Barcelona World Race - Groupe Bels gains



10:03 AM Sun 23 Jan 2011 GMT
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Barcelona World Race update. Showing the way to first gateway to the south, Foncia remains in the lead of the Barcelona World Race as the widespread slowdown across the fleet continues. Michel Desjoyeaux and Francois Gabart?s (FRA) pace has eased to just under a 13 knot average overnight, with their near rivals Virbac Paprec 3 matching them closely. Jean-Pierre Dick and Loick Peyron (FRA) yesterday spoke of how they would take the opportunity of some lighter winds to thoroughly check over the boat before the Southern Oceans. However, whilst the speeds may have eased the competition with first-placed Foncia has ...


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