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Images of the Waitemata- Volvo Ocean race, Leg 4 finish - Team Sanya

by Richard Gladwell on 11 Mar 2012
Volvo Ocean Race, Leg 4 Finish - Team Sanya Richard Gladwell www.photosport.co.nz

Team Sanya was the sixth boat home, finishing her second of four legs with the remainder of the six strong Volvo fleet. She performed well in the latter stages of Leg 4 closing up on the other competitors.

Skippered by former NZ Sailor of the Year, Mike Sanderson, Team Sanya got a rousing welcome home from the many on the water supporters

Volvo Ocean Race, Leg 4 Finish - Team Sanya © Richard Gladwell www.photosport.co.nz
Volvo Ocean Race, Leg 4 Finish - Team Sanya © Richard Gladwell www.photosport.co.nz


Volvo Ocean Race, Leg 4 Finish - Team Sanya © Richard Gladwell www.photosport.co.nz
Volvo Ocean Race, Leg 4 Finish - Team Sanya © Richard Gladwell www.photosport.co.nz


Volvo Ocean Race, Leg 4 Finish - Team Sanya © Richard Gladwell www.photosport.co.nz
Volvo Ocean Race, Leg 4 Finish - Team Sanya © Richard Gladwell www.photosport.co.nz


Volvo Ocean Race, Leg 4 Finish - Team Sanya © Richard Gladwell www.photosport.co.nz
Volvo Ocean Race, Leg 4 Finish - Team Sanya © Richard Gladwell www.photosport.co.nz


Volvo Ocean Race, Leg 4 Finish - Team Sanya © Richard Gladwell www.photosport.co.nz
Volvo Ocean Race, Leg 4 Finish - Team Sanya © Richard Gladwell www.photosport.co.nz


Supporters greet Team Sanya - Volvo Ocean Race, Leg 4 Finish - Team Sanya © Richard Gladwell www.photosport.co.nz
Supporters greet Team Sanya - Volvo Ocean Race, Leg 4 Finish - Team Sanya © Richard Gladwell www.photosport.co.nz


Volvo Ocean Race, Leg 4 Finish - Team Sanya © Richard Gladwell www.photosport.co.nz
Volvo Ocean Race, Leg 4 Finish - Team Sanya © Richard Gladwell www.photosport.co.nz


Volvo Ocean Race, Leg 4 Finish - Team Sanya © Richard Gladwell www.photosport.co.nz
Volvo Ocean Race, Leg 4 Finish - Team Sanya © Richard Gladwell www.photosport.co.nz

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