Camper makes strong start

Published: 7:41AM Tuesday February 21, 2012 Source: Newstalk ZB

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  Camper with Emirates Team New Zealand - Source: Photosport

Team New Zealand entry Camper has made a strong start to the fourth leg of the Volvo Ocean race from Sanya to Auckland.

After starting from fifth, nine minutes behind overall race leader Telefonica, Camper has moved up to second in the first 24 hours.

French entry Groupama leads by around two nautical miles from Camper with Abu Dhabi Racing third and Telefonica fourth.

The boats are expected to arrive in Auckland from about March the 8th.

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