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AND THEY’RE OFF!

Leg one of the Volvo Ocean Race 2008/2009 from Alicante to Capetown got off to a lightning start in 20-25 knots out of Alicante Bay.  The yachts now face a 6,500nm battle before they reach Capetown.

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Ken Read’s PUMA powering out of Alicante Bay

To-night (Sat) eight hours into Leg one Green Dragon has made significant gains jumping to fourth overall with Kenny Read’s Puma still holding her lead on Ericsson 4 in second place and Ericsson 3 in third.

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The Volvo Ocean Race 2008 fleet leaving Alicante Bay

 

The race can be followed on volvooceanrace.org.

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