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Cork steals the lead - 06 November 2009

Having crept closer and closer to Hull & Humber throughout the last two days, at midnight cork stole the lead from the English boat and this morning the Irish team continues to put the miles between them and the rest of the fleet. Cork’s crew really have the bit between their teeth, undaunted by several set backs on this race – or perhaps more determined beca... Read More

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Cork penalised one point - 04 November 2009

The Race Committee has today announced a one point penalty for Cork, Ireland. The punishment follows Cork’s use of their engine during Race 2 from La Rochelle to Rio de Janeiro.

The team switched on and engaged their engine during the race in order to avoid a fishing fleet at a time when they were untangling a major spinnaker wrap. Skipper, Richie Fearon... Read More

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Judgement Day - 19 September 2009

The Race Committee has issued its ruling on the protests on cork and Hull & Humber following both teams’ contravention of the sailing instructions for Race 1. The findings have an impact on the results of Race 1, dropping Hull & Humber back from third to sixth position and cork from second to third.

Race Director Joff Bailey explains, “In the Race Office... Read More

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