Duncan Harding

As a part of the 2025/26 edition of the Clipper Around The World yacht race, Leg 3 is known as ‘Musto’s Blue Ocean Sleigh Ride’ and takes place from Cape Town South Africa to Fremantle Australia, which saw 10 race matched 75ft OA, Cutter Rigged Sloop’s, Open Cockpit mono’s go head to head in this 4,800NM challenge. Skipper - Guy Waites 1st Mate - Diana Vega Port Watch Duncan Harding Karin Nebal Greg Owen Micheal Unold Mikki A Craig Stuart Richie Warren Starboard Watch Andre Bala Andrei Mallauci Peter L Lucas Carol (Caz) Gus B Alessia Guerman 23 days. Lowest Lat 44Deg 21.027 S / 66Deg 36.7 E 77Kts highest recorded gust 55kts continuous recorded wind Water / Water Maker parts transferred over to Power of Seattle around 2,000NM from Freo 13hrs+ of restitution awarded by Race Committee. Race Result : 3rd place = 8 points Scoring Gate : 3rd place = 1 point. Ocean Sprint : Zero points Zero Injuries - also a result ! Wildlife Albatross - loads and many different types Brown birds ? Little white birds Trigger whales Normal whales? Dolphins (no dorsal fin?) Flying fish - incl 1 in my head ! Amazing Stars + Satellites. Southern Cross Upside down Orion’s Belt! Zero commercial shipping Zero aircraft Zero Clipper yachts (aside from Seattle)