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Ocean Globe sets sail in retro race

MDL’s Ocean Village was buzzing in September as the Ocean Globe Race crews readied for their ‘retro’ circumnavigation, some crews sailing former Whitbread boats from the great days of the race 40 and 50 years ago. The Ocean Globe Race’s start date marked the 50th anniversary of the Whitbread, with many famous veterans of the event, including Sir Clay Blyth, joining a party in the

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