The third and final offshore leg of The Ocean Race Europe got underway in Alicante, Spain where the 12-boat international fleet of yachts representing nine countries and crewed by sailors from around the world set off into the Mediterranean bound for Genova, Italy. In contrast to the predominantly breezy conditions the crews experienced on the first two legs the weather forecast for leg three calls for light winds throughout the 550nm passage to Genova. Plenty of interviews with the crews and the main question was which way to go on the first beat.. © The Ocean Race 1973 SL
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The Ocean Race Europe 2021 - Leg 3 Da...
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The Ocean Race Europe 2021 - Leg 3 Da...
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The Ocean Race Europe 2021 - Leg 3 Fi...
Leg Three of the 2021 Ocean Race Europe was a monster - light winds prevailed across the Mediterranean and tactics was everything. Big leads were diminished and surprises at the finish - it had everything for the twelve international crews on board their VO65 and IMOCA 60's. Interviews with many ...
