QINGDAO, Eastern China, Feb. 9 (Xinhua) -- After a two-day wait, Ericsson 4 wrapped up winning the in-port race of Qingdao stopover of 2008/09 Volvo Ocean Race here on Monday.
CrewmembersofEricsson4skipperedbyTorbenGraelofBrazil
celebrateafterwinningthein-portraceoftheVolvoOcean
Race2008-09inQingdaoFeb.9,2009.(XinhuaPhoto)
The in-port race, the third one of the Volvo Ocean Race 2008/09,was originally slated for 1:00 p.m last Saturday. But thick fog put off the race to Sunday. The visibility on Sunday improved but the wind became a limiting factor since a minimum 5-knot wind is required for a fair racing. With no prospect of an improvement in wind speed, the race was put off to Monday.
On Monday, the wind improved to 6-8 knots, enough to allow a fair racing. Though it was still foggy with some drizzle, the race went on as planned.
"It's good to come out of those conditions with a win," said Torben Grael, skipper of Ericsson 4.
Two races were scheduled for the day. Ericsson 4 won the first race, beating Green Dragon into second place. While Puma and Telefonica Blue was third and fourth.
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