The Velux 5 Oceans in Wellington



1:34 AM Sat 29 Jan 2011 GMT
'The Velux 5 Oceans yachts are moored at the Waterfront in Wellington - Velux 5 Oceans' Genevieve Howard
The Velux 5 Oceans has arrived in Wellington for the start of the 5,800-nautical-mile-third leg from the capital to Punta del Este. The four Eco 60 ocean racing yachts are on show at the Race Harbour, alongside the Race Expo at Shed 6 at Queens Wharf everyday until the race restart from 11am to 6pm. The Expo showcases the official Velux 5 Oceans merchandise store, a photographic exhibition, the interactive Maersk Line Climate box and the Velux 5 Oceans grinder ? which stimulates the winches used on the yachts. The Port Nicholson Yacht Club is hosting a ...


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by Genevieve Howard





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