Leg 4 Of The Volvo Ocean Race Gets Under Way

Leg 4 of the Volvo Ocean Race has got under way after the in port racing at Sanya marina. Team Telefonica have taken an early lead in the race to new Zealand. The teams were given a spectacular send off with Chinese dragon dancers and New Zealand Maori performers.

With little historical data to call on, the 5220 nautical mile Leg 4 from Sanya to Auckland is cited by many of the skippers and navigators as potentially the most difficult tactical leg of the entire race. Amongst many other challenges, the fleet will yet again have to negotiate the Doldrums, this time at their widest point on the planet.

World Marine Guide will be following the yachting and updating the progress of the yachts on their race around the world, Full Race Schedule. Guide to Teams. 

Marine information on other Chinese marinas and  a guide to marinas in New Zealand with World Marine Guide

Source Volvo Ocean Racing

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