Bristol Clipper Wins Race 15

Bristol Clipper crossed the finishing line at 05:00 (GMT) today, Sunday 23rd September 2001, to win Race 15 of The Times Clipper 2000.

The remainder of the fleet are beating up to the finish now, with the wind NE up to force 4, backing to the NNE force 3 later. Liverpool Clipper is now well south of London and the different tactics will determine this close battle for second place.

Jersey Clipper now holds a narrow lead over Leeds, Glasgow and Plymouth but all these four are in a tight group.

Yacht Distance to finish and Earliest ETA at 07:44 BST

Liverpool Clipper 26 miles 12:30 BST
London Clipper 26 miles 12:30 BST
Jersey Clipper 38 – 42 miles 14:00 BST
Plymouth Clipper 38 – 42 miles 14:00 BST
Glasgow Clipper 38 – 42 miles 14:00 BST
Leeds Clipper 38 – 42 miles 14:00 BST
Portsmouth Clipper 68 miles 18:00 BST