Volvo Ocean Race :With under 40 miles between first and last places, plus a north-south tactical split, the stakes in leg seven of the Volvo Ocean Race escalated tonight when last-placed Ericsson 3 opted to play their 12-hour stealth card to "disappear" from reports, writes David Branigan.
Only race officers based at Whiteley can see the actual positions, for safety purposes.
Skipper Magnus Olsen’s move is a gamble to try to gain on Ireland’s Green Dragon, officially in sixth place but actually in the northern sector and close to overall leader Torben Grael, who has consistently been the fastest boat over the last three days.
Two other boats, Ericsson 4 and Puma Ocean Racing, also opted for Stealth play this evening.
The first finish in Galway is expected to take place on Sunday morning, subject to wind conditions and a match race between all seven boats is almost certain.