Email Print Clipper 70 fleet refit complete12 Jun 2017The refit process took nine monthsThe last of the 12 Clipper 70ft yachts has completed her refit ahead of the Clipper 2017-18 Round the World Yacht Race.Over the nine-month refit process, Coppercoat has applied specialist antifoul to the hulls and Sta-Lok has overhauled all standing rigging, while the engines, generators, water makers, winches and deck gear have been serviced and updated.Final modifications and improvements include the fitting of sails from Hyde Sails and sets of running rigging comprising over 30 individual halyards, sheets and other control lines per boats by Marlow Ropes.Safety and survival equipment from Ocean Safety and navigation software TIMEZERO by MaxSea will also be used.Simon Johnston, head of maintenance for the Clipper Race, said: “Thanks to the tireless efforts and wide ranging skills of the refit team and the support and engagement all of our suppliers and service providers, modifications and improvements have been made and we’re in great standing to have the fleet in the most evolved state it’s ever been in as we head into this race.”The race will begin on 20 August and finish on 28 July 2018.

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