London, UK. 30 August 2015. Seattle, one of the twelve yachts competing in the Clipper Round the World race, leave their moorings in St. Katherine's Dock for their journey down the River Thames for the start of their 40,000 mile, 11 month race. Each yacht comprises a crew of 22 - professional skipper and the remainder amateurs, many of whom had never sailed before taking up the challenge. Credit: Stephen Chung / Alamy Live News

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Location: City Hall, London, UK
Photo credit: © Stephen Chung / Alamy / Afripics
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