For the first time during the Volvo Ocean Race 2008-09, PUMA has taken the lead. Since leaving Alicante, Spain, on Saturday and racing out of the Med 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 today moved into the lead for the first time during leg one of this epic round the world race.
Sailing in strong trade winds with speeds of over 20 knots, PUMA are currently engaged in a tight tussle with Ericsson 4 at the head of the fleet. The tactical choices made aboard each boat in deciding which route to take, will result in obvious gains and losses for each team. More than ever, the PUMA Ocean Racing team will be looking to squeeze every inch of speed out of the boat that they can, to extend their lead.
Current Position:
1st Place
Distance to Leader: 0 nautical miles
Distance to Leg Finish: 5436 nautical miles
Miles covered in last 24 hours: 384 nautical miles
