Van Liew's sailing weapon hits the water in Charleston

6:16 AM Wed 18 Aug 2010 GMT

'Sole US Entry in Velux 5 Oceans Race Takes Huge Step Forward In Round The World Campaign' Team Lazarus

Solo American sailboat racer Brad Van Liew and his devoted support team can score one victory already in their campaign to win the gruelling Velux 5 Oceans 2010-2011 race, as today they officially re-launched the completely refitted Eco 60 racing yacht Le Pingouin. The team splashed the boat at Detyens Shipyard and motored down the Cooper River to its new home at Seabreeze Marina on the Charleston Peninsula. 'I can't explain how grateful I am for the amazing support of the marine industry, the Charleston community and my incredible shore team,' said Van Liew, shortly after the mast was lowered ...

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