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Audio: Leg 4 - Puma Ocean Racing powered by BERG propulsion
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Audio: Leg 4 - Puma Ocean Racing powered by BERG propulsion
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Audio: Leg 4 - Puma Ocean Racing powered by BERG propulsion
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Audio: Leg 4 - Puma Ocean Racing powered by BERG propulsion
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Video: Leg 4 - Puma Ocean Racing powered by BERG propulsion
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The famed "Sail Rock" of New Zealand. PUMA Ocean Racing powered by BERG during leg 4 of the Volvo Ocean Race 2011-12, from Sanya, China to Auckland, New Zealand. (Credit: Amory Ross/PUMA Ocean Racing/Volvo Ocean Race)
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Tony Mutter takes PUMA's "Mar Mostro" home to New Zealand on the final morning of Leg 4 racing. PUMA Ocean Racing powered by BERG during leg 4 of the Volvo Ocean Race 2011-12, from Sanya, China to Auckland, New Zealand. (Credit: Amory Ross/PUMA Ocean Racing/Volvo Ocean Race)
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Tony Mutter takes PUMA's "Mar Mostro" home to New Zealand on the final morning of Leg 4 racing. PUMA Ocean Racing powered by BERG during leg 4 of the Volvo Ocean Race 2011-12, from Sanya, China to Auckland, New Zealand. (Credit: Amory Ross/PUMA Ocean Racing/Volvo Ocean Race)
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Early morning clouds mask the islands of New Zealand as PUMA's "Mar Mostro" approaches the finish line of Leg 4. PUMA Ocean Racing powered by BERG during leg 4 of the Volvo Ocean Race 2011-12, from Sanya, China to Auckland, New Zealand. (Credit: Amory Ross/PUMA Ocean Racing/Volvo Ocean Race)
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Video: Leg 4 - Puma Ocean Racing powered by BERG propulsion
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Video: Leg 4 - Puma Ocean Racing powered by BERG propulsion
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Easy sailing greets the Mar Mostro for the final night of sailing during Leg 4. PUMA Ocean Racing powered by BERG during leg 4 of the Volvo Ocean Race 2011-12, from Sanya, China to Auckland, New Zealand. (Credit: Amory Ross/PUMA Ocean Racing/Volvo Ocean Race)
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The glow of the instruments illuminate Brad Jackson's hands as he drives PUMA's Mar Mostro towards his native New Zealand during the final night of Leg 4 racing. PUMA Ocean Racing powered by BERG during leg 4 of the Volvo Ocean Race 2011-12, from Sanya, China to Auckland, New Zealand. (Credit: Amory Ross/PUMA Ocean Racing/Volvo Ocean Race)
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New Zealand awaits on the horizon entering the last night of Leg 4 racing. PUMA Ocean Racing powered by BERG during leg 4 of the Volvo Ocean Race 2011-12, from Sanya, China to Auckland, New Zealand. (Credit: Amory Ross/PUMA Ocean Racing/Volvo Ocean Race)
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Easy sailing greets the Mar Mostro for the final night of sailing during Leg 4. PUMA Ocean Racing powered by BERG during leg 4 of the Volvo Ocean Race 2011-12, from Sanya, China to Auckland, New Zealand. (Credit: Amory Ross/PUMA Ocean Racing/Volvo Ocean Race)
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Brad Jackson and Casey Smith on the sunset watch during the final night of Leg 4 racing. PUMA Ocean Racing powered by BERG during leg 4 of the Volvo Ocean Race 2011-12, from Sanya, China to Auckland, New Zealand. (Credit: Amory Ross/PUMA Ocean Racing/Volvo Ocean Race)
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Video: Leg 4 - Puma Ocean Racing powered by BERG propulsion
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Michi Mueller goes to the bow for a jib change with New Zealands Cape Reinga in the background. PUMA Ocean Racing powered by BERG during leg 4 of the Volvo Ocean Race 2011-12, from Sanya, China to Auckland, New Zealand. (Credit: Amory Ross/PUMA Ocean Racing/Volvo Ocean Race)
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Kiwi Tony Mutter gazes upon Cape Reinga, the northernmost tip of New Zealand's North Island. PUMA Ocean Racing powered by BERG during leg 4 of the Volvo Ocean Race 2011-12, from Sanya, China to Auckland, New Zealand. (Credit: Amory Ross/PUMA Ocean Racing/Volvo Ocean Race)
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Kiwi Tony Mutter gazes upon Cape Reinga, the northernmost tip of New Zealand's North Island. PUMA Ocean Racing powered by BERG during leg 4 of the Volvo Ocean Race 2011-12, from Sanya, China to Auckland, New Zealand. (Credit: Amory Ross/PUMA Ocean Racing/Volvo Ocean Race)
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Day 20 onboard PUMA's Mar Mostro brings more pleasant weather, and soon sight of land. PUMA Ocean Racing powered by BERG during leg 4 of the Volvo Ocean Race 2011-12, from Sanya, China to Auckland, New Zealand. (Credit: Amory Ross/PUMA Ocean Racing/Volvo Ocean Race)
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Video: Leg 4 - Puma Ocean Racing powered by BERG propulsion
