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GREEN DRAGON ANNOUNCE NEW CREW AHEAD OF IN PORT RACE6th January, 2009
Green Dragon have announced crew changes ahead of the forthcoming In Port race this Saturday 10th January. As part of their planned crew rotation, Volvo and America’s Cup sailor Ian Budgen will step onboard in place of watch leader Damian Foxall for the next leg to Qingdao.
THE WORK LIST CONTINUES29th December, 2008
It has been just over a week since Green Dragon arrived into Singapore at the end of Leg 3. The shore team have had a quick turn around after Christmas as the boat is prepared for the In Port race on the 10th January.
GREEN DRAGON TAKE SIXTH23rd December, 2008
Green Dragon crossed the finish line off Singapore at 0649 local time (2249 GMT Monday) to take sixth place on Leg 3. It was a battle to the end as the Dragon had their own match race with Team Russia during the final days. At one point during the night they were just half an hour apart, as they weaved their way through the Malacca Straits.
THE FINAL DAY22nd December, 2008
Green Dragon is on the home straight and they are now caught in a battle with Team Russia to defend sixth place. It has been a frustrating leg for the crew as they fought tooth and claw to gain miles and join the leading pack who have now completed Leg 3.
TENSE TIMES21st December, 2008
The final 200 miles to Singapore looks to be an exciting finish as the fleet weaves its way through the Straits of Malacca.The morning was full of promise for the Dragon as they found stronger conditions to the south of the fleet, at one point sailing over 8 knots faster than the pack in front. The fleet started to compress as the front runners sailed into a hole, creeping along at just 2 knots.
Interview with new crew member Ian Budgen
We caught up with leg 4 crew member Ian Budgen…
STEVE HAYLES TALKS THROUGH LEG 3
Leg 3 navigator Steve Hayles talks through challenges Green Dragon…
Team Blog
LOOKING AHEAD
I am now back in Singapore after 9 days away with my family on holiday in Bin Tan, Indonesia. It was great to just get away from the chaos of the Volvo Ocean Race, spend time with my wife and kids, and also recharge the batteries.
