Barcelona World Race - Caffari and Corbella escape upwind conditions



11:55 AM Fri 4 Feb 2011 GMT
'GAES Centros Auditivos - Barcelona World Race' Barcelona World Race ?
Barcelona World Race update from Gaes Centros Auditivos. Having battled upwind for the last few days, it is a case of ?TGI Friday? for the only all female crew of the Barcelona World Race having finally been given some respite as they make progress in a south easterly direction. For Caffari and Corbella, this calmer period will allow them to check over Gaes Centros Auditivos for any damage caused by the potentially boat breaking conditions they have been experiencing. Early this morning, Caffari reported: 'What a difference a day makes! Life onboard is happier and easier. The sea state and ...


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by Coralie Rassinoux





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