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Strategies for sailing the South Atlantic in a world race

15/01/2015

HAve you ever wondered why ocean racers who are sailing around the world go almost to South America rather than hugging the Africa coast?

Barcelona World Race strategiest Marcel van Triest explains the key strategies for getting through the South Atlantic to the Cape of Good Hope.

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