Barcelona World Race has fast downwind sailing in trade winds for all

11:19 PM Sun 9 Jan 2011 GMT

'Fast downwind sailing in the trade winds - Barcelona World Race' Barcelona World Race &copy

Barcelona World Race's top 10 boats order has been fast sailing in the NE?ly trade winds, one of the most enjoyable stages of round the world racing today. Plunging downwind in winds from 20-25 knots, with the odd stronger gust to keep the helms? on their toes, has provided high speeds for the leading duos who have all been averaging more than 15 knots, and the second half of the fleet at least 10 knots. At such speeds, such as Fran?ois Gabart (FRA) on Foncia reported their top mark so far at 24.3 knots today, full foul weather gear is ...

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by Barcelona World Race