Basque skipper Unai Basurko third in Norfolk

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Basque skipper Unai Basurko. Photo OnEdition

Basque skipper Unai crossed the finish line of the Velux 5 Oceans in Norfolk (Virginia - USA) at 19h20’ local time (23h20mGMT). Unai Basurko completed the second leg of the Velux 5 Oceans onboard Pakea after 68 days 11 hours, 20 minutes.

Norfolk will play host to the Velux 5 Oceans throughout March and April as the other skippers arrive, with the yachts moored in downtown Norfolk at the waterfront marina in the heart of the city.

The yachts will set off on the final leg of the round the world race to Bilbao on April 15, with a spectacular send off in Norfolk and the Chesapeake Bay ahead of the start of the Azalea Festival (NATO festival) and the 400 year celebrations of the Jamestown landings.