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WESTERLY SYSTEM
Published December 1, 2008, 11:10 am, The Hindu
But the storm-in-the-making would have to contend with accentuated westerly flows from intervening western disturbances crossing in from the northwest border.
Day 22: Bt Leading The Way Towards The Ice Gate
Published December 1, 2008, 12:52 am, Nautica
In Detail: The capricious Saint Helena High Pressure System had considerably reduced tactical options for the frontrunners during the past 8 days, and predicting the fleet's movements from one position update to the next was a full-time job.
Finding A Way Out
Published December 1, 2008, 12:38 am, Nautica
- Leaders finally get past the high pressure zone and make their way east towards the Cape of Good Hope. Seb Josse (BT shows the way... -Seven boats within 60 miles - and another three within 200 - is the race set to restart, or have the leaders stolen a march on the rest?
Ericsson Racing Team Wins Leg 2 Of Volvo Ocean Race
Published December 1, 2008, 12:38 am, Nautica
COCHIN, India (Nov. 30, 2008) - Ericsson Racing Team won Leg 2 of the Volvo Ocean Race today when Ericsson 4, skippered by Olympic gold medalist Torben Grael of Brazil, crossed the finish line at 0422:30 local time, 2252:30 GMT on Nov. 29.
2008/12/01 09:28
Published December 1, 2008, 12:37 am, Nautica
The skippers might compare the current weather conditions to a game of chance or Russian Roulette, but Seb Josse's manoeuvres at the front of the fleet seem more akin to a game of chess.
Mike Golding fights ice with fire
Published November 29, 2008, 3:35 pm, Times Online
Scientists dispute the exact location of the Southern Ocean but sailors don’t need a chart to know. They feel it in the chill wind, the deepening grey clouds and the freezing spray that whips their faces.
Making it to the Roaring Forties first is key to Vendee Globe race success
Published November 28, 2008, 11:46 am, Daily Telegraph
Reaching the westerlies in the Roaring Forties gives an advantage for the rest of the race.
Step out and follow the call of the wild
Published November 26, 2008, 2:50 am, John O'Groat Journal
AS the November gale lashes driving rain and sleet across the county, even the inhabited parts of Caithness can feel relatively wild, especially out in the country. But much has been tamed recently, especially with all the new houses going up.
Ericsson Racing Team Feels Fleet Breathing Down Neck
Published November 26, 2008, 12:38 am, Nautica
STOCKHOLM, Sweden (Nov. 25, 2008) - Ericsson Racing Team's two crews in the Volvo Ocean Race have swapped first and second a few times since clearing the Leg 2 scoring gate last Thursday, but their advantage over the fleet has dwindled as it transitions away from the trade winds and into the Doldrums.
Thompson keeps momentum going
Published November 25, 2008, 2:34 pm, Gulf Daily News
BAHRAIN Team Pindar skipper Brian Thompson continued to gain momentum and move up the rankings yesterday in the VendŽe Globe non-stop, round-the-world yacht race.
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