Velux 5 Oceans - Christophe Bullens returns to Cape Town again

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8:09 PM Wed 22 Dec 2010 GMT

'Christophe Bullens (right) checks his rudder system, prior to the start of Ocean Sprint 2 of the Velux 5 Oceans, in Cape Town.' Velux 5 Oceans &copy Click Here to view large photo

Velux 5 Oceans skipper Christophe Bullens is returning to Cape Town again following more issues onboard his yacht Five Oceans of Smiles too. The Belgian singlehander discovered problems with the boat's mast track as he was putting a reef into the mainsail in strong winds off the tip of South Africa. It is the second time Christophe has returned to port since the second ocean sprint of the Velux 5 Oceans started from Cape Town on December 16. Initially he was forced to head back after developing problems with the rudders and the electrics on Five Oceans of Smiles too. ...

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