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Orma leader in Bahia (soon), Imoca leader in the Doldrums
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Orma leader in Bahia (soon), Imoca leader in the Doldrums
Groupama 2 should cross the finish line tomorrow morning, if doing such before 13:00 she will break the Transat Jacques Vabre's record set in 2003 (11 days, 23 hours and 10 minutes) by Groupama 1 with the same crew of Franck Cammas and Steve Ravussin. The miles are unfolding quickly under the hulls of the green trimaran, showing averages of 23 knots (4p.m.). But still the drivers are being cautious with their demanding thoroughbreds. They require full attention as the slightest mistake at the helm could cause a scare -- or end their race. At the same moment the green bows should cross the finish line, the leader of the Imoca class should enter the Doldrums some 1, 500 miles from the finish. Full Story »
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