05.05.2007
Unai Basurko finishes 4th in the final leg
UNAI BASURKO BACK HOME AND WELCOMED AS A HERO
Basque solo sailing skipper Unai Basurko has crossed the finish line of
the VELUX 5 OCEANS in Bilbao (Basque Country) at 10:03:45 local time
(08:03:45 GMT). The 34 year old sailor completed the third and final leg
of the VELUX 5 OCEANS onboard PAKEA after a transatlantic sprint that
started in Norfolk (USA) 17 days, 16 hours and 43 minutes ago.
The challenge started on the 22nd of October 2006 when the fleet left
Bilbao. Six month later and after 158 days, 18 hours and 25 minutes at
sea, Unai's result marks an extraordinary achievement. The result
guarantees third place overall in the race, knocking Sir Robin
Knox-Johnston off the podium. Hundreds of spectator boats greeted PAKEA,
despite torrential rain and thunder.
Quotes and pictures to follow...
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