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Picture gallery: Final race preparations
The Spirit of Hong Kong crew have trained long and hard for their round-the-world adventure. They put the finishing touches to the 72ft race yacht and prepare themselves for the biggest challenge of their lives.
Storm-proof?: The crew step into their some of their shiny new kit
Taking stock: Katherine unpacks the carefully planned food supplies for the trip
Which way is Boston?: Mario stands at the helm of the 72ft yacht
Decked out: Jennie and Mario take some well-earned rest before the real work begins
Team spirit: Katherine and Ingrid do some crew bonding over a glass of wine or two
Sunset over the Solent: The crew keeps warm by singing Knees Up Mother Brown
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