WindWhisper wins The Ocean Race VO65 Sprint Cup
Refresh this page for updates on Monday as WindWhisper leads the way into the Grand Finale
VO65 Sprint Stage 3 - Finish - ETA for leading boat WindWhisper from 1230 local time in Genova on Monday 26 June; the rest of the fleet from 24 hours later
IMOCA Leg 7- Finish - ETA for leading boat from 1100 local time in Genova on Tuesday 27 June; the rest of the fleet within a couple hours; 11th Hour Racing Team arrival 30 June
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1315 local time: Race veteran Liz Whardley: "The hardest part was coming into the Mediterranean with a big lead and knowing the forecast meant that the others could still catch up. We were the hunted. But it feels great to win and we even beat the IMOCAs so it's a double win!"
1230 local time: They've done it!!! WindWhisper Racing Team wins Stage 3 of The Ocean Race Sprint and the overall title as well!!
1 - WindWhisper Racing Team
Arrival : 26/06/2023 10:27:52 UTC
Race time : 10d 23h 17min 52s
Gap to first :
Gap to previous :
Over ortho : 2 186.27 nm / 8.30 kts
Over ground : 2 663.79 nm / 10.12 kt
1200 local time: Just a couple of miles to go now... They'll be across soon.
1100 local time: WindWhisper Racing Team has made a brilliant stage 3 of The Ocean Race Sprint and now has just 16 miles to go, making 10 knots of speed towards the finishing line. A finish between 1230 and 1300 looks likely, although the wind just off Ocean Live Park in Genova is pretty light.