Barry Moore's Clipper Round The World Challenge

In July 2011 I left Southampton on the Gold Coast Australia entry in the 11-12 Clipper Round the World Yacht Race (a 40,000 n/mile race around the globe). I made it to Rio then on to Cape Town across the Southern Ocean to WA, but a shoulder injury forced me out of the race. Challenging, tiring, frightening and rewarding - this blog has allowed me to share the journey. Humorous, determined, mad and adventurous – just some of the words to describe my crewmates. What an adventure!

Tuesday, August 16, 2011

Race 1 Images - Southampton to Madeira

BAMO and the Gold Coast Australia team at the farewell function in Southampton

Hi 5s

Gold Coast Australia Leg 1 team - Richie the skipper is far left, BAMO is second from right.

BAMO stands back against the rail just prior to Race 1 start

Farewell Southampton!

Gold Coast Australia is dwarfed by HMS Illustrious

Relaxing on the rail

The magnificent pre-start parade out of Southampton

An early glimpse of things to come

Winners are grinners!

Skipper Richie (far right) leads the celebrations for the team's Race 1 win.

Check out the joker in the second row wearing the tea cozy on his head!

Gold Coast Australia heading for the start line

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