Poland's Warta-Polpharma catamaran crosses the start line, in front of Barcelona's Port Olimpic Dece.....
Poland's Warta-Polpharma catamaran crosses the start line, in front of Barcelona's Port Olimpic December 31, 2000. The Race consists of a full loop around the earth from west to east via the three great capes, Good Hope, Leeuwin and Horn. The yachts taking part in The Race are capable of speeds nearing 40 knots (46 mph) and should complete a circumnavigation in 65 days.