Category Archives: Day Four

E1 slides into Malta

26/10/10 16:00 Vladimir Prosikhin’sĀ Volvo 70, E1 finished at 12:35 “Wow what a ride!” Commented John Brinkers, as Volvo 70 E1 pulled into the Grand Harbour, Valetta. “I knew that these boars were quick but when we were smoking along it … Continue reading

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Several retirements

25/10/10 11:00 Following the retirement of Piazza Alberto and Quadarella Aldo’s Vismara 42, Nautilus QQ7 late yesterday. Gianluigi Dubbini’s X-55, CAPRICCIRICCI retired this morning along with Leonardo Cattaneo’s Viva 48, Futura. All crew are reported safe and well. 66 yachts … Continue reading

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Alegre finish

26/10/10 10:55 This morning Andre Soriano’s Alegre crossed the finish line just after eight o’clock. Wil Best said that they would have faired better if they had more upwind work in the pressure. He explained that the crew had work … Continue reading

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Second can still be fun

26/10/10 09:00 Just after Ten last night. Mike Slade’s Maxi ICAP Leopard crossed the finish line to finish the race in second place. Obviously they were not content but Slade and his crew where far from disappointed. They knew that … Continue reading

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