Listen & read
The GLOBE40 fleet launches from Recife, Brazil, at 2:00 PM local time for Leg 6, the final showdown. CREDIT MUTUEL and BELGIUM OCEAN RACING - CURIUM are tied on points after seven months of fierce competition. BARCO BRASIL leads the Classic Class40 standings, but WILSON and FREE DOM are close behind, separated by just 4 and 8 points, respectively.
Competitors face 3,745 nautical miles to Lorient, but the route could stretch to 4,500 miles depending on the Azores. The notorious Doldrums loom early, promising challenges ahead. Previous races saw winds reaching 65 knots near the Azores, while the North Atlantic's volatile conditions add to the suspense.
This leg encapsulates an epic rivalry between CREDIT MUTUEL's Ian Lipinski and BELGIUM OCEAN RACING - CURIUM's Jonas Gerckens, with a dramatic finish in store.
Comments (0)