Friday 13 March 2009

VOR: GREEN DRAGON LEG FIVE DAY 27 QFB: received 12.03.09 0430 GMT


Rough seas onboard Green Dragon, on leg 5 of the Volvo Ocean Race, from Qingdao to Rio de Janeiro. Image copyright Guo Chuan/Green Dragon Racing/Volvo Ocean Race.

by Ian Walker (skipper)

We have had a tough time watching the guys ahead pile on the miles as they have ridden a weather system we couldn't get to. We have been patient, positioned ourselves well and now it should be our turn for a while.

The weather ahead is very uncertain and should provide lots of opportunity for those behind to narrow the deficit.

I think any sailor should be nervous about rounding Cape Horn and I am no exception.

It is pretty cold on deck and down below but it could be a lot worse. The guys are in good form and enjoying the downwind sailing.

Volvo Ocean Race

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