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Ryan Godfrey (L) keeps one hand on the traveler in blustery conditions. PUMA Ocean Racing powered by BERG during leg 4 of the Volvo Ocean Race 2011-12, from Sanya, China to Auckland, New Zealand. (Credit: Amory Ross/PUMA Ocean Racing/Volvo Ocean Race)
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Punishing upwind sailing conditions call for reefed sails. PUMA Ocean Racing powered by BERG during leg 4 of the Volvo Ocean Race 2011-12, from Sanya, China to Auckland, New Zealand. (Credit: Amory Ross/PUMA Ocean Racing/Volvo Ocean Race)
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Kelvin Harrap drives the Mar Mostro towards Auckland in rough weather. PUMA Ocean Racing powered by BERG during leg 4 of the Volvo Ocean Race 2011-12, from Sanya, China to Auckland, New Zealand. (Credit: Amory Ross/PUMA Ocean Racing/Volvo Ocean Race)
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Tony Mutter looking out for his home country of New Zealand. PUMA Ocean Racing powered by BERG during leg 4 of the Volvo Ocean Race 2011-12, from Sanya, China to Auckland, New Zealand. (Credit: Amory Ross/PUMA Ocean Racing/Volvo Ocean Race)
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Casey Smith finds his foul weather gear before a wet watch. PUMA Ocean Racing powered by BERG during leg 4 of the Volvo Ocean Race 2011-12, from Sanya, China to Auckland, New Zealand. (Credit: Amory Ross/PUMA Ocean Racing/Volvo Ocean Race)
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Audio: Leg 4 - Puma Ocean Racing powered by BERG propulsion
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Audio: Leg 4 - Puma Ocean Racing powered by BERG propulsion
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Video: Leg 4 - Puma Ocean Racing powered by BERG propulsion
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Casey Smith and Brad Jackson scout the clouds for signs of squalls and rain. PUMA Ocean Racing powered by BERG during leg 4 of the Volvo Ocean Race 2011-12, from Sanya, China to Auckland, New Zealand. (Credit: Amory Ross/PUMA Ocean Racing/Volvo Ocean Race)
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Brad Jackson has two hands on the helm and two eyes on the horizon, where an ominous black cloud looms in the waiting. PUMA Ocean Racing powered by BERG during leg 4 of the Volvo Ocean Race 2011-12, from Sanya, China to Auckland, New Zealand. (Credit: Amory Ross/PUMA Ocean Racing/Volvo Ocean Race)
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Navigator Tom Addis takes a break from weather and helps to move sails on the foredeck. PUMA Ocean Racing powered by BERG during leg 4 of the Volvo Ocean Race 2011-12, from Sanya, China to Auckland, New Zealand. (Credit: Amory Ross/PUMA Ocean Racing/Volvo Ocean Race)
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Rome Kirby rests on the bow in light winds while keeping idle weight forward. PUMA Ocean Racing powered by BERG during leg 4 of the Volvo Ocean Race 2011-12, from Sanya, China to Auckland, New Zealand. (Credit: Amory Ross/PUMA Ocean Racing/Volvo Ocean Race)
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A pair of Puma's perched on the boom while Casey Smith looks for wind activity on the horizon. PUMA Ocean Racing powered by BERG during leg 4 of the Volvo Ocean Race 2011-12, from Sanya, China to Auckland, New Zealand. (Credit: Amory Ross/PUMA Ocean Racing/Volvo Ocean Race)
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Audio: Leg 4 - Puma Ocean Racing powered by BERG propulsion
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Video: Leg 4 - Puma Ocean Racing powered by BERG propulsion
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Kelvin Harrap during an interview from his native land of New Zealand. PUMA Ocean Racing powered by BERG during leg 4 of the Volvo Ocean Race 2011-12, from Sanya, China to Auckland, New Zealand. (Credit: Amory Ross/PUMA Ocean Racing/Volvo Ocean Race)
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Rome Kirby trimming the main for Jono Swain in the background. PUMA Ocean Racing powered by BERG during leg 4 of the Volvo Ocean Race 2011-12, from Sanya, China to Auckland, New Zealand. (Credit: Amory Ross/PUMA Ocean Racing/Volvo Ocean Race)
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Ryan Godfrey relays the thumbs-up to the pit behind him, showing Casey Smith on the bow is ready to catch the furling sail falling from the sky. PUMA Ocean Racing powered by BERG during leg 4 of the Volvo Ocean Race 2011-12, from Sanya, China to Auckland, New Zealand. (Credit: Amory Ross/PUMA Ocean Racing/Volvo Ocean Race)
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Fast upwind sailing conditions as seen from the view of Kelvin Harrap. PUMA Ocean Racing powered by BERG during leg 4 of the Volvo Ocean Race 2011-12, from Sanya, China to Auckland, New Zealand. (Credit: Amory Ross/PUMA Ocean Racing/Volvo Ocean Race)
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The onboard instruments are constantly calibrated throughout the day and are accurate to the hundreths. PUMA Ocean Racing powered by BERG during leg 4 of the Volvo Ocean Race 2011-12, from Sanya, China to Auckland, New Zealand. (Credit: Amory Ross/PUMA Ocean Racing/Volvo Ocean Race)
