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Volvo OR: Spectacular video of MAPFRE charging for the finish

by Sail-World.com/nz 16 Jan 2018 01:21 NZDT 16 January 2018
Leg 4, Melbourne to Hong Kong, day 14 on board MAPFRE, Drone Shot © Ugo Fonolla / Volvo Ocean Race

Spectacular drone video of overall race leader MAPFRE sailing at over 20kts on the final section of Leg 4 of the 2017

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