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3rd & 7 37yd

Groupama, Puma and Camper, check the tracker

by Atanur 6/15/2012 8:56:47 AM
groupama was by far the most interesting boat to follow, making a lot of tactical options.
followed by Puma who was always impressive but more conservative

by cortosam 6/15/2012 8:56:50 AM
Groupama is lined up perfectly! Sorry for Puma but Camper is in a better position (and therefore going faster). Puma may even need to gibe twice to finish.

by Captaink 6/15/2012 8:57:01 AM
@Capt - I agree - hence my earlier comment about Camper surely not losing 2nd with their positional advantage.

by Mark 6/15/2012 8:58:10 AM
@VORw Camper team. They are modest, pack of sea wolves. They just sail. No huge PR etc.

by redkiwi 6/15/2012 8:58:48 AM
@VOR;can you support live finish and so,what at time UTC it starts?With compliments,Rinze,Holland.

by Rinze Holland 6/15/2012 8:58:49 AM
Not imoressed by boats ... never seen a VOR with so many boat isues. There´s something terribly wrong with this V70 design.

by Michael R 6/15/2012 8:59:09 AM
@Rinze Holland We're hoping to bring you guys a live video interview with the winning skipper as they cross the line - so stay tuned!

by Volvo Ocean Race writer 6/15/2012 8:59:57 AM
It seems to me Tele are not laying the line with their current heading. I was under the impression they did not have an operational starboard rudder to gybe with?

by Mark 6/15/2012 9:00:02 AM
Impressive how Puma and Camper are generally close with different boats and options

by Pierre-Louis 6/15/2012 9:00:07 AM
Speeds of over 30 knots in a monohull and finishes within minutes, whats not to be impessed about?

by Big Camper Fan 6/15/2012 9:00:35 AM
@michael R, I agree, way too many breakdowns

by Kikon 6/15/2012 9:00:39 AM
Why groupama so faster...compared to the others?

by Kikon 6/15/2012 9:00:41 AM
@Michael - these guys are sailing on the edge with cutting edge boats - not surprising we've had breakages - perhaps longer stopovers are required - eg 3 days in Auckland was ridiculously short considering they were facing the longest and arguably toughest leg to Brazil after.

by Mark 6/15/2012 9:01:29 AM
On the other hand, imprfessive efforts by shore teams just because of all these breakdowns!

by Michael R 6/15/2012 9:02:08 AM
Correct

by Kikon 6/15/2012 9:03:03 AM
@Michael There was almost as much damage in the other Whitbreads but the larger fleet meant you didn't notice it as much.

by murray 6/15/2012 9:05:02 AM
@Michael R you must be joking, sailing has advanced to the point where you need to know how hard to push the break sometimes.

by SUI208 6/15/2012 9:05:06 AM
Furthermore I am very much impressed by Groupama team. I admire the way they sail straight lines in these heavy circumstance. Just check the lines theu have sailed in this leg and in the southern ocean. They sail so much more efficient lines. This must be the reason why they´re winning this VOR.

by Michael R 6/15/2012 9:05:31 AM
Abu Dhabi mentioned speeds between 38 and 45 Knots!! and big sharp waves. design for that and be quick through the doldrums which get crossed 4 times.

by SUI208 6/15/2012 9:06:24 AM
@Michael R and VOR;I agree Michael;shorecrew is like pitcrew in Formula one;JIT management,no room for errors,top organisation also in logistics.Maybe VOR can give some more exposure to issue shorecrews?Some look bihind?

by Rinze Holland 6/15/2012 9:07:12 AM
@SU True, but that's the reaso why these boats should be more safe!

by Michael R 6/15/2012 9:07:40 AM
@Rinze Je hebt gelijk, landgenoot.

by Michael R 6/15/2012 9:08:28 AM
It's still a race and they are safe! Even given the major damage some of these boats suffered every single one made it to port safe.

by Mark 6/15/2012 9:08:40 AM
Life at the edge, guess that's what it entails.....

by Kikon 6/15/2012 9:09:50 AM
Sanya had their stern torn open in the southern Ocean for example.

by Mark 6/15/2012 9:09:51 AM
@MichaelR You're dreaming. The reason we're all watching the race is for the high speeds. No audience for slow heavy boats trudging around the planet at 10kn!!

by NZL2691 6/15/2012 9:10:01 AM
Camper deserves more than anyone else that 2nd place. The only team who could hold the mast up during all legs. lost twice just with a fraction on the finish from Telefonica. They went most northerly into the storm to have the best angle and made a perfect gybe last night. Alors, Café with cream for these guys ! Chapeau ! Harts off !

by dd 6/15/2012 9:10:11 AM
They went most northerly cause they needed it more than the other, camper needed to risk more.....

by Kikon 6/15/2012 9:11:09 AM
I give Sanya, Sanderson and crew alot of credit. They never give up, even with a slower generation boat. Good on ya, boys.

by Rudderman 6/15/2012 9:11:59 AM
To all and@Michael;thx,the VOR regulations are to be downloaded,its only 62 pages in pdf,see no construction notes for rudder construction in detail.Is it foam- or nomex hexagonal sandwich core?

by Rinze Holland 6/15/2012 9:12:00 AM
This has been the best Volvo ever so I would suggest
Having 1 design yachts for the

by Tom D 6/15/2012 9:12:10 AM
Ahoy VOR Media guys - Now where are the chopters to deliver live footage today from epic conditions close to shore ?

by stoertebaeker 6/15/2012 9:12:37 AM
Is puma loosing ground to camper????

by Kikon 6/15/2012 9:13:35 AM
@Rudderman, couldnt agree more sterling effort from Sanya

by Big Camper Fan 6/15/2012 9:13:57 AM
yes Kikon - the angles always suggested it had to happen

by Mark 6/15/2012 9:13:58 AM
i think so kikon, go camper

by Jacob 6/15/2012 9:14:13 AM
@stoertebaeker Ahoy back - we're sending up a helicopter shortly to capture the boats coming in

by Volvo Ocean Race writer 6/15/2012 9:14:35 AM
Hmmmmmm so no chance to overtake, given then angles

by Kikon 6/15/2012 9:14:41 AM
no bt either gud or bad depending on who u support

by Jacob 6/15/2012 9:15:10 AM
it's even possible puma wont make the line direct Kikon

by Mark 6/15/2012 9:15:15 AM
Ah, ok, great, thanks !!

by stoertebaeker 6/15/2012 9:15:19 AM
Camper moved ahead of Puma by around a mile...darn. Come on, Ken, gun it.

by Rudderman 6/15/2012 9:15:20 AM
I feel for telefonica. massive setback

by Luca 6/15/2012 9:15:21 AM
3 nm between them now

by Michael R 6/15/2012 9:15:28 AM

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