03.06.2006
LEG EIGHT DAY 2, 2200 GMT POSITION REPORT
LEVEL PEGGING
As the fleet sailed passed the Lizard and Land’s End earlier this evening, they were less than half a mile from the Cornish coastline, making spectacular viewing for anyone looking out to sea.
Over the last 6 hours, boat speeds have averaged 5-10 knots with ABN AMRO ONE (Mike Sanderson) briefly touching the highest speed of 17 knots.
Ericsson Racing Team (Neal McDonald), Pirates of the Caribbean (Paul Cayard) and Brasil 1 (Torben Grael) have been fighting a very close battle over the last few hours. The leader board has changed several times with all three boats currently positioned neck and neck. Just behind the leaders, both ABN AMRO yachts have their own jostling match to contend with. Only one mile separates ABN AMRO ONE and ABN AMRO TWO (Sebastien Josse).
As the fleet leave the English coastline and head across the Irish Sea, the high pressure system centred just to the west of the Scilly Isles, means the fleet may see a further drop in wind speed. However, concentration and sail trim will be crucial with such close racing carrying on through the night.
Lizzie GreenPress Officer at race headquarters:
Tel: +44 1489 554 832, Mob: +44 7801 185 320
Email: lizzie.green@volvooceanrace.org mailto:lizzie.green@volvooceanrace.org
Sophie Luther Press Assistant at race headquarters
Mob: +44 7956 285548 email: sophie.luther@volvooceanrace.org
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