We're about a month into Leg Five and the count down to "The Horn" is on! Kenny and the crew are gearing up to face heinous conditions over the next four days as they make their way to Cape Horn. With about 1,700 miles to go until they round the iconic landmark, the entire Volvo fleet is about to be shaken up again. And you know what that means- lots of opportunity for place changing at the front of the fleet. Our boys are currently in third place behind rivals E3 and E4, but PUMA is closing the gap with every mile that they sail.
Cape Horn is the stuff of legends, and in a few of Jerry Kirby's famous stories. The southernmost tip of South America is fabled for the hazardous conditions, freezing temperatures and rough seas. Add a few potential icebergs into the mix and you have a threatening rounding, even for the most experienced sailors.
With a huge low pressure system currently building to the west of Chile, Kenny and Capey must make some big decisions on their course rounding The Horn. With careful planning PUMA could use the strong breeze to catapult them towards Cape Horn at great pace, and offer the opportunity to overtake the two Ericsson boats. PUMA is expected to round Cape Horn on Monday or Tuesday of next week.
Cape Horn is the stuff of legends, and in a few of Jerry Kirby's famous stories. The southernmost tip of South America is fabled for the hazardous conditions, freezing temperatures and rough seas. Add a few potential icebergs into the mix and you have a threatening rounding, even for the most experienced sailors.
With a huge low pressure system currently building to the west of Chile, Kenny and Capey must make some big decisions on their course rounding The Horn. With careful planning PUMA could use the strong breeze to catapult them towards Cape Horn at great pace, and offer the opportunity to overtake the two Ericsson boats. PUMA is expected to round Cape Horn on Monday or Tuesday of next week.
