Velux 5 Oceans - Southern Ocean storm set to pummel fleet

11:54 PM Mon 3 Jan 2011 GMT

'The low pressure system approaching the fleet - Credit PredictWind /Yellowbric.
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Velux 5 Oceans skippers were today setting up for a classic Southern Ocean battering as a huge storm speeds towards the fleet. The ocean racers can expect winds of more than 40 knots of breeze and giant swells when the low pressure system sweeps through. Despite enjoying a 200 nautical mile lead on his nearest rivals Zbigniew Gutkowski and Derek Hatfield, it?s been an apprehensive couple of days for sprint leader Brad Van Liew as he prepares his Eco 60 Le Pingouin for the storm, which promises to be a test for both man and boat. 'I?m a little anxious, ...

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