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Damian Foxall (Irish), Watch Leader

TWO SECTIONS

This 2,000-mile leg to Singapore will be split in two. The first section, down the Indian coast, across the channel and upwind across the Bay of Bengal from Sri Lanka to Sumatra to the first scoring gate, is reasonably straightforward. There will be quite a few strategical decisions but there should be enough wind to keep us moving all the way.

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DAY 9: THE FLEET COMPRESSES

The fleet have compressed overnight as the front runners slow, the rest of the fleet are playing catch up. The Doldrums are on the horizon and for PUMA their lead has been diminished. Green Dragon are now in joint third and the most westerly boat of the fleet, some 70 miles from PUMA.

DAY 7: A TOUGH 24 HOURS

It has been a tough 24 hours onboard Green Dragon. The approach south has seen the Dragon lose some crucial miles, but with just under 5000 miles to go the feeling onboard is positive and there is still a long road ahead. The next obstacle ahead is the Doldrums....

GREEN DRAGON TAKES THE LEAD

After nearly 1000 miles at sea Green Dragon has taken pole position of the eight boat fleet. They have extended a small 6 mile lead over Ericsson 4 with the rest of the pack close behind. The next 24 hours will prove challenging, as the navigators choose the route south through the Canary Islands.

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Damian Foxall
Watch Leader
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Since starting out Damian has sailed on a variety of campaigns, including two Volvo Ocean Races, and four ORMA Trimaran campaigns between 2002 - 2007. In 2007 Damian made history as the first Irish man ever to win a non-stop round the world race, he finished 1st onboard the Open 60 Paprec Virbac with French sailor John Pierre Dick, to win the two handed Barcelona World Race. Damian is also fluent in French and can speak some Spanish.

Career Highlights

Volvo Ocean Race
2005-06 Volvo Round the World race with Team Ericsson
2001-2002 Volvo Round the World race with Team TYCO, Pitman

European and World Championship
2002 Formula 18 circuit - Europe
2002 Nationals , Spanish Nationals and 2003 ISAF Worlds
2002 Formula 18 Europeans and Worlds
2002 Tornado Worlds and Clairefontaine Trophee

America’s Cup
2004 Challenge Americas Cup - ACT 2&3 Valencia
1995 Supporting role Team New Zealand for Americas Cup

Other sailing experience
2007 BARCELONA WORLD RACE Double handed
2004 1st - Qatar 2005 RTW race, Watch Captain

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Ian Walker (British), Skipper

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.

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