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Video: Leg 4 - Puma Ocean Racing powered by BERG propulsion
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Brad Jackson (front) and Jono Swain (back) team up. PUMA Ocean Racing powered by BERG during leg 4 of the Volvo Ocean Race 2011-12, from Sanya, China to Auckland, New Zealand. (Credit: Amory Ross/PUMA Ocean Racing/Volvo Ocean Race)
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Michi Mueller enjoys a laugh on deck. PUMA Ocean Racing powered by BERG during leg 4 of the Volvo Ocean Race 2011-12, from Sanya, China to Auckland, New Zealand. (Credit: Amory Ross/PUMA Ocean Racing/Volvo Ocean Race)
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A birds eye view of the deck in offshore sailing mode--4 bodies is all it takes. PUMA Ocean Racing powered by BERG during leg 4 of the Volvo Ocean Race 2011-12, from Sanya, China to Auckland, New Zealand. (Credit: Amory Ross/PUMA Ocean Racing/Volvo Ocean Race)
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The most primitive piece of sailing technology onboard: the compass. PUMA Ocean Racing powered by BERG during leg 4 of the Volvo Ocean Race 2011-12, from Sanya, China to Auckland, New Zealand. (Credit: Amory Ross/PUMA Ocean Racing/Volvo Ocean Race)
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Coffee fiend Kelvin Harrap rinsing what's left in his mug before a likely mid-watch refill. PUMA Ocean Racing powered by BERG during leg 4 of the Volvo Ocean Race 2011-12, from Sanya, China to Auckland, New Zealand. (Credit: Amory Ross/PUMA Ocean Racing/Volvo Ocean Race)
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Audio: Leg 4 - Puma Ocean Racing powered by BERG propulsion
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Audio: Leg 4 - Puma Ocean Racing powered by BERG propulsion
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Video: Leg 4 Day 15 - Puma Ocean Racing powered by BERG
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Tom Addis leaves the nav station to clean up the foredeck with Casey Smith (R). PUMA Ocean Racing powered by BERG during leg 4 of the Volvo Ocean Race 2011-12, from Sanya, China to Auckland, New Zealand. (Credit: Amory Ross/PUMA Ocean Racing/Volvo Ocean Race)
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Rome Kirby (R) and Jono Swain (L), watch partners, eating lunch before going up on deck. PUMA Ocean Racing powered by BERG during leg 4 of the Volvo Ocean Race 2011-12, from Sanya, China to Auckland, New Zealand. (Credit: Amory Ross/PUMA Ocean Racing/Volvo Ocean Race)
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Kelvin Harrap and Ryan Godfrey, alone on deck, during quieter days. PUMA Ocean Racing powered by BERG during leg 4 of the Volvo Ocean Race 2011-12, from Sanya, China to Auckland, New Zealand. (Credit: Amory Ross/PUMA Ocean Racing/Volvo Ocean Race)
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Mar Mostro's sharp bow cuts through the blue waters of the Coral Sea. PUMA Ocean Racing powered by BERG during leg 4 of the Volvo Ocean Race 2011-12, from Sanya, China to Auckland, New Zealand. (Credit: Amory Ross/PUMA Ocean Racing/Volvo Ocean Race)
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The massive Code-0 blocks all light from the deck during sundown. PUMA Ocean Racing powered by BERG during leg 4 of the Volvo Ocean Race 2011-12, from Sanya, China to Auckland, New Zealand. (Credit: Amory Ross/PUMA Ocean Racing/Volvo Ocean Race)
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Audio: Leg 4 - Puma Ocean Racing powered by BERG propulsion
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Video: Leg 4 - Puma Ocean Racing powered by BERG propulsion
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Brad Jackson pilots the Mar Mostro towards landfall at the Solomon Islands near sunset. PUMA Ocean Racing powered by BERG during leg 4 of the Volvo Ocean Race 2011-12, from Sanya, China to Auckland, New Zealand. (Credit: Amory Ross/PUMA Ocean Racing/Volvo Ocean Race)
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Ryan Godfrey trims the staysail sheet to leeward. PUMA Ocean Racing powered by BERG during leg 4 of the Volvo Ocean Race 2011-12, from Sanya, China to Auckland, New Zealand. (Credit: Amory Ross/PUMA Ocean Racing/Volvo Ocean Race)
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Tom Addis' hat shows the wear and tear of a Volvo Ocean Race. PUMA Ocean Racing powered by BERG during leg 4 of the Volvo Ocean Race 2011-12, from Sanya, China to Auckland, New Zealand. (Credit: Amory Ross/PUMA Ocean Racing/Volvo Ocean Race)
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Social hour on the sail stack in lighter winds. PUMA Ocean Racing powered by BERG during leg 4 of the Volvo Ocean Race 2011-12, from Sanya, China to Auckland, New Zealand. (Credit: Amory Ross/PUMA Ocean Racing/Volvo Ocean Race)
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Jono Swain keeps two hands on the wheel. PUMA Ocean Racing powered by BERG during leg 4 of the Volvo Ocean Race 2011-12, from Sanya, China to Auckland, New Zealand. (Credit: Amory Ross/PUMA Ocean Racing/Volvo Ocean Race)
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Audio: Leg 4 - Puma Ocean Racing powered by BERG propulsion
