The Clipper Race: Some lesser known, jaw-dropping statistics
There’s no other race in the world quite like the Clipper Race. It’s a race that takes participants around the world and challenges every facet of their being, from the physical to the emotional to the mental. Teams board yachts and conquer the seas through several legs. Image source: sail-world.com Here are some of the lesser known, jaw-dropping numbers of the race. 1. Since the race is physically demanding, there are 224 types of medical supplies on each boat to make sure everyone is safe and in shape. 2. On an average, participants spend a little more than 500 hours on the boats during the race. 3. Depending on the year, the total number of Clipper Race participants may exceed 650, with the average age being 46. 4. Over 1,400 meters of rope is used in rigging a single boat. Overall, the rope weighs over 190 kilograms. Ropes are made of Dyneema, which is lighter than traditional ropes. 5. If one were to combine all the sails of a Clipper 70 yacht, it would cover...