Velux 5 Oceans - Second sprint delayed due to adverse weather

2:25 PM Sun 12 Dec 2010 GMT

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Velux 5 Oceans - The start of ocean sprint two of the Velux 5 Oceans has been postponed due to adverse weather conditions off the South African coast. Gale force winds and huge seas led to the race committee taking the decision to delay the start because of concerns about the safety of the skippers and their yachts. Race director David Adams said: 'The race committee has taken the decision to postpone the start of ocean sprint two of the Velux 5 Oceans. Currently there are 35 to 40 knot south westerlies and big swells off the coast of Cape ...

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