Age is a state of mind
The 35,000-mile trip of a lifetime
THE first Clipper Round the World Yacht Race – 35,000 miles of it – took place in 1996 and now comprises 10 boats, each adopted by a city.
The yachts race between 14 ports on five continents before finishing in Liverpool, on July 5, 2008.
The yachts are identical and have a lifespan of about three annual Clipper races. Chinese built because of lower cost, the 68ft long yachts are British designed and engineered. Crew members must be over 18.
Those over 60 must have a doctor’s permission. Cost per person is from £3,400 for the shortest leg, plus £2,950 training; full circumnagivation is £27,000. Further information: Clipper Ventures plc, Unit 1A, Granary & Bakery, Royal Clarence Yard, Weevil Lane, Gosport, Hants, PO12 1FX; tel: 023 9252 6000; info@clipper-ventures.com
