The Ocean Race: ‘A huge positive point!’ – Team Holcim-PRB aim to make In-Port race at Newport ahead of Leg 5

19.05.2023 - 09:21 eurosport.com

Team Holcim-PRB have re-masted their boat and are aiming to be able to compete in the In-Port race at Newport on Saturday. The team came into Leg 4 as the leaders of the race but then suffered a catastrophe when they suffered a dismasting and eventually were forced to abandon the leg.

Ad Whilst they remain top of the standings at the moment they are facing a pivotal Leg 5, with points earned in this leg worth double.

The Ocean RaceDalin joins 11th Hour Racing Team for crucial leg of The Ocean Race19 HOURS AGO So it was good news that the boat was able to get back in the water early on Thursday morning with the crew now working overtime to finish repairs.

The aim is for the boat to be able to compete in the In-Port race before Leg 5. «The arrival of the boat in Newport is the second-biggest step after the arrival of the mast,” explained skipper Kevin Escoffier.

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