Barcelona World Race - The whirlwind before circumnavigating the globe

7:27 PM Wed 29 Dec 2010 GMT

'FONCIA - Skipper MICHEL DESJOYEAUX - Barcelona World Cup' ? Beno?t Stichelbaut / Foncia Click Here to view large photo

On Friday 31 December at 1302 hours, the kick-off of the Barcelona World Race will come as a great relief for the Foncia team. A two-handed carousel ride around the seas of the globe is what awaits Michel Desjoyeaux and Fran?ois Gabart in 48 hours? time. In Barcelona, the whirlwind is already in play. The shore crew have been busying themselves on the boat for the past month; the sailors have been alternating between sea trials and quality time with the family to celebrate the festive period. On Friday 31 December at 1302 hours, the kick-off of the Barcelona World ...

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by Team Foncia