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In baseball, they call it swinging for the fences. In sailing, you take a flyer. Either way, it's a big tactic which can bring big gains, but is equally likely to bring spectacular losses.Whatever, when it goes haywire those who do it can usually manage
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Volvo Ocean Race: Abu Dhabi Racing will search for extras en route to Auckland, says Britain's Ian Walker
The Telegraph
Abu Dhabi Racing finished fifth from their home port to the Chinese resort of Sanya to retain fith place overall, 56 points behind Telefonica, who won for the third consecutive time in this year's Volvo Ocean Race. However, the Briton believes that all h
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SANYA, CHINA - FEBRUARY 04: Abu Dhabi Ocean Racing, skippered by Ian Walker of the UK finishes fifth during leg 3 of the Volvo Ocean Race 2011-12 on February 4, 2012 from Abu Dhabi, UAE, to Sanya, China. View Photo »
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We’re obviously ecstatic with the success of Abu Dhabi’s stopover hosting, as well as our in-port and sprint leg wins, but the hard work starts here
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At 1000 UTC today, Telefónica (Iker Martínez/ESP) led Groupama 4 (Franck Cammas/FRA) by 27 nautical miles (nm) in the final showdown of Leg 3 to Sanya. Both boats tacked shortly before 0900 UTC and are still upwind but on the layline for the finish, 274
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After two weeks and over 2500 nautical miles (nm) of sailing on the second stage of Leg 3 from the Maldives to Sanya in China, today the top five boats are separated by just four hours as they take on a gruelling 500 nm beat to the finish. Overall race l
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In this photograph provided by the Volvo Ocean Race, Abu Dhabi Ocean Racing, skippered by Ian Walker from the UK, sails to the line to finish leg 3 of the Volvo Ocean Race 2011-12 from Abu Dhabi, UAE, to Sanya, China on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2012. View Photo »
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About Ian Walker
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Ian Michael Walker (born 31 October, 1971 in Watford) is an English footballer whose former clubs include Tottenham Hotspur, Leicester City and Bolton Wanderers. Full Article
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AT SEA - JANUARY 31: Abu Dhabi Ocean Racing, skippered by Ian Walker from the UK, pick up speed as they exit the Strait of Malacca, during leg 3 of the Volvo Ocean Race 2011-12 on January 31, 2012 from Abu Dhabi, UAE to Sanya, China.
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AT SEA - JANUARY 30: Abu Dhabi Ocean Racing, skippered by Ian Walker from the UK, pictured, chase down CAMPER with Emirates Team New Zealand, skippered by Chris Nicholson from Australia, in the Strait of Malacca, during leg 3 of the Volvo Ocean Race 2011-12, on January 30, 2011 from Abu...
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In this photograph provided by the Volvo Ocean Race, Abu Dhabi Ocean Racing, skippered by Ian Walker from the UK, sails to the line to finish leg 3 of the Volvo Ocean Race 2011-12 from Abu Dhabi, UAE, to Sanya, China on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2012.
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AT SEA - JANUARY 22: Abu Dhabi Ocean Racing, skippered by Ian Walker from the UK during the start of leg 3, stage 2 of the Volvo Ocean Race 2011-12 on January 22, 2012 from Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates to Sanya, China.
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In this slow shutter speed photograph provided by the Volvo Ocean Race, Abu Dhabi Ocean Racing, skippered by Ian Walker from the UK, exits the Strait of Malacca, during leg 3 of the Volvo Ocean Race 2011-12, from Abu Dhabi, UAE, to Sanya, China on Tuesday Jan. 31, 2012.
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ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - JANUARY 14: Abu Dhabi Ocean Racing, skippered by Ian Walker from the UK during the start of Leg 3 of the Volvo Ocean Race 2011-12 from Abu Dhabi, UAE to Sanya, China on January 14, 2012 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
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ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - JANUARY 14: England international cricketer Graeme Swanns jump from Abu Dhabi Ocean Racing, skippered by Ian Walker from the UK, during the start of leg 3 of the Volvo Ocean Race 2011-12 from Abu Dhabi, UAE to Sanya, China.
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ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - JANUARY 14: England international cricketers Graeme Swann (2nd R) and Alastair Cook (R) prepare to jump from Abu Dhabi Ocean Racing, skippered by Ian Walker from the UK, during the start of leg 3 of the Volvo Ocean Race 2011-12 from Abu Dhabi, United Arab...
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ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - JANUARY 14: England international cricketer Alastair Cook jumps from Abu Dhabi Ocean Racing, skippered by Ian Walker from the UK, as team-mate Graeme Swann looks on during the start of leg 3 of the Volvo Ocean Race 2011-12 from Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates...
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In this photograph provided by the Volvo Ocean Race, Abu Dhabi Ocean Racing skipper Britain's Ian Walker, left, and Adil Khalid from the UAE and crew celebrate after winning the Etihad Airways In-Port Race, during the Volvo Ocean Race 2011-12, in Abu Dhabi, UAE, Friday, Jan. 13, 2012.
