(Newport, RI)- The Volvo Ocean Race
had an unpredictable outcome for the last race from Lorient, France to
Galway, Ireland. After winning about 85% of the race and leading the
fleet into the turn towards Galway Bay,
Newport's Ken Read sailed
into a massive hole and finished 3rd on Leg 9, thus finishing 3rd
overall. The big winner were the French team led by Franck Cammas on
GROUPAMA, finishing 2nd on Leg 9 to "seal the deal" and win the Volvo
Ocean Race on their first attempt! A rather unprecedented outcome for
GROUPAMA, surprising not only themselves but the rest of their
competitor and pundits, too! With a bit of luck, Ken may be able to use
some of his
J/24 World Championship and one-design experience to
pull the proverbial "rabbit out of the hat" and win the Inshore Series
for the Volvo Ocean Race this coming weekend. Best of luck from the
J/Crew! For
more Volvo Race sailing information
