Extreme Sailing Series Act 1 victory to the French

7:14 PM Thu 24 Feb 2011 GMT

'Extreme Sailing Series 2011. Act 1. Muscat. Oman
Picture shows Groupe Edmond De Rothschild celebrating after winning. Skipper Pierre Pennec with teammates Christophe Espagnon,Thierry Fouchier and Herve Cunningham' Lloyd Images ? Click Here to view large photo

Extreme Sailing Series Act 1 at The Wave, Muscat, Oman. It was a classic finish as the all-French team of Groupe Edmond de Rothschild clinched victory in the final double point?s race at the end of an astonishing 32 races over five days. 'I didn?t know what to expect in terms of emotion in the case of victory, I didn?t have time to digest it as my crew threw me in the water,' said an emotional Pierre Pennec who was in tears at the finish. 'I am very emotional as it?s a lot of work, a lot of personal investment. ...

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