LEG 9 LORIENT TO GOTHENBURG
I started writing the blog exactly one hour before the start of Leg 9 of the Volvo Ocean Race. As such I needed to plot the current positions of the fleet, displayed below. My money has been on Dongfeng Race Team from the very start and by the looks of things Abu Dhabi is set to win if all goes well with her. Even if Abu Dhabi race team retires from leg 9 of the Volvo Ocean Race, Dongfeng would need to at least finish second to win the overall VOR, but that seems very unlikely because of its 8 point penalty and since she finished last in the Lisbon to Lorient race. Team brunel however also stands a great chance of winning but only if Abu Dhabi race team retires or arrives at Gothenburg last and they get there first. But, because of the pit-stop at The Hague, one never knows what's in store. But first they need to get throught the english channel between Calais and Dover.
Right now the fleet is waiting to start and the VOR broacast has just gone live. The distance to Gothengurg is only 960 nautical miles and equates to roughly 7 days of sailing including the 24hr pitstop and start delay. They countdown has started .. 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1, Bang and they're off. Bon Voyage to te fleet and may the best team win. Below are the first pics of Leg 9.
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| Overall Race results |
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| In-Port Race Results |
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| The Volvo Ocean Race Route and Distance Map |
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