Cyclone warning for Volvo fleet

A tropical storm was barring the way to Abu Dhabi Ocean Racing's hopes of back-to-back victories in the second leg of the Volvo Ocean Race when the fleet returned to the open seas on Wednesday.

There is also the risk of cyclone activity, according to race meteorologist Gonzalo Infante, on the second stage of 10. It will take 22 to 28 days to complete, depending on conditions.

"We have just started the tropical cyclone season in the south Indian Ocean and it seems like we will have plenty of this activity for this leg," he said.