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ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - JANUARY 04: Adil Khalid (R) of the UAE onboard Abu Dhabi Ocean Racing, skippered by Ian Walker from the UK at the finish of leg 2 of the Volvo Ocean Race 2011-12, from Cape Town, South Africa, to Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates on January 4, 2011.
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AT SEA - JANUARY 04: Skipper Ian Walker from the UK (left) and Rob Greenhalgh from the UK (right) onboard Abu Dhabi Ocean Racing during stage 2 of leg 2 of the Volvo Ocean Race 2011-12, from Cape town, South Africa, to Abu Dhabi, UAE on January 4, 2012 at an undisclosed location at sea.
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AT SEA - JANUARY 04: Abu Dhabi Ocean Racing, skippered by Ian Walker from the UK at the start of stage 2 of leg 2 of the Volvo Ocean Race 2011-12, from Cape town, South Africa, to Abu Dhabi, UAE on January 4, 2012 at an undisclosed location, at sea.
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CAPE TOWN - SOUTH AFRICA - DECEMBER 11: Abu Dhabi Ocean Racing, skippered by Ian Walker from the UK at the start of leg 2 of the Volvo Ocean Race 2011 - 2012 from Cape Town to Abu Dhabi on December 11, 2011 in Cape Town, South Africa.
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CAPE TOWN - SOUTH AFRICA - DECEMBER 11: Justin Slattery from Ireland works onboard Abu Dhabi Ocean Racing, skippered by Ian Walker from the UK at the start of leg 2 of the Volvo Ocean Race 2011 - 2012 from Cape Town to Abu Dhabi on December 11, 2011 in Cape Town, South Africa.
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CAPE TOWN - SOUTH AFRICA - DECEMBER 10: Abu Dhabi Ocean Racing, skippered by Ian Walker from the UK sails during the V&A Waterfront In-Port Race in the Volvo Ocean Race 2011-12 on December 10, 2011 in Cape Town, South Africa.
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LISBON, PORTUGAL - NOVEMBER 16: Abu Dhabi Ocean Racing, skippered by Ian Walker from the UK is loaded onto a container ship on November 16, 2011 in Lisbon, Portugal, to be shipped to Cape Town, South Africa, after retiring from leg 1 of the Volvo Ocean Race to Cape Town.
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AT SEA - NOVEMBER 11: Abu Dhabi Ocean Racing skippered by Ian Walker (R) from the UK looks dejected after retiring from leg 1 of the Volvo Ocean Race to Cape Town, having returned to racing following their dismasting on the first night of the race on November 11, 2011.
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ALICANTE, SPAIN - NOVEMBER 6: Abu Dhabi Ocean Racing's yacht Azzam, skippered by Britain's Ian Walker, returns to Alicante, Spain after the mast broke in rough weather on the first day of racing on leg 1 of the Volvo Ocean Race to Cape Town on November 6, 2011 in Alicante, Spain.
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ALICANTE, SPAIN - NOVEMBER 5: Abu Dhabi Ocean Racing, skippered by Ian Walker from the UK sails during the start of leg 1 of the Volvo Ocean Race to Cape Town on November 5, 2011 in Alicante, Spain.
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ALICANTE, SPAIN - NOVEMBER 05: Abu Dhabi Ocean Racing team skipper Ian Walker (L) from the UK holds the helm besides Retired French footballer Zinedine Zidane while leaving the harbour for the start of the first leg of the Volvo Ocean Race 2011-2012 from Alicante to Cape Town on November...
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ALICANTE, SPAIN - NOVEMBER 05: Retired French footballer Zinedine Zidane (R) holds the helm on board the Abu Dhabi Ocean Racing team yacht, skippered by Ian Walker from the UK, prior to the start of the first leg of the Volvo Ocean Race 2011-2012 from Alicante to Cape Town on November 5,...
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ALICANTE, SPAIN - NOVEMBER 05: Abu Dhabi Ocean Racing team skipper Ian Walker from the UK arrives for the start of the first leg of the Volvo Ocean Race 2011-2012 from Alicante to Cape Town on November 5, 2011 in Alicante, Spain.
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ALICANTE, SPAIN - NOVEMBER 05: Retired French footballer Zinedine Zidane (2nd L) holds on tight to stay on his feet on board the Abu Dhabi Ocean Racing team, skippered by Ian Walker from the UK, during the first leg of the Volvo Ocean Race 2011-2012 from Alicante to Cape Town on November...
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ALICANTE, SPAIN - NOVEMBER 05: Abu Dhabi Ocean Racing team skipper Ian Walker from the UK waves goodbye while leaving the harbour for the start of the first leg of the Volvo Ocean Race 2011-2012 from Alicante to Cape Town on November 5, 2011 in Alicante, Spain.
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AT SEA - JANUARY 31: Abu Dhabi Ocean Racing, skippered by Ian Walker from the UK, pick up speed as they exit the Strait of Malacca, during leg 3 of the Volvo Ocean Race 2011-12 on January 31, 2012 from Abu Dhabi, UAE to Sanya, China.
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