La Solitaire du Figaro: fourth leg to start tomorrow, tension high



6:14 PM Sun 15 Aug 2010 GMT
'La Solitaire du Figaro' Courcoux-Marmara/Le Figaro
La Solitaire du Figaro 2010's fourth and decisive leg will start from Kinsale tomorrow at 14.00. The 44 skippers will have to deal with the last 435 miles to Cherbourg and weather conditions are expected to be fairly tough, for a fast passage to the finish. Armel Le Cleac'h is still solidly in the lead but his competitors will surely play their cards right to be on the highest step of the podium. Rule one: good manoeuvres and no breakages. The long stopover in quiet and friendly Kinsale is nearly over, after resting, enjoying the scenery, the hospitality or some ...


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by Sabina Mollart-Rogerson




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