Leg 8 took the fleet through brutal conditions in the Bay of Biscay - 35 knot winds and 13 foot seas, anyone? - but the ladies braced themselves and braved the onslaught head on (literally). By selecting a more offshore course, the crew of the now world-famous magenta hull secured a dominant lead in the upwind battle and held on to it the rest of the way to Lorient.
A sweet victory for Team SCA in Lorient - Team SCA in the Volvo Ocean Race
Congratulations on an outstanding win to everyone on Team SCA! When you say you're going to grab a podium spot, you don't just settle for any old spot, do you? Awesome job and cheers!
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Leg 8 Results | VolvoOceanRace.com |
After a bit of a nail-biting skirmish between the final three, SYS favorite, Team Alvimedica, came in sixth behind Team Brunel with Dongfeng Race Team bringing up the rear.
Congrats to all the sailors - we're glad you're safe and sound after that leg. And now, let's continue the good action with this weekend's In-Port racing.
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