Images from the Volvo Singapore In-Port Race

12:25 AM Sun 11 Jan 2009 GMT

'The fleet of Volvo Open 70?s battle around the short and challenging course for the Singapore In-Port Race.' Dave Kneale/Volvo Ocean Race &copy Click Here to view large photo

Torben Grael and his crew on Ericsson 4 won the Singapore in-port race after a thrilling tussle for honours on the finish line. It was a spectacular day of racing in tight, shifty, conditions.

Enjoy these images from the In-Port race from photographers Rick Tomlinson and Dave Kneale.

Overall Singapore In-port Race winners Ericsson 4, skippered by Torben Grael (BRA) - Dave Kneale-Volvo Ocean Race &copy Click Here to view large photo

The fleet of Volvo Open 70’s battle around the short course during the Singapore In-Port Racing. - Rick Tomlinson-Volvo Ocean Race &copy Click Here to view large photo

The fleet of Volvo Open 70’s battle around the short course during the Singapore In-Port Racing. - Rick Tomlinson-Volvo Ocean Race &copy Click Here to view large photo

Telefonica lue skippered by Bouwe Bekking (NED) who finished 3rd overall - Dave Kneale-Volvo Ocean Race &copy Click Here to view large photo

The fleet of Volvo Open 70?s battle around the short course for the second of two Singapore In-Port Races. - Dave Kneale-Volvo Ocean Race &copy Click Here to view large photo

The fleet of Volvo Open 70’s battle around the short course during the Singapore In-Port Racing. - Rick Tomlinson-Volvo Ocean Race &copy Click Here to view large photo

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