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So near and yet so far - 18 October 2009

The area off the coast of Brazil has turned into a parking lot for the leading pack today. As the teams try to eek out every bit of power from the rapidly diminishing wind, frustration is palpable amongst the skippers.

"So near and yet so far!" exclaims Jamaica Lightning Bolt's skipper, Pete Stirling. "It looks like the five yachts in the leading pack... Read More

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Competition hots up as the wind begins to die - 17 October 2009

As Qingdao emerges from Stealth Mode today it appears that the team's tactic to stay offshore over the past 24 hours has paid off. With a lead on their closest competitor, Hull & Humber, of 68 nautical miles at the midday schedule, Qingdao's skipper Chris Stanmore-Major believes he knows why they have gained the upper hand.

"Having... Read More

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End game - 16 October 2009

This race isn’t over by a long way and there are still some key tactical moves to be played out. Cape Breton Island is still considering playing their stealth card as they get closer to Rio, while Edinburgh Inspiring Capital came out of stealth mode at midday, the bid to steal a march on their closest rivals, Uniquely Singapore, not quite paying off.

Qingdao’s ski... Read More

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Anticipation reaches fever pitch in Rio - 15 October 2009

With the first boat expected to arrive on Sunday, the excitement and anticipation at the Iate Clube do Rio de Janeiro is building. Nestled at the foot of Rio’s iconic Sugar Loaf Mountain and a stone’s throw from Copacabana beach the yacht club is ideally situated and will give the crews a central base from which they can explore the vibra... Read More

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Not so lonely at the front - 15 October 2009

Team Finland is another day and a few hundred miles closer to Rio de Janeiro and it can’t come soon enough for the crew onboard. They know this race is not in the bag yet though – the final stage of this race is hotting up and the leading five yachts are getting closer as each hour goes by.

“We find ourselves looking over our shoulders for the boats... Read More

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