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We love iTalk FM. PUMA Ocean Racing powered by BERG during leg 4 of the Volvo Ocean Race 2011-12, from Sanya, China to Auckland, New Zealand. (Credit: Amory Ross/PUMA Ocean Racing/Volvo Ocean Race)
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Skipper Ken Read. PUMA Ocean Racing powered by BERG during leg 4 of the Volvo Ocean Race 2011-12, from Sanya, China to Auckland, New Zealand. (Credit: Amory Ross/PUMA Ocean Racing/Volvo Ocean Race)
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A domesticated Ryan Godfrey at work repairing a ripped sail with the onboard sewing machine. PUMA Ocean Racing powered by BERG during leg 4 of the Volvo Ocean Race 2011-12, from Sanya, China to Auckland, New Zealand. (Credit: Amory Ross/PUMA Ocean Racing/Volvo Ocean Race)
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Pleasant sailing conditions near the equator as Ken Read takes advantage of rare sunlight to shower on the stern. PUMA Ocean Racing powered by BERG during leg 4 of the Volvo Ocean Race 2011-12, from Sanya, China to Auckland, New Zealand. (Credit: Amory Ross/PUMA Ocean Racing/Volvo Ocean Race)
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The glow of the instruments highlights the transition from day to night, with Brad Jackson at the helm. PUMA Ocean Racing powered by BERG during leg 4 of the Volvo Ocean Race 2011-12, from Sanya, China to Auckland, New Zealand. (Credit: Amory Ross/PUMA Ocean Racing/Volvo Ocean Race)
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Ryan Godfrey checks the trim to leeward before daylight is lost. PUMA Ocean Racing powered by BERG during leg 4 of the Volvo Ocean Race 2011-12, from Sanya, China to Auckland, New Zealand. (Credit: Amory Ross/PUMA Ocean Racing/Volvo Ocean Race)
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Audio: Leg 4 - Puma Ocean Racing powered by BERG propulsion
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Video: Leg 4 Day 13 - PUMA Ocean Racing powered by BERG
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Jono Swain on the helm in more pleasant conditions near the Equator. PUMA Ocean Racing powered by BERG during leg 4 of the Volvo Ocean Race 2011-12, from Sanya, China to Auckland, New Zealand. (Credit: Amory Ross/PUMA Ocean Racing/Volvo Ocean Race)
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Pleasant sailing conditions near the Equator onboard the Mar Mostro. PUMA Ocean Racing powered by BERG during leg 4 of the Volvo Ocean Race 2011-12, from Sanya, China to Auckland, New Zealand. (Credit: Amory Ross/PUMA Ocean Racing/Volvo Ocean Race)
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Kelvin Harrap on the traveler. PUMA Ocean Racing powered by BERG during leg 4 of the Volvo Ocean Race 2011-12, from Sanya, China to Auckland, New Zealand. (Credit: Amory Ross/PUMA Ocean Racing/Volvo Ocean Race)
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Brad Jackson at the helm. PUMA Ocean Racing powered by BERG during leg 4 of the Volvo Ocean Race 2011-12, from Sanya, China to Auckland, New Zealand. (Credit: Amory Ross/PUMA Ocean Racing/Volvo Ocean Race)
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The first sunset seen from the Mar Mostro in weeks; the weather is changing near the Equator. PUMA Ocean Racing powered by BERG during leg 4 of the Volvo Ocean Race 2011-12, from Sanya, China to Auckland, New Zealand. (Credit: Amory Ross/PUMA Ocean Racing/Volvo Ocean Race)
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Video: Leg 4 Day 12 - PUMA Ocean Racing powered by BERG
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Video: Leg 4 - Puma Ocean Racing powered by BERG propulsion
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Jono Swain and Rome Kirby on deck in rough conditions. PUMA Ocean Racing powered by BERG during leg 4 of the Volvo Ocean Race 2011-12, from Sanya, China to Auckland, New Zealand. (Credit: Amory Ross/PUMA Ocean Racing/Volvo Ocean Race)
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Jono Swain, while driving in rough conditions, wears a helmet to keep the water from his eyes. PUMA Ocean Racing powered by BERG during leg 4 of the Volvo Ocean Race 2011-12, from Sanya, China to Auckland, New Zealand. (Credit: Amory Ross/PUMA Ocean Racing/Volvo Ocean Race)
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Jono Swain, while driving in rough conditions, wears a helmet to keep the water from his eyes. PUMA Ocean Racing powered by BERG during leg 4 of the Volvo Ocean Race 2011-12, from Sanya, China to Auckland, New Zealand. (Credit: Amory Ross/PUMA Ocean Racing/Volvo Ocean Race)
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A canopy of water heads for the sailors on deck. PUMA Ocean Racing powered by BERG during leg 4 of the Volvo Ocean Race 2011-12, from Sanya, China to Auckland, New Zealand. (Credit: Amory Ross/PUMA Ocean Racing/Volvo Ocean Race)
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Kelvin Harrap mans the grinding pedestal to leeward, wearing sports goggles to keep the spray from his eyes. PUMA Ocean Racing powered by BERG during leg 4 of the Volvo Ocean Race 2011-12, from Sanya, China to Auckland, New Zealand. (Credit: Amory Ross/PUMA Ocean Racing/Volvo Ocean Race)
