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Interview with Qingdao skipper, Chris Brooks

by Clipper Round the World Race 5 Mar 2022 16:55 GMT From March 2022
Qingdao Skipper Chris Brooks at the helm this week © Clipper Race

We caught up with Qingdao Skipper, Chris Brooks, here in Subic Bay.

Listen to him telling us about the race so far, incredible weather conditions and wildlife experienced whilst on board and of course the excitement of the build up to Race Restart.

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