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Volvo Ocean Race Leg 4 - Fast and wet at Cape Horn
Author: Volvo Ocean Race Media
With the leading boats now less than a 100 miles away from Cape Horn, the forecast conditions appear that it will give a fast, but very wet rounding. Winds are currently in from the west at around 20 – 25 knots and are expected to back into the north and increase to 40 knots, giving the V.O. 60s one of their wettest points of sailing. As the fleet then approaches the Falkland Islands, a further 350 miles, the next major tactical decision will be whether to take the inside route or the offshore route. This will depend on the wind speeds and direction, as the boats get closer to the Falklands.
illbruck with around 65 nautical miles to go to Cape Horn has gained another 13 miles on Amer Sports One, in second place, in the last six hours. Tyco, however, has gained on News Corp and with less than one mile separating them, this will make the gains and losses over the next six hours crucial for third place.
Amer Sports Too now has around 660 nautical miles before she reaches Cape Horn.
Position Report: Leg 4, Day 15, 0413 GMT
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- YachtsandYachting.com Volvo Ocean Race Information Page
- www.VolvoOceanRace.org
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