Westernaustralia.com continues winning streak

westernaustralia.com stormed to victory taking first place in Race Three, Leg Two from Salvador, Brazil to Durban, South Africa.  This is the second first place in a row for westernaustralia.com, putting them at the top of the leader board and prime position for the next leg -- the journey home into Western Australia.  

After crossing the finish line under a bright full moon, light winds and a sky filled with fireworks, Durban provided a fantastic welcome to the winning crew with traditional Zulu greeting and ceremony.

On leaving Salvador, Brazil, westernaustralia.com took an early lead, which they held for much of this difficult Transatlantic crossing that took on the Cape of Good Hope, taking the crew 23 days to complete the race.

Australian David Pryce, adventurer and naval architect said: "What a great feeling to get two wins in a row, we are in total disbelief! We just need to get it right on the next leg into Western Australia!"

He continues "This has been the most physically demanding leg so far, we have experienced tough conditions, as well as a good drop in temperature.  I have always approached Cape Town from the south, so we used the same strategy for Durban which has paid off."

The next race starts at 1200 hours GMT on Sunday 27th November where the crew of the 10 yachts will take on the formidable challenge of the Southern Ocean. The fleet will enter the area known as the Roaring Forties at one of the toughest times of the year, the latitudes between 40°S and 50°S, where the prevailing westerly winds are strong and steady.

The yachts are expected to arrive in Fremantle around December 17.

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