Clipper Round the World Yacht Race's video: Race 6: Prizegiving Ceremony Clipper 2019-20 Race

With the mountainous landscape and the tranquil water of the marina lit by the sunset glow as the backdrop, the Leg 5 race crew gathered at the Subic Bay Yacht Club to celebrate the achievements made on Race 6: The Sanya Tropical Paradise Race. The race was a gripping 3,812nm rollercoaster ride from the Whitsundays, Australia to Subic Bay, Philippines. The route saw the teams complete the first Le Mans start of the Clipper 2019-20 Race, cross the equator for a second time and navigate the varied tropical conditions through the Solomon Sea, into the Pacific Ocean and towards Luzon Strait. WTC Logistics topped the podium for the first time after finishing Race 6: The Sanya Tropical Paradise after a nail-biting finish. Skippered by Rich Gould, alongside first mate Dan Jones, the crew of WTC Logistics overtook five teams in the final few days, including Ha Long Bay, Viet Nam which had led for the majority of the race. The team raced ahead in the Luzon Strait and scooped the victory in spectacular style. Read the full story: https://www.clipperroundtheworld.com/news/article/first-prizegiving-ceremony-of-the-asiapacific-challenge Applications are open for the next edition of the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race, click the link to find out more about becoming Clipper Race Crew: https://www.clipperroundtheworld.com/apply