The “WOW Cap Istanbul” is underway

19/09/2010

Lufthansa got off to a great start at the front heading towards Sicily, the first stopover in the race.

600 miles.  That is the distance the competitors in the WOW Cap Istanbul have to sail to reach Ragusa in the south of Sicily. In other words between three and five days of sailing depending on the weather conditions they encounter along the way. Looking at the initial forecasts, the race looks like being rather slow particularly after they pass Corsica.
Lufthansa was the first to round the final buoy and lead the convoy of 26 Figaro boats away from Porquerolles on their way towards Sardinia.