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Seattle Pacific Challenge - The toughest leg of 2015-16 Clipper Race

by Clipper Round the World on 26 Apr 2016
Seattle Pacific Challenge - Qingdao leads Parade of Sail Claire Glancy
2015 -16 Clipper Round the World Yacht Race - The Seattle Pacific Challenge was felt by many to be the toughest leg of the 2015-16 edition of the Clipper Race so far.

This short video was filmed with the team of Visit Seattle, yet it captures the spirit of all crew who experienced crossing the 'Mighty Pacific' - three words to sum it up? - Courage, resilience, love.

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