Arrival in Rio | derry-go-round (the world)

The Derry-go-round arrived in Rio late last night, 5th across the finish line but likely to be a final result of 6th place after redress is given to Henri Lloyd for the time taken to complete their water transfer all the way back in the Doldrums. Congratulations!

Derrygoround in Rio

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Half of the fleet have now arrived in Rio, but there are still six boats out there racing, so keep an eye on the race tracker over the coming days.Leaderboard

Invest Africa have accepted a twelfth place in the race which will allow them to motor-sail the remaining miles to Rio and allow them to have a few days to rest, recover and get themselves ready for the crossing to Cape Town that starts on Saturday.

Derry~Londonderry~Doire The Leader Of The Pack

Clipper Race – Race 2 Day 6: Derry~Londonderry~Doire The Leader Of The Pack.

Guess what song is going around in my head now!

Looks like my fellow LePrixSeans on board the good ship Derry~Londonderry~Doire are working hard day and night to keep the boat moving fast towards Rio and have taken over the lead from Henri Lloyd. However, with the boats so close to each other and the Doldrums yet to be crossed, I am sure that leadership of the race will change hands a few more times before the fleets arrival in Brazil.

Race 2 Day 6 Skipper Sean’s report has also be posted.

From Brest To Rio – Race 2

Derry~Londonderry~Doire @LegenDerry_Crew clears the windward mark first as Race 2 starts from France

BTulegrCMAApbok.jpg large— The Clipper Race (@ClipperRace) September 9, 2013

And they are off! Race 2 of the Clipper Race started today, with all 12 yachts embarking on their first ocean crossing. Derry~Londonderry~Doire have had a great start, first to the windward mark and then have been leading the pack… but it’s still early days.

Skipper Sean McCarter said in his report

The Bay of Biscay is looking like it will be a bit hairy, it is a pretty notorious area for bad seas.

“It will be interesting to see who goes into Stealth mode around the Canary Islands to disguise their position and hide their tactics. Where people cross the Equator will also be a big discussion point so there is plenty to think about.”

Derry~Londonderry~Doire

You can follow the race’s progress via the Clipper Race Viewer, which is now using the Yellowbrick Trackers on board – there is also an app for that!

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