via Worth the effort for tired crews as Sailing Arabia reaches the capital – The National
The 296-kilometre leg, from Doha to Abu Dhabi, was the longest of the Tour, and unlike the downhill run from Manama to Doha in Leg 1, the fleet sailed in light to moderate headwinds and was obliged to navigate past oil rigs, no-sail zones and heavy shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, according to Jean-Michel, the race director.
Raya Al Habsi, one of the four Omani women competing with Al Thuraya Bank Muscat, who finished fourth, said the leg was “tough” and described her all female crew as “pretty tired.” Continue reading...
