See You In 2005

by Volvo Ocean race media on 10 Jun 2002 Passing the island of Anholt in the west proved to be the decisive mistake
for three yachts.

SEB lost sixth place to djuice, who overtook the green Swedish yacht in
the overall standing with the eight points awarded for the first place on
this leg. Tyco and News Corp lost Amer Sports One and the chance for third
in the final result. Once Tyco was in last position, News Corp held her
firmly, until this afternoon Tyco managed to escape in the fluky condition
between the island of Langeland and the Kieler Foerde.

The last mile into Kiel took forever as the surface of the Foerde was flat
as a mirror and not even the huge Code 0 spinnaker managed to give Tyco or
News Corp more than one knot of boat speed. Tyco finishing this leg
eventually in seventh position is fourth over all while News Corp has to
accept the fifth as the final result in the Volvo Ocean Race.

When News Corp crossed the finish line in the centre of Kiel, she brought
the Volvo Ocean Race 2001 - 2002 to a final close. The Lord Mayor of Kiel,
Mr. Norbert Gansel said an emotional good bye to the sailors and invited
the race and the sailors back for 2005.