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21 Nov
Volvo Ocean Race - Yacht Troubles and Pirate Dangers
Volvo Ocean Race - Yacht Troubles and Pirate Dangers
The Volvo Ocean Race fleet has run into a bit of trouble leaving the Southern Ocean, with the yachts Green Dragon and Puma experiencing some serious damage.Puma received structural damage while slamming off waves on the race from South Africa to India, and the yacht Green Dragon had an even more serious problem when their steering gear failed in a 50 knot squall, causing the boat to accidentaly gybe, and breaking their boom in two.