Sailors are hardly the breed to complain about too much breeze but up to 35 knots for the Leg 2 opening circuits around Table Bay followed by warnings of possible tropical storms and even cyclones obviously gave an extra sharpener to their usual departure day nerves.
The fans were soon treated to a real sailing treat – make that masterclass – as the seven skippers battled to keep their Volvo Ocean 65s in check as the winds whipped over the Bay, churning up a procession of white-capped waves. Read More
