For the first time during the Volvo Ocean Race, PUMA has taken the lead. Since leaving Alicante, Spain, on Saturday and racing out of the Mediterranean en route to Cape Town, South Africa, the top five boats in the fleet have been constantly changing places.
By choosing a fast route through the Canary Islands, sailing close to the African shore, the PUMA team yesterday moved into the lead for the first time during leg one of this epic round the world race.
Sailing in strong trade winds...
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