The eight yachts in the Clipper 2002 will start the seventh leg of the race from Yokohama to Shanghai tomorrow at 1400 local time (0500 GMT).

After six races and four different winners so far, Jersey currently lead the series with 39 points closely followed by Bristol with 34 points and London with 31 points. The leading yachts on this 925 nautical mile leg are expected into Shanghai on Saturday 22 March.