Round White Island Race, Team Vodafone Sailings ORMA60 home but well outside record time due to fluky wind conditions

From the following article on livesaildie:

http://livesaildie.com/team-vodafone-sailing-finishes-round-white-island-race/

A tired crew on board Team Vodafone Sailing crossed the finish line at Orakei this afternoon at 17:49:17.

After crossing the finishing line the crew admitted to being very thirsty for a beer, definitely well deserved for the regulars who are led by skipper Simon Hull.

“It was a frustrating day we thought we would get back a bit quicker. There wasn’t a real highlight, just a lot of little lowlights. Once again, it would seem that the wind bill hasn’t been paid!” joked Hull.

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New Zealand multihull racing news, Team Vodafone ORMA60 competing in this years Round White Island race

From the following article on livesaildie:

http://livesaildie.com/clear-start-for-the-2013-round-white-island-race/

After a brief postponement at the start, the fleet competing in the 2013 Round White Island Race began their 320 nautical mile journey to the volcanic location off the Bay of Plenty at 1005 hours Friday 22 November.

There were 16 monohulls lined up for the start due to a late decision to withdraw by the Volvo 70.
Jim Delegat’s Giacomo was the unfortunate withdrawal being forced to confirm their decision this morning.  The new electrical system was unable to be completely tested in time for the start.

“We’re disappointed as this was going to be a major training race for us,” said Delegat.  The Giacomo team had planned on using this race as training for the upcoming Rolex Sydney Hobart Race which starts in Sydney on Boxing Day.

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