16.11.2010
MEDIA ADVISORY:
GUTEK EXPECTED TO ARRIVE IN CAPE TOWN TOMORROW
POLISH ocean racer Zbigniew Gutkowski is set to claim second place in the first leg of the VELUX 5 OCEANS solo round the world race. The 36-year-old, known as Gutek, is expected to cross the finish line off Cape Town tomorrow (Wednesday November 14).
Gutek’s arrival comes just a few days after American Brad Van claimed the top spot in the 7,400 nautical mile race from La Rochelle to Cape Town, the first of five ocean sprints which make up the VELUX 5 OCEANS.
Gutek, a former champion dinghy racer, has impressed from the start of the race, leading the VELUX 5 OCEANS fleet out of La Rochelle and into the Bay of Biscay. He and Brad then began a close fight for first place which lasted just under a month and ended with Brad emerging as the victor.
Today’s midday UTC position report put Gutek’s Eco 60 yacht Operon Racing just over 300 nautical miles from Cape Town, sailing at an average of 10.6 knots. For the latest ETAs go to the VELUX 5 OCEANS Twitter page at www.twitter.com/velux5oceans or our Facebook page
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