Racing yacht flotilla down River Thames

The video discusses a race involving Qingdao and mission performance, highlighting Michael Cole's team and their achievements. It covers the race's details, including the 40,000 nautical miles traveled over 11 months, with nearly 700 crew members from various nations. Some participants took a year off work for this adventure, paying £49,000 to join.

What was the total distance traveled by the boats mentioned in the text?

Describe the composition of the crew that took part in the journey.

How many different nations participated in the journey?

What motivated normal office workers to join the adventure?

What was the financial cost for some participants to travel?