Cap Istanbul 2010 - A matter of speed

8:29 PM Tue 28 Sep 2010 GMT

'Cap Istanbul 2010' Jacques Vapillon ?

Cap Istanbul 2010 Leg 2 update. While most boaters dislike travelling upwind, this is often very soothing for racers, who see the occasion to manage their nerves. Playing with the vaguaries of the wind is often a matter of timing and being in phase with the variations in direction. Fran?ois Gabart (Skipper Macif 2010) has all the qualities of a highly skilled tango dancer at this little game. Since early last night, the wind has gradually turned to the east, forcing the fleet of spinnakers to find upwind. Above all, this is the finest knowledge of sailing. But speed is ...

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