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The boats and crews competing in the Volvo Ocean Race were given an early battering by strong winds and big seas as they crossed the start line in Alicante on Saturday and flew south towards Cape Town. Feel the force: boats cross the start line of the Volvo Ocean Race in Alicante under the influence of a strong wind Photo: GETTY IMAGES Before they left, each of the 88 crewmembers representing eight boats were individually greeted by the King of Spain. They then made their emotional farewells to families in front of 40,000 strong crowds though few of the visitors ventured out to sea to watch the start as grey overcast skies and three metre swells combined with choppy waters to make for an uncomfortable ride out into the Bay. In around 25 knots of wind, first out of the starting blocks was Spanish boat Telefonica Blue,... [read full story]
