Race from Cochin to Singapore: Volvo Ocean Race Leg 3 Begins

MEANWHILE BACK AT THE RANCH....
Been a mighty fine week for sailing it has!
Conditions in Cochin were near perfect for the start as the 8 yachts headed out for the next leg of the Volvo Ocean Race to Singapore and a stop over in China followed by a 3000 mile race across the Pacific to Rio,Brazil.

The eight boat fleet were greeted by thousands of local people who came to see the fleet depart.

Before the official start at 1530 local time (1000 GMT) the boats formed a Parade of Sail, which took place in the channel alongside the Race Village.

Thousands of spectators lined the river banks and in the Race Village itself to send the fleet off to Singapore. At sea, Ericsson 4 has taken the lead as the front of the Volvo Ocean Race fleet closes in on the scoring gate. Telefonica Blue remains within shouting distance, while Delta Lloyd is wounded at the back of the pack.
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Start of Leg 3 of the Volvo Ocean Race, Cochin to Singapore, 1200 miles.

Race Village, Fort Cochin