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Hyde Sails set off around the world
Sunday, 11 October 2009
The 10-strong Clipper race fleet sets sail from the Humber
The Clipper Round the World Yacht Race started from the Humber on Sunday, with the 10-strong fleet heading for a pitstop in La Rochelle before continuing on their first ocean leg, across the Atlantic to Rio de Janerio in Brazil.
More than 100,000 people lined the banks of the Humber to watch the start and as the cannon fired, the ten internationally sponsored yachts crossed the start line at 1400 BST (1300 GMT) to the roar of the crowds at the beginning of their 35,000-mile challenge
'Edinburgh Inspiring Capital' led the charge across the line, followed by the Irish entry, 'Cork', and 'Spirit of Australia'. The first race takes the fleet from the east coast of the UK to La Rochelle, France. The northerly breeze at the start and the weather conditions forecast for the next few days indicate that the 780-mile race will be a fast one.
By the time the fleet had rounded the second mark Cork had overtaken the Scottish boat, Team Finland had moved up from sixth place to second and Edinburgh Inspiring Capital had dropped back to third.
Hyde's Sales and Marketing Director, Richard Franks was there to witness the 10 yachts, all powered by Hyde's sails, make their way out of the Humber. "It was an amazing sight," he commented. "We're delighted to be the fleet's sail supplier, and it was good to see the boats setting out on their challenging journey with Hyde Sails providing the power to get them round the world. The turnout to watch the start was very impressive, it was fantastic to see the whole city getting behind the race."
As the official sail supplier for the Clipper 09-10 Round the World Yacht Race, Hyde has been closely involved with the boats as they prepared for their round the world test, helping the crews to train in sail repair and maintenance, which will be a necessary part of their trip. Hyde Sails will power all ten of the Clipper yachts as they race round the world. Over the course of ten months and 35,000 miles of racing, the yachts and their sails will face some of the most testing sailing conditions possible, including the challenges of the Southern Ocean. As well as the benefits of the highest quality workmanship, skippers will receive personal training from Hyde's skilled staff, and specialist support at key stopovers.
Tom Gruitt will also be sharing the tale of the first leg as he races from La Rochelle to Brazil, with his camera in hand, you can follow his blog on the Hyde Sails site, www.hydesails.com/clipper
The Clipper Round the World Yacht Race started from the Humber on Sunday, with the 10-strong fleet heading for a pitstop in La Rochelle before continuing on their first ocean leg, across the Atlantic to Rio de Janerio in Brazil.
More than 100,000 people lined the banks of the Humber to watch the start and as the cannon fired, the ten internationally sponsored yachts crossed the start line at 1400 BST (1300 GMT) to the roar of the crowds at the beginning of their 35,000-mile challenge
'Edinburgh Inspiring Capital' led the charge across the line, followed by the Irish entry, 'Cork', and 'Spirit of Australia'. The first race takes the fleet from the east coast of the UK to La Rochelle, France. The northerly breeze at the start and the weather conditions forecast for the next few days indicate that the 780-mile race will be a fast one.
By the time the fleet had rounded the second mark Cork had overtaken the Scottish boat, Team Finland had moved up from sixth place to second and Edinburgh Inspiring Capital had dropped back to third.
Hyde's Sales and Marketing Director, Richard Franks was there to witness the 10 yachts, all powered by Hyde's sails, make their way out of the Humber. "It was an amazing sight," he commented. "We're delighted to be the fleet's sail supplier, and it was good to see the boats setting out on their challenging journey with Hyde Sails providing the power to get them round the world. The turnout to watch the start was very impressive, it was fantastic to see the whole city getting behind the race."
As the official sail supplier for the Clipper 09-10 Round the World Yacht Race, Hyde has been closely involved with the boats as they prepared for their round the world test, helping the crews to train in sail repair and maintenance, which will be a necessary part of their trip. Hyde Sails will power all ten of the Clipper yachts as they race round the world. Over the course of ten months and 35,000 miles of racing, the yachts and their sails will face some of the most testing sailing conditions possible, including the challenges of the Southern Ocean. As well as the benefits of the highest quality workmanship, skippers will receive personal training from Hyde's skilled staff, and specialist support at key stopovers.
Tom Gruitt will also be sharing the tale of the first leg as he races from La Rochelle to Brazil, with his camera in hand, you can follow his blog on the Hyde Sails site, www.hydesails.com/clipper
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