Abu Dhabi entry out of Volvo stage
The former skipper of Ireland’s Green Dragon team from the last race said it was the hardest decision of his life but was necessary given the rough conditions. Walker’s boat was dismasted on the first night at sea last Saturday. A replacement mast to resume racing was not fully tested.
France’s Groupama 4 skippered by Franck Cammas with Kerry sailor Damian Foxall sailing as watch-captain leads in the reduced fleet of just four boats.