December 12, 2024
PSP Logistics leaves China for start of Leg 6  photo courtesy Clipper Round the World Race
PSP Logistics leaves China for start of Leg 6 photo courtesy Clipper Round the World Race/ © Olli Geibel

Leg 6/Race 10 of the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race has restarted after fog required the fleet, which left China on Sunday, to motor-sail until conditions improved this morning.

The fog lifted enough by first light this morning allowing teams to officially start the 5,600 mile race from Qingdao to San Francisco, USA.

Henri Lloyd skipper Eric Holden organised a Le Mans start which took place at 08:50 local time Tuesday (0050 UTC).

After a clean start, the fleet is currently passing beneath South Korea, just under 300 miles from the waypoint beneath Sata Misaki lighthouse on the southern tip of mainland Japan.

Derry~Londonderry~Doire, and Old Pulteney currently lead the pack, just one mile ahead of Invest Africa andJamaica Get All Right.

As the fleet turns north along the Japanese coastline, the Kuroshio Current or ‘Black Current’ (a strong north flowing current that appears a deeper blue than the sea through which it flows) will bring stronger, northerly winds, expected to both propel and challenge the teams as they approach the formidable North Pacific Ocean.

Leg 6 includes an Ocean Sprint and Scoring Gate, allowing teams the chance to pick up bonus points along the course. All teams will also be entitled to two periods of Stealth Mode – once activated, that particular yachts position will be hidden from the Race Viewer for 24 hours for attempted tactical gain.

PSP Logistics set off for the revised start line for Leg 6, Race 10 this morning after a late start following several setbacks in Race 9.
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QINGDAO, China. 09-MAR-2014; Clipper Ventures Round The World race stopover in Qingdao China © Olli Geibel
QINGDAO, China. 09-MAR-2014; Clipper Ventures Round The World race stopover in Qingdao China © Olli Geibel
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