Yachts dispute lead
PA Auckland Atlantic Privateer And .ÜBS ; Switzerland are disputing the ' lead in the third leg of the round-the-world yacht race when positions were reported last evening. Both had 3919 miles to sail to Punta del Este, Uruguay. Drum England and the Belgian yacht Cote D’Or both have 3933 miles to go. Lion New Zealand, farther north, is 27 miles behind the two leaders. The latest fleet positions are: Atlantic Privateer, 3919 miles to sail, 56.045, 144.16w, ninth on handicap; ÜBS Switzerland, 3919, 54.525, 143.31W,
8; Drum England, 3933, 55.305. 144.22W, 9; Cote D’Or, 3933, 55.075, 144.07w, 11; Lion New Zealand, 3946, 54.485, 144.20w, 10; Philips Innovator, 4013, 55.025, 146.26W, 4; Fazer Finland, 4032, 54.575, 146.59w, 5; Norsk Date GB, 4037, 54.185, 146.54w, 13; Le Esprit d’Equipe, 4080, 55.135, 148.22w, 1; Fortuna Lights, 4114, 54.235, 149.13W, 6; Rucanor Tri Star, 4123, 54.415, 149.30w, 2; Equity and Law, 4154, 54.125, 150.19W, 3; SAS Baia Viking, 4422, 52.285, 157.12w,12; Shadow of Switzerland, 4511, 54.395, 160.52w, 14. NZI Enterprise, withdrawn from leg.
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Press, 24 February 1986, Page 4
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