"It is definitely good to be here," said an exhausted Ian Walker, skipper. "The first 10 days of this leg were easy and then it got tight and tactical with four or five race leaders right across the leg. Obviously, we were very happy coming first at the gate and the boys did a great job. Waking up this morning and seeing Table Mountain was a great feeling."
Ian Moore, the navigator, added, “I’ve done this leg of the Volvo before, but it did seem that this leg was windier but easier, but it still seems like a very long way. I honestly love being back in Cape Town, it is a very special place. We saw the outline of the mountain at dawn, with the lion’s head, and we always have a fantastic warm welcome here, there is a special atmosphere. It was an exciting finish to the leg and I am pleased with what we have done."
The remaining boats are due to arrive before Wednesday night with Delta Lloyd, skippered by Ger O'Rourke from Limerick, holding a steady seventh place in spite of damage to his mast.
