Volvo Ocean Race 2011-2012 - Groupama 4 qualifies

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7:11 PM Wed 22 Jun 2011 GMT

'Groupama 4 Qualifier - Volvo Ocean Race 2011-12' ? Yann Riou - Groupama sailing team Click Here to view large photo

Groupama 4 has completed the Volvo Ocean Race 2011-12 2,023 mile qualifier course and is now officially qualified for the next edition of the Volvo Ocean Race. Ultimately, 2,138 miles were covered at the average speed of 15.5 knots. Tired but happy with their sailing, the crew took the time out, at 0400 hours this morning, to review this first long offshore experience. 'We encountered all the necessary weather conditions to make this a good qualifier. We left Lorient close-hauled in breezy conditions as far as Cape Finisterre. The descent of Portugal involved a reach and then we encountered upwind ...

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