The biennial Clipper Round the World Yacht Race is the largest amateur yacht race in the world. Some 670 crew members from across the world, aboard 12 yachts, participated in the 2013-2014 event. Photo provided to China Daily

Song served as a crew member on board Qingdao, which was one of 12 international yachts taking part in the 2013-14 Clipper Round the World Yacht Race. Photo provided to China Daily