Russian crash hits hopes for Volvo Ocean Race
Published 05 October, 2008, 19:55
The around the world Volvo Ocean Race warm-up in the Spanish port of Alicante has seen one of the worst possible starts for Team Russia. Its yacht, Kosatka, was damaged in a crash with another boat, and now faces a quick repair job before the start of the race in earnest.
Spanish yacht Telefonica Blue claimed a double win on the day, to the delight of the home fans.
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