Hard sailing lessons learned | Volvo Ocean Race 2014-15 - published on May 27, 2015: Dozens of tactical maneuvers and exhausting tacks kept the sailors on their toes until the end of Leg 7 in Lisbon
The Tejo decides again | Volvo Ocean Race 2014-15
Light winds and tight knit racing meant an amazingly close finish in Lisbon, as Leg 7 of the Volvo Ocean Race came to a close.
Volvo Ocean Race, Leg 8 schedule:
In-Port Race Lisbon June 6, 2015
Leg 8 Start Lisbon-Lorient June 7, 2015 647 nm
Volvo Ocean Race 2014-15
Overall Standings After 7 Legs:
1 Abu Dhabi Ocean Racing 16
2 Dongfeng Race Team 21
3 Team Brunel 22
4 MAPFRE 26
5 Team Alvimedica 27
6 Team SCA 41
7 Team Vestas Wind 52
Each team gets the same points as their finishing position--first place gets 1 point. All legs count and lowest score overall wins.
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