The Ocean Race - sailing (Wikipedia)
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Whitbread Round the World Race 1985-86: The Whitbread Round the World Race of 1985-86 was a mult-person sailing race made up of 15 yachts, sailing 4 legs, with no in-port races. Fifteen boats started out from Southampton on 28 September 1985 for the around-the-world race. The yacht Drum was owned by the pop star Simon Le Bon, who was onboard for the finish. For more information see This Wikipedia page.

Wikipedia page for the Ocean Race sailing race
The Ocean Race - sailing (Wikipedia)
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