LATEST POSITIONS
28 January 2003 - 16:00 pm (S.African time)

Morning Glory slipped across the finish line at 18.45 local time (Rio) last evening. It was disappointed crew that told of light airs and frustration as the prospect of beating the record slipped out of their grasp.

On coming ashore, the crew were met by a bevy of samba dancers with a slap-up meal arranged by the shore crew. It must have been a pleasant change from looking at fourteen other weather-beaten unshaven sailors!

It is amazing to observe the modern professional sailor - no sooner have they come ashore and they are flying off to their next sailing assignment! Georg Ehrensperger flew out to a Beneteau 40.7 regatta to defend his title and on of the Morning Glory crew left to a Star regatta in Miami. It must be really tough at the top.

The IRC race seems to have settled with Baleka in the lead followed by Investec and Suidooo 2. The leaders all had reasonable runs yesterday and it looks as though the majority of the boats will reach the finish in time for the Prize Giving.

The positions for the day were done by satellite phone this morning because the communications vessel was trying to mend a spinnaker - thus they were otherwise pre-occupied!

Source: SAP Cape To Rio Race - Official Site