![]() In addition to these challenges the second half of the fleet faced extended periods of drifting around in the South Pacific on day two, a lull that resulted in the withdrawal of four of the original 23 starters. Injecting some humour into the closing hours as fatigue sets in for both competitors still racing and organisers, race director Denis Thompson says those five crews still at sea are getting the most value for their entry fee.Īll of the Australian, New Zealand and French multihull and monohull crews have dealt with huge wind shifts, pressure from 30 knots to nothing, and dark nights. The last five yachts still on the track in the multinational Groupama Race continue to face the toughest battles in the 654 nautical mile race around New Caledonia which began on Sunday June 17 off the capital Noumea. ![]() ![]() Lisa Blair prepares for the Groupama Race © Christophe Malecot ![]()
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