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Audio: Leg 4 - Puma Ocean Racing powered by BERG propulsion
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Video: Leg 4 - Puma Ocean Racing powered by BERG propulsion
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Ryan Godfrey's hands show the wear and tear of a wet day on the Mar Mostro. PUMA Ocean Racing powered by BERG during leg 4 of the Volvo Ocean Race 2011-12, from Sanya, China to Auckland, New Zealand. (Credit: Amory Ross/PUMA Ocean Racing/Volvo Ocean Race)
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Tony Mutter powers through a rough sea in strong winds on the way home to New Zealand. PUMA Ocean Racing powered by BERG during leg 4 of the Volvo Ocean Race 2011-12, from Sanya, China to Auckland, New Zealand. (Credit: Amory Ross/PUMA Ocean Racing/Volvo Ocean Race)
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Kelvin Harrap enjoys his somewhat salty Milky War bar on the back of the boat. PUMA Ocean Racing powered by BERG during leg 4 of the Volvo Ocean Race 2011-12, from Sanya, China to Auckland, New Zealand. (Credit: Amory Ross/PUMA Ocean Racing/Volvo Ocean Race)
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Casey Smith brings the mainsheet to the stern with him in an effort to keep as much weight in the back of the boat as possible. PUMA Ocean Racing powered by BERG during leg 4 of the Volvo Ocean Race 2011-12, from Sanya, China to Auckland, New Zealand. (Credit: Amory Ross/PUMA Ocean Racing/Volvo Ocean Race)
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Ryan Godfrey braces for a watery wall of water by gripping the grinding pedestal. PUMA Ocean Racing powered by BERG during leg 4 of the Volvo Ocean Race 2011-12, from Sanya, China to Auckland, New Zealand. (Credit: Amory Ross/PUMA Ocean Racing/Volvo Ocean Race)
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Video: Leg 4 Day 9 - Puma Ocean Racing powered by BERG propulsion
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Casey Smith ducks his head in anticipation of the coming torrent. PUMA Ocean Racing powered by BERG during leg 4 of the Volvo Ocean Race 2011-12, from Sanya, China to Auckland, New Zealand. (Credit: Amory Ross/PUMA Ocean Racing/Volvo Ocean Race)
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Jono Swain drives Mar Mostro through light winds on the morning of day 9. PUMA Ocean Racing powered by BERG during leg 4 of the Volvo Ocean Race 2011-12, from Sanya, China to Auckland, New Zealand. (Credit: Amory Ross/PUMA Ocean Racing/Volvo Ocean Race)
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Ryan Godfrey peeks around the corner while working from the pit. PUMA Ocean Racing powered by BERG during leg 4 of the Volvo Ocean Race 2011-12, from Sanya, China to Auckland, New Zealand. (Credit: Amory Ross/PUMA Ocean Racing/Volvo Ocean Race)
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Light winds greet Jono Swain (helm), Brad Jackson (L), and Rome Kirby (R) on the morning of day 9. PUMA Ocean Racing powered by BERG during leg 4 of the Volvo Ocean Race 2011-12, from Sanya, China to Auckland, New Zealand. (Credit: Amory Ross/PUMA Ocean Racing/Volvo Ocean Race)
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"Champagne Sailing" once the wind fills again, with big winds, blue oceans, warm water, and clear skies. PUMA Ocean Racing powered by BERG during leg 4 of the Volvo Ocean Race 2011-12, from Sanya, China to Auckland, New Zealand. (Credit: Amory Ross/PUMA Ocean Racing/Volvo Ocean Race)
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PUMA Ocean Racing powered by BERG during leg 4 of the Volvo Ocean Race 2011-12, from Sanya, China to Auckland, New Zealand. (Credit: Amory Ross/PUMA Ocean Racing/Volvo Ocean Race)
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Video: Leg 4 Day 8 - Puma Ocean Racing powered by BERG
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Audio: Leg 4 - Puma Ocean Racing powered by BERG propulsion
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Rome Kirby takes a look on deck before getting ready to head out for his mid-day watch. PUMA Ocean Racing powered by BERG during leg 4 of the Volvo Ocean Race 2011-12, from Sanya, China to Auckland, New Zealand. (Credit: Amory Ross/PUMA Ocean Racing/Volvo Ocean Race)
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Tom Addis and Casey Smith discussing progress at the Nav station. PUMA Ocean Racing powered by BERG during leg 4 of the Volvo Ocean Race 2011-12, from Sanya, China to Auckland, New Zealand. (Credit: Amory Ross/PUMA Ocean Racing/Volvo Ocean Race)
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Ken Read at the dishwasher. PUMA Ocean Racing powered by BERG during leg 4 of the Volvo Ocean Race 2011-12, from Sanya, China to Auckland, New Zealand. (Credit: Amory Ross/PUMA Ocean Racing/Volvo Ocean Race)
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Casey Smith testing a new line of sunglasses that need no cleaning. PUMA Ocean Racing powered by BERG during leg 4 of the Volvo Ocean Race 2011-12, from Sanya, China to Auckland, New Zealand. (Credit: Amory Ross/PUMA Ocean Racing/Volvo Ocean Race)
