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Written by Mark Burkes. Former Clipper Race Skipper & Training Skipper. Our opinions are our own. We are in no way connected with or endorsed by Clipper Ventures PLC
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My view of the pros and cons of racing in each leg is based on my experience of the 11/12 Race, 13/14 and 19/20 Races.
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It's good to be able to talk to someone who actually knows. A query about the Neptune boots was answered within 24 hrs. I'm still waiting for the manufacturers to get back to me!
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Mark Clearly knows what he's talking about and his knowledge of the race is unique. Great advice and I'm really impressed with the quality of the products I bought - highly recommended. Thanks for your help!
Phil Brown
Hi Mark. Just wanted to say thanks for the recommendations and help with kit for Leg 3. I had the Le Chameau boots which were fantastic and while I thought the balaclava would be overkill, it turned out to be brilliant (even if it put 20 years on my hearing)!  Cheers.
J.F. Leg 3 (Southern Ocean)

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