Go ADOR!
Abu Dhabi Ocean Racing is currently enjoying a 30NM mile lead over Team Puma. Check out the light show when the VOR fleet and Tropical Storm Alberto meet head to head…..
[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UGXZKZT3euA&w=560&h=315]
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Patrick Jinks, A True Master Rigger……
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Volvo Ocean Race…..
Leg 7 Is underway…… [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=svlOUYj-daE&w=560&h=315]