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Brad Jackson (R) and Jono Swain (L) on deck as Mar Mostro passes Haha Jima, a small island of Japan. PUMA Ocean Racing powered by BERG during leg 4 of the Volvo Ocean Race 2011-12, from Sanya, China to Auckland, New Zealand. (Credit: Amory Ross/PUMA Ocean Racing/Volvo Ocean Race)
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Video: Leg 4 Day 7 - Puma Ocean Racing powered by BERG propulsion
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Audio: Leg 4 - Puma Ocean Racing powered by BERG propulsion
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Audio: Leg 4 - Puma Ocean Racing powered by BERG propulsion
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Social hour in the Nav station, where Tom Addis and Jono Swain discuss the days developments. PUMA Ocean Racing powered by BERG during leg 4 of the Volvo Ocean Race 2011-12, from Sanya, China to Auckland, New Zealand. (Credit: Amory Ross/PUMA Ocean Racing/Volvo Ocean Race)
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Ryan Godfrey adjusting batten tension on a staysail. PUMA Ocean Racing powered by BERG during leg 4 of the Volvo Ocean Race 2011-12, from Sanya, China to Auckland, New Zealand. (Credit: Amory Ross/PUMA Ocean Racing/Volvo Ocean Race)
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Kelvin Harrap guides the Mar Mostro towards his native New Zealand. PUMA Ocean Racing powered by BERG during leg 4 of the Volvo Ocean Race 2011-12, from Sanya, China to Auckland, New Zealand. (Credit: Amory Ross/PUMA Ocean Racing/Volvo Ocean Race)
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Michi Mueller goes to work setting up the new sail on the "pointy end," also known as the bow. PUMA Ocean Racing powered by BERG during leg 4 of the Volvo Ocean Race 2011-12, from Sanya, China to Auckland, New Zealand. (Credit: Amory Ross/PUMA Ocean Racing/Volvo Ocean Race)
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Michi Mueller goes to the end of the bowsprit while preparing the tack of the new sail for a hoist. PUMA Ocean Racing powered by BERG during leg 4 of the Volvo Ocean Race 2011-12, from Sanya, China to Auckland, New Zealand. (Credit: Amory Ross/PUMA Ocean Racing/Volvo Ocean Race)
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Audio: Leg 4 - Puma Ocean Racing powered by BERG propulsion
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Video: Leg 4 Day 6 - Puma Ocean Racing powered by BERG propulsion
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Audio: Leg 4 - Puma Ocean Racing powered by BERG propulsion
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Michi Mueller stands by at the main grinding station--the boats gas pedal. PUMA Ocean Racing powered by BERG during leg 4 of the Volvo Ocean Race 2011-12, from Sanya, China to Auckland, New Zealand. (Credit: Amory Ross/PUMA Ocean Racing/Volvo Ocean Race)
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Skipper Ken Read, as seen through a reflection off of the compass binnacle. PUMA Ocean Racing powered by BERG during leg 4 of the Volvo Ocean Race 2011-12, from Sanya, China to Auckland, New Zealand. (Credit: Amory Ross/PUMA Ocean Racing/Volvo Ocean Race)
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PUMA's "Mar Mostro" finally hitting stride in the East China Sea after a week of upwind misery. PUMA Ocean Racing powered by BERG during leg 4 of the Volvo Ocean Race 2011-12, from Sanya, China to Auckland, New Zealand. (Credit: Amory Ross/PUMA Ocean Racing/Volvo Ocean Race)
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Brad Jackson drives while Casey Smith (R), Ryan Godfrey (C), and Kelvin Harrap (foreground) keep the boat moving. PUMA Ocean Racing powered by BERG during leg 4 of the Volvo Ocean Race 2011-12, from Sanya, China to Auckland, New Zealand. (Credit: Amory Ross/PUMA Ocean Racing/Volvo Ocean Race)
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Skipper Ken Read briefs Casey Smith (front) and Brad Jackson--watch partners--on the recent sched while they eat lunch. PUMA Ocean Racing powered by BERG during leg 4 of the Volvo Ocean Race 2011-12, from Sanya, China to Auckland, New Zealand. (Credit: Amory Ross/PUMA Ocean Racing/Volvo Ocean Race)
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Audio: Leg 4 - Puma Ocean Racing powered by BERG propulsion
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Audio: Leg 4 - Puma Ocean Racing powered by BERG propulsion
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Sleep has been tough to come by but Ken Read takes advantage of some downtime for a quick catnap at the Nav Station while Jono Swain gets dressed for his on-watch in the background. PUMA Ocean Racing powered by BERG during leg 4 of the Volvo Ocean Race 2011-12, from Sanya, China to Auckland, New Zealand. (Credit: Amory Ross/PUMA Ocean Racing/Volvo Ocean Race)
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Navigator Tom Addis prepares the runner winch before a tack, with Brad Jackson at the helm. PUMA Ocean Racing powered by BERG during leg 4 of the Volvo Ocean Race 2011-12, from Sanya, China to Auckland, New Zealand. (Credit: Amory Ross/PUMA Ocean Racing/Volvo Ocean Race)
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Ryan Godfrey (L) and Kelvin Harrap (R) move a sail across the boat before starting a tack. PUMA Ocean Racing powered by BERG during leg 4 of the Volvo Ocean Race 2011-12, from Sanya, China to Auckland, New Zealand. (Credit: Amory Ross/PUMA Ocean Racing/Volvo Ocean Race)
