Barcelona World Race - Team Neutrogena at the halfway point

by Kirsten Ferguson on 23 Feb 2011 Barcelona World Race skipper Ryan Breymaier, sailing with Boris Herrmann (Germany) aboard Team Neutrogena, has made it to the halfway point in the around-the-world race. Next up is Cape Horn (South America), known for its heavy winds and dense banks of fog.

'Rounding Cape Horn is a major accomplishment but it definitely gets dicey down there,' said Breymaier. 'I must admit I am quite excited about finishing. I’m already looking forward to lighting up those red flares as we pull back into Barcelona.'

Breymaier is one of 15 double handed teams from eight nations competing in the 25,000 nautical mile (46,300 km) race, which includes 2,000 hours of non-stop competition across three vast oceans, two hemispheres and around three famous Capes.

This past week Team Neutrogena edged past Swiss Team Mirabaud. Breymaier and Herrmann now hold a solid fourth place.

A quick preview of Cook Strait video of Team Neutrogena: