And it’s the gun for PUMA as they take their first leg win here in Sandhamn, Stockholm. Ericsson 3 is about 10 boat lengths behind, but the wind dropped away. It was a duel to the finish with PUMA taking the lead over Ericsson 3 and holding them off in a tacking race to the finish.
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Ken Read and PUMA Ocean Racing Team Accept First Place Trophy For Leg 9 Win
(Photos by Rick Tomlinson / Volvo Ocean Race)