Some shots from the start of the Clipper 13-14 Yacht race in London, I based myself the wrong side of Tower Bridge really but still found it a great thing to witness.
London start 13-14 Yacht race 1-09-13 by Martin D Stitchener, on Flickr
London start 13-14 Yacht race 1-09-13 by Martin D Stitchener, on Flickr
London start 13-14 Yacht race 1-09-13 by Martin D Stitchener, on Flickr
London start 13-14 Yacht race 1-09-13 by Martin D Stitchener, on Flickr
London start 13-14 Yacht race 1-09-13 by Martin D Stitchener, on Flickr
London start 13-14 Yacht race 1-09-13 by Martin D Stitchener, on Flickr
London start 13-14 Yacht race 1-09-13 by Martin D Stitchener, on Flickr
London start 13-14 Yacht race 1-09-13 by Martin D Stitchener, on Flickr
London start 13-14 Yacht race 1-09-13 by Martin D Stitchener, on Flickr
Dutch tallship The Morgenster passing Canary Wharf London by Martin D Stitchener, on Flickr
London City skyline by Martin D Stitchener, on Flickr
By: duxfordhawk - 9th September 2013 at 09:23
I have always had a fascination with sailing ships and can fully understand why you would want to book a place on one. With me it’s less age stopping more the fact I often get terribly sea sick. I was joking with the wife that if we did the round the world yacht race, we would probably be as sick as dogs by time got to Southend.
By: Lincoln 7 - 9th September 2013 at 09:03
I think Martin, If I were younger, I would apply for a place on one of the “Tall Ships” races, I can just imagine the view from the “Crows Nest”, must be a fantastic experience.They were the days, when men were men, not like today, where Playstations etc rule kids lives.
Jim.
Lincoln .7
By: duxfordhawk - 9th September 2013 at 08:38
With the weather the way it is at times mate, save it for a rainy day.
By: Lincoln 7 - 8th September 2013 at 08:14
Hi Martin. Yes, I still have the jacket, It was a “Spur of the moment” purchase, and I have never worn it.:rolleyes:
Jim.
Lincoln .7
By: duxfordhawk - 7th September 2013 at 23:17
Thanks Jim, I do remember the Whitbread races, I seem to recall being on the Isle of wight one year when the race was passing through the Solent, I was fairly young at the time but remember it being a pretty big event.
Do you still have the jacket?, Glad you like the photos, I chose the wrong position really as only four of the twelve clippers went through Tower bridge, the rest went straight from St Catherine’s dock and down river.
By: Lincoln 7 - 7th September 2013 at 08:41
Once again, you have captured the moment Martin, with some brilliant photos. Thanks for sharing them with us.
Remember the Round The World Whitbread race?, when I was in Falmouth, long after the race had ended, I purchased a new waterproof jacket, made from part of the number 7 boats sail, they even managed to incorporate the “7” at the back of the jacket.
Jim.
Lincoln .7
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