16.01.2011
BRAD VAN LIEW CLAIMS VICTORY IN VELUX 5 OCEANS SPRINT TWO
Brad with Wyatt and Tate - Ainhoa Sanchez
OCEAN SPRINT 2, DAY 31
American skipper increases lead in The Ultimate Solo Challenge
AMERICAN solo ocean racer Brad Van Liew today made it two wins from two ocean sprints as he sailed into Wellington, New Zealand, to claim victory in second sprint of the VELUX 5 OCEANS solo round the world yacht race. For the 42-year-old from Charleston, South Carolina, it brought to an end a gruelling month-long slog through the Southern Ocean from Cape Town in South Africa alone on his Eco 60 yacht Le Pingouin.
During the leg, the second of five that make up the VELUX 5 OCEANS, Brad sailed 7,682 nautical miles in 30 days, nine hours and 49 minutes at an average speed of 10.53 knots. His win earns him the maximum 12 points and places him firmly at the top of the VELUX 5 OCEANS leaderboard after two ocean sprints. Read more....
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Foto: Ainhoa Sanchez/w-w-i.com
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