Volvo Ocean Race: MAPFRE suspends racing to repair damaged mast: Volvo Ocean Race team MAPFRE have elected to suspend racing during leg seven of the round-the-world race to repair a damaged section of their mast. MAPFRE have attempted to limit the impact of damage to a section of their mast track that came unglued from the mast five days ago. ✓ Minimum …: Google Alert – “volvo ocean race”
Broken mast piece forces Volvo leader to stop halfway: But today its skipper Xabi Fernández decided to make a more effective repair to the mast track and mainsail, the Volvo Ocean Race said. The penalty for suspending racing is a stand down of at least 12 hours. Crews can use their engine, get assistance and take on equipment to make repairs.: Google Alert – “volvo ocean race”
The Volvo Ocean Race returns to Cape Town in 2017 and will be in the City from 24 November to 10 December. The first of Leg 2 yachts are expected to arrive on 27 November with the start of Leg 3 to Melbourne on 10 December 2017:
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