IAN Walker’s Abu Dhabi Ocean Racing team last night became the first to win two legs of the current Volvo Ocean Race.
The Warsash-based sailor’s crew crossed the finish line in Itajai, Brazil, shortly before 8.30pm UK time.
It was a narrow victory, with second-placed MAPFRE only about five miles behind at the finish.
Abu Dhabi’s closest rivals for the overall prize, Chinese-backed Dongfeng Race Team, were forced to withdraw from the leg after suffering a broken mast.
Comments: Our rules
We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused.
Please report any comments that break our rules.
Read the rules here