Day three of the 2,500 nm leg to China has been more than a little stressful for the crews racing in leg four of the Volvo Ocean Race across the South China Seas, as the fleet weaves its way through some hazardous shoals. The Admiralty Sailing Directions describes the shoals as both 'badly charted' and 'possibly in error by many miles'. Telefonica Blue (Bouwe Bekking/NED) in second place, has been fighting for every inch, as PUMA moved first and Ericsson 4 third. The fleet is in the transition zone, waiting for the wind to shift, which will open up the options for tacking onto starboard. Following the leader now is not really an option, but the fleet is yet to make a move. Currently conditions are rather benign, as the fleet races upwind in 10 12 knots of breeze. Everything feels calm and tranquil.
