Today London saw the start of the
world's longest ocean race. Twelve racing yachts started their adventure of 40,000 miles, across 6 continents and 16 ports cheered by a large crowd at Tower Bridge and St Katherine Docks.
What is extraordinary about the race is that all the crew members are novices, with little or no experience in sailing. People of all ages, from students to investment bankers, accountants, nurses, film directors and more are attracted by the thrill of the adventure, of being out at sea for 11 months and circumnavigating the world.
I will definitely welcome them back in July 2014 when they return to St Katherine Docks.
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| The yachts have 23m length and were designed by architect Tony Castro |
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| The crowd waiting for the start of the race |
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| First boat to pass through Tower Bridge |
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| Qingdao, China is one of the ports the race will pass through |
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| Samba dancers entartaining the crowd |
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| Empty docks |
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| The race route |
