(L-R) French Innovation Exlorer catamaran, French Club Med, USA Team Adventure and Poland Warta-Polpharma catamaran in action in the start line, in front of Barcelona's Port Olimpic December 31, 2000. The Race consists in a full loop around the Earth, West to East and via the three Great Capes-Good Hope, Leeuwin and Horn. The machines taking part in the Race are capables of speeds nearing 40 knots (46 mph) and should complete a circumnavigation in 65 days. REUTERS/Str