10 Nov 2011

Camper slips further off the pace in Volvo Ocean race

7:43 am on 10 November 2011

Team New Zealand's boat Camper has slipped further off the lead, as the four boat fleet in the Volvo Ocean race struggle to in light conditions in the Mediteranean Sea, on the first leg to Cape Town.

Team Telefónica of Spain leads, with Camper 66 miles behind.

Abu Dhabi, is on the verge of rejoining the race having installed a replacement mast after losing its original one in rough seas early on in the race.