EFG Bank score victory

This leg from Abu Dhabi to Doha is one of the most challenging not least because it is another long one at 159nm.

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Published: Wed 25 Feb 2015, 1:29 AM

Last updated: Thu 25 Jun 2015, 10:45 PM

Dubai — The fast 60nm sprint from Dubai to Abu Dhabi gave Sidney Gavignet and his EFG Bank (Monaco) team a chance to demonstrate their tactical skill once again to secure their third leg win of the of EFG Sailing Arabia — The Tour.

Leg 5 of the Tour started on Monday. This leg from Abu Dhabi to Doha is one of the most challenging not least because it is another long one at 159nm.

It will be a real test of stamina with fatigue being the biggest issue. Crews will need to be constantly alert as they negotiate the oil field and shallows along the way and arrive in Doha in the early hours on Wednesday.


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