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Clipper Round the World Race has unveiled its new Clipper RX fleet of 12 matched 72ft ocean racing yachts. The new yacht concept has been designed by Fish Marine Design | Composites (MDC) in Hampshire with hull lines by world-famous British naval architect Nigel Irens, incorporating a new distinctive bow shape. Clipper RX components have been sourced from leading UK and international manufacturers. The hulls of the 12-strong fleet are being built at a shipyard in Qingdao, China, and will start t