The Ocean Race 2022-23: 11th Hour Racing Team win Leg 5, seize first place in IMOCA standings

11th Hour Racing Team have won Leg 5 of The Ocean Race 2022-23 to Aarhus, Denmark, propelling them to the top of the overall leaderboard. The impressive win, coupled with the double-points scoring system of the leg across the Atlantic, has moved the American-flagged team above Team Holcim — PRB in the fight for the IMOCA title. Ad After an intense battle for second, Team Holcim — PRB edged the fast-finishing Team Malizia for second to stay within touching distance in the overall competition.

The Ocean RaceTeam Malizia break 24hr monohull distance record in spectacular fashion at the Ocean Race27/05/2023 AT 08:28 11th Hour Racing Team head the leaderboard with 28 points, with Team Holcim — PRB on 27 points and Team Malizia on 24 points. With their second consecutive victory, 11th Hour Racing Team has solidified their status as a formidable force in this race, with the pre-race favourites now in control of the competition. On reaching the dock in Aarhus, skipper Charlie Enright said: “It feels great to be here.

I couldn’t have imagined a better outcome. «We positioned the boat well, we sailed the boat fast, and we didn’t have any technical issues. We knew when we needed to push, and also when we needed to preserve.

We didn’t open the tool bag once and that really shows the hard work the tech team put into the preparation in Newport. It was an awesome win for the whole team!” The team faced challenging conditions as they navigated unpredictable offshore breezes near the coast, adding an extra layer of complexity to their journey. However, their unwavering determination and strategic expertise propelled them forward, ultimately leading to their triumphant finish.