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HOT ON THE HEELS
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HOT ON THE HEELS
Tomorrow, Groupama 2 (Orma) should pass under the 1000 miles to race before crossing the line in Bahia, Brazil. In comparison, after 7 days at sea, Ecover (Imoca) will still have 2 000 miles to sail as will Cr?pe Whaou! (Class 50). Pakea Bizka?a (Imoca) and Telecom Italia (Class 40) will be 2 600 miles away from the line. Dzenergy.com (Class 50) is 2900 miles out, the same for Pindar 40 (Class 40). There are a wide range of interpretations that could be made out of theses numbers. Boat and sail designs are at stake (as regards the evolution of the boats) as well as tactics and weather patterns. These are the numbers for today and they should evolve tomorrow...keep an eye on them Full Story »
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