Volvo Ocean Race - Team SCA - USA-bound
by Team SCA on 20 Apr 2015
Team SCA - 2014 - 15 Volvo Ocean Race Team SCA
2014 - 15 Volvo Ocean Race - Team SCA left Itajai in Brazil in light winds this afternoon as they started the sixth leg of the Volvo Ocean Race, from the southern Brazilian city to Newport, Rhode Island.
The all-female crew said their goodbyes in the carnival atmosphere of a packed race village, and stepped onboard the boat mentally and physically prepared for the 5010-mile leg to Newport.
“I think it definitely is a big reset for Leg Six. The last leg was very different - it was more about survival, and this leg we are back to some more normal conditions. We are very focused about getting into the right mindset from the word go and settling into performance sailing and boat speed,” comments Abby Ehler (GBR).
Over the next few days Team SCA will be looking for the best route through to easterly trade winds while trying to remain ahead of the cold front that is on their heels.
“It seems like the forecast for this leg could suit us really well, it could push us all the way through and allow us to be in the mix among the other boats for the whole leg, so it should be a good run to Newport,” added Sally Barkow, one of two Americans onboard the boat.
Team SCA completed the shortened inshore course and left the Itajai leaving mark in fourth place with onboard guest and ‘jumper’, Ellen Jabour, leaping from the boat just after.
The fleet is expected to arrive in Newport, RI between May 6-9, where a huge welcome is anticipated for the race fleet.
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