Monthly Archives: March 2012

Breakages and Still in the Lead

The Clipper fleet enters into there second week of racing, sailing from Qingdao, China to San Francisco, USA as they compete in the Clipper 2011/12 Round the World Yacht Race.  The crew on-board Gold Coast Australia have been experiencing many … Continue reading

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Preparing for Massive Storm Weather

The last few days have been a blur with pounding waves and howling winds. The air temperature on deck is a very cold 4 degrees Celsius making a 4 hour watch system very challenging.  Although we were sailing in 3-4 … Continue reading

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Leaving Gingdao, China in Snow

On the 18th of February disaster had struck on board Gold Coast Australia with a medical emergency of a broken leg.  Racing in the 8th race from Singapore to Qingdao, China in the Clipper 2011-12 Round the World Yacht Race … Continue reading

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