During the last couple of months, I have closely been following the Volvo Ocean Race. Sometimes this race is referred to as the Formula 1 of sailing, I prefer to call it the Tour de France of sailing. The race around the world is held every four years. Seven boats started in Spain in December. After having stopped over in Cape Town, Melbourne, Wellington, and Rio de Janeiro, they have now arrived in Baltimore.
Yesterday, I attended the in-port race held just outside Baltimore in the Chesapeake Bay. Since my employer is sponsoring one of the teams, we took our customers out on the water. Weather conditions were perfect for viewing, but not windy enough for sailing.
The race was a clean sweep by the Farr boats, who are superior in lighter wind. Or maybe it's because Farr is based in Annapolis, five miles from where the race was held. Bouwe Bekking's Movistar team won, our team ended in fourth place.
Our photographer Frank placed his pictures on the web.
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