April 2010 - Keppel Corporation

36 Empowering LivesRacing to PanamaPowered by favourable winds, the Keppel-sponsored Uniquely Singapore is enrouteto Panama.After a restful stopover inSan Francisco, California, theClipper Race have returnedto the serious business ofsailing around the globe.They will travel some3,329 miles, or over5,357 km, to Panama. Thecountry’s tropical climate willbe a welcome change forthe crews, who had bravedicy temperatures andblistering winds to get toCalifornia.Californian Governor ArnoldSchwarzenegger was at thesend off ceremony to givethe Clipper fleet hisblessings. He said, “Thisevent brings togetherenthusiastic sailors for a greatcompetition. Everyone herehas trained hard to be readyfor this once-in-a-lifetimeopportunity and you can beproud of what you haveaccomplished so far. To allthe participants, I wish youthe best of luck and happysailing.”When the starting hornAfter a restful stay in San Francisco, Uniquely Singapore heads out to sunshiny PanamaKeppelite I April 2010