Ecstatic Win for Telefonica Blue in Volvo Ocean Race Leg Four

QINGDAO, CHINA, January 29, 2009 (The Boating Channel) - In a leg that has been full of drama, bravery and courage, Bouwe Bekking and his men racing Telefónica Blue have pulled off their second leg win a row to take first place on the podium in Qingdao, China, after sailing immaculately.

Shortly before crossing the finish in thick fog at 0700 GMT (1500 local time), after racing for 11 days, 2 hours and 26 seconds (11d:02h:00m:25s), Bekking said, “I feel far from comfortable. Even if it should go wrong, the guys should all feel like the moral winners of the leg; they sailed like champions.” [More...]