30.04.2007
Bernard Stamm wins the VELUX 5 OCEANS
BERNARD STAMM COMPLETES AN HISTORIC SOLO CIRCUMNAVIGATION AND RACE
VICTORY
Swiss solo sailing legend Bernard Stamm has crossed the finish line of
the VELUX 5 OCEANS in Bilbao (Basque Country) at 17:13:25 local time
(15:13:25 GMT). The defending champion completed the third and final leg
of the VELUX 5 OCEANS onboard CHEMINEES POUJOULAT after a transatlantic
sprint that started in Norfolk (USA) 11 days, 23 hours and 53 minutes
ago.
By finishing and taking first place in the last leg, Bernard Stamm is
confirms his dominant victory in the VELUX 5 OCEANS race, for the second
time of his career. The challenge started on the 22nd of October 2006
when the Swiss skipper left Bilbao with the race of the fleet. Six month
later and after 103 days, 22 hours and 10 minutes at sea, Bernard's
victory marks an historic achievement, with a monumental lead of more
than 14 days on the overall ranking over second place Kojiro Shiraishi.
Quotes and pictures to follow...
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