Southend-on-Sea, UK. 31st Aug, 2015. Yachts leaving the start line of the Clipper Round the World race at Southend Pier head on the first leg of their 40,000 mile, 11 month race. The race is in aid of childrens’ charity UNICEF. Twelve yachts are competing, each with a crew of 22 – only the skipper is professional, and the remainder amateurs, many of whom will be sailing for the first time Credit: Terence Mendoza/Alamy Live News

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