Fewer boats but more competition
China Daily | Updated: 2011-10-28 08:08
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Casey Smith of Australia calls distances from the bow of PUMA Ocean Racing, powered by BERG Propulsion, at the start of the qualifying race off Alicante, Spain, on Oct 7. Qualifying for the Volvo Ocean Race featured boats running through various technical tests, ahead of the in-port race on Saturday. Ian Roman / Volvo Ocean Race photo Via AP Images |
When sailing's premier around-the-world race launches in Spain this weekend, it will feature six boats - the smallest field in the event's history, but also one of the most closely matched
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