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Ian Moore (Irish), Navigator

GREAT TO GET THIRD

It was very hard work; it was frustrating for us we were second of first for most of the race. Every time we got in the lead, we would be passed and then we would have to do it again, and again. We did it one more time just before the finish and then PUMA slipped past us. But it is great to get third, the guys did an awesome job it was really hard work for them, but I can’t deny I’m frustrated we didn’t do better.

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DAY 36: SNAKES AND LADDERS

For the crew onboard Green Dragon the final days into Rio will be longer than anticipated as the reality of a 40 plus day leg sets in. The current leg leader Ericsson 3 has hit the second band of high pressure that is blocking the path to Rio and the chasing boats are closing the gap.

THE ROAD TO RIO

The leading boats continued on the long road north, they have passed the Falkland Islands and are now in a line as they tackle a band of high pressure. Positions over the last 24 have remained fairly consistent, Green Dragon is just 80 miles behind third placed PUMA, but they are still looking for an opportunity to strike if the fleet slows once again.

FROM HIGH TO LOW

The leading boats have hit a high pressure zone as they all battle north to Rio. The low pressure systems and roaring forties of the Southern Ocean are now a distant memory, but all four boats are caught in this system as they negotiate their way around the Falkland Islands. As a result there isn’t much change on the positions in terms of miles gained or lost in the last 24 hours.

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Ian Moore
Navigator
37
1.83 m"
84 Kg

PLACE OF BIRTH: Northern Ireland
CURRENT HOME TOWN: Cowes
NICKNAME: Soapy

FIRST SAILING MOMENT/WHERE DID YOU LEARN TO SAIL: 6 weeks old, Newcastle Co. Down. NI

HOW MANY YEARS HAVE YOU BEEN SAILING: Ever Since

TOP FIVE GREATEST ACHEIVEMENTS IN SAILING:
1) VOR Win with Illbruck
2) LV Cup win with ETNZ
3) TP52 World Champions with Patches

WHAT DID YOU WANT TO BE WHEN YOU GREW UP:
Naval Architect

WHITBREAD/VOLVO HISTORY:
Sailed with Illbruck team that won the VOR in 2001/2

AMERICA’S CUP HISTORY:
ETNZ in 32nd America’s Cup

HOBBIES/OTHER SPORTS:
Gardening!

MY WORST MOMENT (SAILING):
Putting the whole team in danger by sailing too close to a big low pressure system.

MY BEST MOMENT (SAILING):
Winning Leg 1 of the VOR in Cape Town

FAVOURITE FOOD:
Thai Green Curry

WHAT IS YOUR LIFE LONG AMBITION:
To go to the poles or everest base camp

WHAT IS YOUR WORST HABIT:
Playstation…

STAR SIGN:
Aries

WHATS YOUR GREATEST FEAR:
Rocks

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Ian Walker (British), Skipper

THANK YOU

Over 37,000 miles completed, 10 legs, 11 stopover ports and so many memories along the way. It has been a tough campaign and an emotional rollercoaster at times but there is nothing else I would rather have been doing.

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