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THE RUBBER BAND EFFECT
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THE RUBBER BAND EFFECT
The wind finally veered south-east for the front runners Imoca, allowing the skippers to ease the sails and switch from heading to reaching. They eased the ropes to release the horsepower of the boats, hitting 14/15 knots! As the wind is building, the benefit of this fresh air went to the four leaders of the class that jumped on this occasion to dig the gap with their pursuers. However two things could still modify the rankings: the ability of VM Materiaux to reach the Recife way point without tacking, and the weather conditions along the Brazilian coast. These two things could be the gateway that ultimately shakes up the top 7 ranking of the Imoca Class. Cr?pes Whaou! should arrive within 2 days in Bahia ahead of the first Imoca ? Full Story »
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