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The windward rudder cuts through the sea. PUMA Ocean Racing powered by BERG during leg 4 of the Volvo Ocean Race 2011-12, from Sanya, China to Auckland, New Zealand. (Credit: Amory Ross/PUMA Ocean Racing/Volvo Ocean Race)
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Rome Kirby mowing on some delicious Beef Rotini freeze-dried dinner. PUMA Ocean Racing powered by BERG during leg 4 of the Volvo Ocean Race 2011-12, from Sanya, China to Auckland, New Zealand. (Credit: Amory Ross/PUMA Ocean Racing/Volvo Ocean Race)
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Video: Leg 4 Day 5 - PUMA Ocean Racing powered by BERG
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Audio: Leg 4 - Puma Ocean Racing powered by BERG propulsion
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Audio: Leg 4 - Puma Ocean Racing powered by BERG propulsion
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Casey Smith getting wet on the bow during an early morning sail change. PUMA Ocean Racing powered by BERG during leg 4 of the Volvo Ocean Race 2011-12, from Sanya, China to Auckland, New Zealand. (Credit: Amory Ross/PUMA Ocean Racing/Volvo Ocean Race)
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Michi Mueller hides behind the daggerboard while pulling a sail off the foredeck in wet conditions. PUMA Ocean Racing powered by BERG during leg 4 of the Volvo Ocean Race 2011-12, from Sanya, China to Auckland, New Zealand. (Credit: Amory Ross/PUMA Ocean Racing/Volvo Ocean Race)
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Ryan Godfrey and Ken Read conduct a midnight sail repair with the onboard sewing machine. PUMA Ocean Racing powered by BERG during leg 4 of the Volvo Ocean Race 2011-12, from Sanya, China to Auckland, New Zealand. (Credit: Amory Ross/PUMA Ocean Racing/Volvo Ocean Race)
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The first non-upwind sailing conditions of Leg 4 come on day 4. PUMA Ocean Racing powered by BERG during leg 4 of the Volvo Ocean Race 2011-12, from Sanya, China to Auckland, New Zealand. (Credit: Amory Ross/PUMA Ocean Racing/Volvo Ocean Race)
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Casey Smith trims the mainsail and Ryan Godfrey stands by on the "pumps," in fast sailing conditions. PUMA Ocean Racing powered by BERG during leg 4 of the Volvo Ocean Race 2011-12, from Sanya, China to Auckland, New Zealand. (Credit: Amory Ross/PUMA Ocean Racing/Volvo Ocean Race)
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Video: Leg 4 Day 4 - PUMA Ocean Racing powered by BERG
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Audio: Leg 4 - Puma Ocean Racing powered by BERG propulsion
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Sun makes its first appearance of the leg so far, just in time to watch it disappear over the horizon. PUMA Ocean Racing powered by BERG during leg 4 of the Volvo Ocean Race 2011-12, from Sanya, China to Auckland, New Zealand. (Credit: Amory Ross/PUMA Ocean Racing/Volvo Ocean Race)
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The Mar Mostro pounds upwind at almost 13 knots. PUMA Ocean Racing powered by BERG during leg 4 of the Volvo Ocean Race 2011-12, from Sanya, China to Auckland, New Zealand. (Credit: Amory Ross/PUMA Ocean Racing/Volvo Ocean Race)
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Kelvin Harrap on the helm in lighter morning winds; the rest of the watch starts moving sails further to trim the bow down. PUMA Ocean Racing powered by BERG during leg 4 of the Volvo Ocean Race 2011-12, from Sanya, China to Auckland, New Zealand. (Credit: Amory Ross/PUMA Ocean Racing/Volvo Ocean Race)
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Tony Mutter (L) and Ryan Godfrey (R) power a sail change while Jono Swain (C) comes up from his bunk to help. PUMA Ocean Racing powered by BERG during leg 4 of the Volvo Ocean Race 2011-12, from Sanya, China to Auckland, New Zealand. (Credit: Amory Ross/PUMA Ocean Racing/Volvo Ocean Race)
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Navigator Tom Addis and skipper Ken Read discussing a major tactical decision of the day: do we leave Taiwan to port or starboard. PUMA Ocean Racing powered by BERG during leg 4 of the Volvo Ocean Race 2011-12, from Sanya, China to Auckland, New Zealand. (Credit: Amory Ross/PUMA Ocean Racing/Volvo Ocean Race)
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Video: Leg 4 Day 3 - PUMA Ocean Racing powered by BERG
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Audio: Leg 4 - Puma Ocean Racing powered by BERG propulsion
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Audio: Leg 4 - Puma Ocean Racing powered by BERG propulsion
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Video: Leg 4 Day 2 - Puma Ocean Racing powered by BERG propulsion
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Tom Addis and Ken Read mull over the new weather information in hopes of finding a way out of the northwest predicaments to come. PUMA Ocean Racing powered by BERG during leg 4 of the Volvo Ocean Race 2011-12, from Sanya, China to Auckland, New Zealand. (Credit: Amory Ross/PUMA Ocean Racing/Volvo Ocean Race)
