Saturday, December 15, 2007

Barcelona World Race Sailor Info: Hugo Boss catches up


Summary: Hugo Boss makes gains now 120 miles from lead, gaining over 100 miles in 24 hours.

Details:
  • Hugo Boss is now within 120 miles of Paprec Vibrac.
  • Hugo Boss had a 24 hour mile run of 389 miles to PV's 276.
  • Veolia is still moored in the Kerguelen Islands working on engine issues.

References: Iceberg Images

Weather: W 20 to 25 knots at 50 degrees south

Quotes:

Damian Foxall: "“Hugo Boss has sailed up with the new breeze, We expected to take a big hit and we expect it to keep going for a while yet, but even though we knew it was coming, to wake up and see 75 to 100 miles go in an evening is pretty tough.”

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