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09.10.2008, 12:41

Quick-fix: Team Russia’s yacht back in time for world race

Team Russia’s boat has won its battle to be ready for the start of the Volvo Ocean Race after it had been damaged in a collision last weekend. It was returned to the water on Wednesday after four days of being patched-up.

Spain's Telefonica Blue and US Puma Puma (AFP Photo / Diego Tuson) 05.10.2008, 19:55

Russian crash hits hopes for Volvo Ocean Race

The around the world Volvo Ocean Race warm-up in the Spanish port of Alicante has seen one of the worst possible starts for Team Russia. Its yacht, Kosatka, was damaged in a crash with another boat, and now faces a quick repair job before the start of the

AFP Photo / Maria Muina 20.10.2008, 18:08

Yachting: Russia in doldrums in Volvo race

The first leg of the Volvo Ocean Race has reached a crucial stage. It’s ten days since the eight yachts set out from Alicante in Spain en route to Cape Town, and the Russia boat is second last.

Ericsson 4 (AFP Photo / Rick Tomlinson) 01.11.2008, 04:05

Yachting record broken in Volvo race

On Day 20 of the round-the-world Volvo Ocean Race, the Swedish Ericsson 4 yacht became the first single-hulled boat ever to travel 600 nautical miles in just 24 hours. The extreme weather only made the performance even more impressive.

Team Russia catching leaders in Volvo Ocean Race

Published: 24 October, 2008, 10:54


AFP Photo / Maria Muina

As the yachts in the Volvo Ocean Race continue to make their way down the Atlantic, Team Russia have been improving on their performance. They are closing in on the leaders but are still in need of points.

 
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