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Clipper yachts arrive in France

The Clipper Round the World Yachts have arrived in Brest after the first leg of the round-the-world race.

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Clipper race round-the-world route

The Clipper Race route Credit: Clipper

Take a look at the mammoth round-the-world route Clipper race participants will embark on when they set off from London next Sunday.

The epic 40,000 mile race will visit 6 continents and take 11 months to complete. Contestants will travel over 8 journey legs to Brazil through France, then on to Australia, South-East Asia, China, the USA then back home through Central America.

Boats are arriving in St Katharine Docks later today to prepare for the race, which will be the first time London has ever hosted a round-the-world sailing event.

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