Thursday, 26 August 2010
Sailing Video: Groupama 70 lead the Sevenstar Round Britain & Ireland Race
Following article excerpt taken from Sevenstar RORC website
Author Louay Habib:
[ "....Race leader Groupama had managed to struggle past the light winds around the Isle of Lewis and into fresher north easterly breeze. Getting to the breeze first means that they have opened up an 18 mile lead on rivals Telefónica Azul.
Looking at weather further up the track, the wind speed is due to increase in strength, to as much as 25 knots. Soon enough, the two Volvo Open 70s in the Sevenstar Round Britain and Ireland Race will be launched like guided missiles, speeding down the west coast of Ireland...." ] Written by Louay Habib 26/08/2010
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