Barcelona World Race team Central Lechera Asturiana retires from race

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12:31 PM Thu 14 Apr 2011 GMT

'Fran Palacio and Juan Merediz - Barcelona World Race 2011' Mike Clare / DPPI / Barcelona World Race

Barcelona World Race skippers Juan Merediz and Fran Palacio, onboard Central Lechera Asturiana, have retired from the race due to safety fears. The damage to the ring frame could be repaired by the team, the onset of Southern winter in the Pacific crossing and especially for a Cape Horn passage would be extremely tough and is considered much too risky. Ten days ago Central Lechera Asturiana reported a damage to the ring frame which supports the engine box. The first reaction of Juan Merediz and Fran Palacio was to contact their management team and the sponsor to decide what to ...

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