Barcelona World Race - Headwinds halt Central Lecherias

1:43 AM Sun 5 Dec 2010 GMT

'Barcelona World Race - Headwinds halt Central Lecherias' Manuel Medir

Barcelona World Race - Strong easterly Levante headwinds in the Straits of Gibraltar have meant that Fran Palacio (ESP) and the delivery crew on Central Lechera Asturiana have had to stop temporarily in Porto Sherry by Cadiz to await an improvement in the weather. Sailing under only short jury rig and engine, it was decided that trying to get through Gibraltar against contrary winds of more than 30 knots was not a viable proposition. A short respite has been required as the team make progress on their challenge to be on the start line for the Barcelona World Race after ...

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