IMOCA Open 60 - The Ocean Race - Capetown RSA - Leg 3, Inport Race

The countdown to the start of the 3rd leg of the Ocean Race on Sunday begins today at noon in Cape Town with the Inport Race. The 3rd leg is a tough one: it goes non-stop through the Southern Ocean to Cape Horn, with Itajai BRA as the leg's finish. The Inport Race not only provides a platform for the organisers and sponsors, but also gives the teams a chance to test the boat and get back in race mode. Back on board his Malizia is Boris Herrmann GER, Justine Mettraux SUI is on board with 11th hour racing. The American team was allowed to change their foils with special permission, after they had started to show signs of damage. The inport race will be broadcast on Eurosport from 13h. The reports.