CAPE TOWN Dec 11 (Reuters) – The Volvo Ocean Race fleet
headed out past Table Mountain and into the unknown on Sunday,
with rough seas overnight and a big decision on the horizon
before the six boats go into anti-piracy stealth mode.
Abu Dhabi, one of three teams forced out of the first leg
with badly damaged boats, were first over the line for the start
of leg two to Abu Dhabi and held the lead all the way round the
inshore course in what should prove a big boost to morale.
Spain’s Telefonica head the overall leaderboard with 37
points after winning Saturday’s in-port race. Camper are three
points behind them in second, with Groupama third on 24.
Abu Dhabi and Puma, who both have nine points ahead of
last-placed Sanya on four, have no more margin for error after
breaking their masts in the first leg.
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