Ericsson 4 Leads Passage to India
Ericsson 4 remains firmly on course to extend its lead in the Volvo Ocean Race as the second leg from Cape Town to Cochin draws to a close. The Swedish boat has dominated the rest of the fleet since it left South Africa on November 15, and after coming through a traumatic time in the Southern Ocean during which several yachts were badly damaged, is expected to arrive in India way ahead of its rivals on Sunday November 29. Torben Grael's crew, winners of the first leg from Alicante to Cape Town, made massive gains on Wednesday November 26 after benefitting from winds carried by a well-positioned rain shower, while its challengers were slowed by the Doldrums, the low-pressure areas where prevailing winds are calm.
Ericsson 4
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GV Ericsson sailing Phil Jameson sailing with safety helmet on Close up of Phil Jameson with safety helmet on Ericsson sailing shots IV Brad Jackson (English) onboard IV Tony Mutter (English) onboard Torben Grael and Jules Salter by navigation screen (English commentary) Torben Grael looking at map
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