next race to be run by
Clipper Ventures Plc, the 'Clipper 2002 Round The World Yacht Race' starting
from the UK in October 2002. For further information or to sign-up for
Clipper 2002 please telephone 023 8023 7088