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2000-2001 Vendee Globe Solo Around the World Race

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Around Alone Report March 21

Paladin2 makes Cape Horn

Please consult The Around Alone Report Users Guide for an explanation of this report. 

The three remaining Around Alone racers are steering between 033 and 044 degrees.  They are sailing north along Argentina on the way to the Leg 3 finish in Punta Del Este Uruguay.

Fleet Round Up:

www.no-barriers.com is 378 miles from leg's end.  Neal is making about 100 miles a day to the finish.   Reported winds near No Barriers are 030 degrees @ 11 knots.  No Barriers is making a speed of 5.6 knots.  A middle of the week finish is likely for Neal and No Barriers.

Next is Shuten Dojhi II.   Shuten lies 699 miles  from the finish.  Shuten is without a full sail inventory and so struggles when the wind is less than a strong breeze. 

Paladin 2 comes next 1217 miles   from the finish.

 

What does it all mean ?

As expected with all the boats around Cape Horn the sailing is not as dramatic as the Southern Ocean.

Cumulative Standings Table

Last Updated: 15-Feb-05 08:40

Yacht Days Hours Minutes Seconds Lead or Deficit
Fila 116 20 7 59 New Race Record
Somewhere 130 9 23 9 Second in Class I
Cray Valley 132 4 3 9 Class II Winner
Magellan Alpha 138 12 10 3 Won Leg 4 in Class II
Balance Bar 150 20 22 20 3rd in Class II
Wind of Change 168 10 9 44 Includes 11 d 7 h penalty
www.no-barriers.com 195 17 29 11 2nd 40 footer
Shuten-Dojhi II 203 21 20 13 3rd time finisher
Paladin 2 216 21 57 59 3rd 40 footer