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Rob McInally to lead Team Finland
11:58am Thursday 3rd December 2009
SOUTHAMPTON skipper Rob McInally has been drafted in to take charge of a yacht in the Clipper Round the World Race.
The 37-year-old will replace Eero Lehtinen as the skipper of Team Finland in the 37,000-mile race, founded by sailing legend Sir Robin Knox-Johnston.
Lehtinen made the decision to retire at the end of leg four due to personal issues.
McInally will take over the reins on January 3.
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