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It's all hands on deck when a sail change or a tack is called: Tony Mutter and Michi Mueller dress up and Rome Kirby prepares to climb out of his bunk. PUMA Ocean Racing powered by BERG during leg 4 of the Volvo Ocean Race 2011-12, from Sanya, China to Auckland, New Zealand. (Credit: Amory Ross/PUMA Ocean Racing/Volvo Ocean Race)
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Ken Read navigates a lumpy seaway before leaving sight of land in the South China Sea. PUMA Ocean Racing powered by BERG during leg 4 of the Volvo Ocean Race 2011-12, from Sanya, China to Auckland, New Zealand. (Credit: Amory Ross/PUMA Ocean Racing/Volvo Ocean Race)
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Rome Kirby works the traveler in tricky sailing conditions with Tony Mutter on the helm. PUMA Ocean Racing powered by BERG during leg 4 of the Volvo Ocean Race 2011-12, from Sanya, China to Auckland, New Zealand. (Credit: Amory Ross/PUMA Ocean Racing/Volvo Ocean Race)
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Jono Swain to leeward critiquing the trim of the jib. PUMA Ocean Racing powered by BERG during leg 4 of the Volvo Ocean Race 2011-12, from Sanya, China to Auckland, New Zealand. (Credit: Amory Ross/PUMA Ocean Racing/Volvo Ocean Race)
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Ryan Godfrey and Michi Mueller laughing on the bow in mild conditions. PUMA Ocean Racing powered by BERG during leg 4 of the Volvo Ocean Race 2011-12, from Sanya, China to Auckland, New Zealand. (Credit: Amory Ross/PUMA Ocean Racing/Volvo Ocean Race)
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Rome Kirby cracks a smile as the breeze begins to fill. PUMA Ocean Racing powered by BERG during leg 4 of the Volvo Ocean Race 2011-12, from Sanya, China to Auckland, New Zealand. (Credit: Amory Ross/PUMA Ocean Racing/Volvo Ocean Race)
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Casey Smith goes aloft to spot wind on the horizon; there was little to see. PUMA Ocean Racing powered by BERG during leg 4 of the Volvo Ocean Race 2011-12, from Sanya, China to Auckland, New Zealand. (Credit: Amory Ross/PUMA Ocean Racing/Volvo Ocean Race)
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Ken Read drives the "Mar Mostro" over the "second" start of Leg 4 in windless conditions, while Brad Jackson tries to get the mainsail involved. PUMA Ocean Racing powered by BERG during leg 4 of the Volvo Ocean Race 2011-12, from Sanya, China to Auckland, New Zealand. (Credit: Amory Ross/PUMA Ocean Racing/Volvo Ocean Race)
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Tony Mutter powers though a big China Sea swell on the way east. PUMA Ocean Racing powered by BERG during leg 4 of the Volvo Ocean Race 2011-12, from Sanya, China to Auckland, New Zealand. (Credit: Amory Ross/PUMA Ocean Racing/Volvo Ocean Race)
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Video: Leg 4 Day 1 - PUMA Ocean Racing powered by BERG
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Audio: Leg 4 - Puma Ocean Racing powered by BERG propulsion
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Tom Addis and Kelvin Harrap look for better winds inshore in anticipation of changing weather ahead. PUMA Ocean Racing powered by BERG during leg 4 of the Volvo Ocean Race 2011-12, from Sanya, China to Auckland, New Zealand. (Credit: Amory Ross/PUMA Ocean Racing/Volvo Ocean Race)
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Ken Read on the helm as PUMA Ocean Racing powered by BERG leads the fleet to the Buddha statue during the first day of racing in leg 4 of the Volvo Ocean Race 2011-12, from Sanya, China to Auckland, New Zealand. (Credit: Amory Ross/PUMA Ocean Racing/Volvo Ocean Race)
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The Mar Mostro prepares to round the race mark off of the Buddha statue in first place. PUMA Ocean Racing powered by BERG during leg 4 of the Volvo Ocean Race 2011-12, from Sanya, China to Auckland, New Zealand. (Credit: Amory Ross/PUMA Ocean Racing/Volvo Ocean Race)
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Audio: Leg 4 - Puma Ocean Racing powered by BERG propulsion
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Video: MCM Award - Puma Ocean Racing powered by BERG propulsion
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Audio: Leg 4 - Puma Ocean Racing powered by BERG propulsion
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Audio: Leg 4 - Puma Ocean Racing powered by BERG propulsion
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Audio: Leg 4 - Puma Ocean Racing powered by BERG propulsion
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Audio: Leg 4 - Puma Ocean Racing powered by BERG propulsion
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Audio: Leg 4 - Puma Ocean Racing powered by BERG propulsion
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Audio: Leg 4 - Puma Ocean Racing powered by BERG propulsion
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Leg 4 from Sanya to Auckland is scheduled to begin Feb 18th with raw access to video, photo text & audio updates.