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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.

AFP Photo / Maria Muina 24.10.2008, 10:54

Team Russia catching leaders in Volvo Ocean Race

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.

Yachting record broken in Volvo race

Published: 01 November, 2008, 04:05


Ericsson 4 (AFP Photo / Rick Tomlinson)

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.

 
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