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BOATFEED: February 19

PUMA Ocean Racing powered by BERG leaves the dock in Sanya, China to begin Leg 4, Stage 1, the “Buddha course” – an approximate 40 nautical mile round trip to Sanya Nanshan Temple's Buddha statue and back to the start line.

Leg 4 has been split in to two stages due to a tropical cyclone with up to 11-meter waves in the South China Sea. The fleet will start Stage 2 on Monday, February 20 with a staggered departure on the second stage of Leg 4 in the order they finished Stage 1 of the leg.

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BOATFEED: February 18

The PUMA Ocean Racing powered by BERG crew returned to the podium, finishing second in the Sanya Haitang Bay In-Port Race in Sanya, China. PUMA’s Mar Mostro crossed the line with a time of at 0:59.18, .41 seconds behind Team Telefónica on Saturday, Feb. 18, during the third stopover of the Volvo Ocean Race 2011-12.

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SHOREFEED: February 17

PUMA Ocean Racing powered by BERG shore team member Chris Hill dives under Mar Mostro to take a closer look at the boat's keel and give the hull a scrub.

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SHOREFEED: February 16

Amory Ross took home the Leg 3 Inmarsat Media Crew Member Award on a busy awards night in Sanya, China. The team also won a second consecutive DHL Shore Crew Award, both awards were presented during the Volvo Ocean Race 2011-12 Leg 3 prizegiving ceremony on Thursday, Feb. 16, in Sanya, China.

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SHOREFEED: February 15

PUMA Ocean Racing powered by BERG shore team member Mike Brady goes up Mar Mostro's mast to tune and check the rig.

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SHOREFEED: February 14

PUMA's Mar Mostro's daggerboards take a beating from ocean debris (natural and unnatural) during each leg. After being repaired by the PUMA Ocean Racing powered by BERG shore team during the Sanya, China stopover the daggerboards are carefully placed back into the boat's hull.

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BOATFEED: February 4

After a roller coaster leg, PUMA Ocean Racing powered by BERG finished fourth overall in the two-stage Leg 3 from Abu Dhabi, UAE, to Sanya, China, crossing the line at 08:29 UTC/16:29 local on Saturday, February 4, 2012. The crew added 12 points to their overall total after completing the stage in 13 days, 29 minutes and 12 seconds. PUMA's Mar Mostro collected 17 points total for Leg 3 and remains in fourth place in the overall standings with 48 points.

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BOATFEED: February 2

PUMA's Mar Mostro heads back in-shore while racing off the coast of Vietnam. An earlier decision to head off-shore failed to pay off when anticipated breeze died and ocean conditions became too rough.

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BOATFEED: January 31

PUMA Ocean Racing powered by BERG team navigator Tom Addis explains the strategy behind tacking and stacking. Each tack or gybe requires all gear stowed down below to be moved from side to side, or "stacked", by Mar Mostro's crew in order to maintain proper weight balance.

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BOATFEED: January 30

PUMA Ocean Racing powered by BERG look from cloud to cloud to find the next good breeze as they prepare to exit the ship filled Malacca Strait.

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BOATFEED: January 29

PUMA Ocean Racing powered by BERG struggle with endless and unpredictable factors in the Malacca Strait: shipping lanes, fishing boats, nets, floating debris, currents, winds, squalls, and last but not least, exclusion zones. It’s a race course full of unexpected hazards but Mar Mostro isn't turning back.

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BOATFEED: January 26

PUMA's Mar Mostro continues toward the Malacca Strait. After a straight shot from Male, Malaysia the team finally tacks for the first (and second) time in hopes of gaining the most of the current weather conditions.

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BOATFEED: January 25

PUMA's Mar Mostro deals with tactical decisions off the coast of Sumatra, Indonesia. PUMA Ocean Racing powered by BERG team member Tom Addis explains the team's strategy as they head toward the Malacca Strait.

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EPISODE 8: SO YOU WANT TO BUILD A VOLVO 70

PUMA's Mar Mostro began as a simple idea: build the world's strongest, fastest Volvo Open 70. Along the way a few other ideas popped up too...a transparent hull, black sails, giant octopus tentacles...

Go behind the scenes and see the PUMA Ocean Racing powered by BERG team as they construct a high-tech, state of the art VO 70 from start to finish.

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BOATFEED: January 22

PUMA Ocean Racing powered by BERG departed the safe haven port in Male, Maldives on January 22nd to begin the second stage in Leg 3 of the Volvo Ocean Race 2011-12. The Mar Mostro crew reports they are happy to be sailing again as they make their way to Sanya, China.

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BOATFEED: January 14

An exciting 100 nautical mile sprint from Abu Dhabi to Sharjai, UAE concludes with PUMA in second place for the first stage of Leg 3 in the Volvo Ocean Race. PUMA passed the finish line 1 minute and 16 seconds behind race winner Abu Dhabi.

Leg 3 is split into two parts to prevent the boats from sailing through dangerous waters off the coast of Africa.

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mini-BOATFEED: January 10

Racing mini-Mar Mostro, a Tony Mutter and son Alec take on the rest of the Volvo Ocean Race fleet.

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SHOREFEED: January 9

The PUMA Ocean Racing powered by BERG shore team lowers the boat from onshore cradle back into the water in Abu Dhabi, UAE.

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BOATFEED: January 7

Sailing a 12 nautical mile sprint course, PUMA Ocean Racing powered by BERG team members Tom Addis and Amory Ross join Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Al Maktoum's Alzeer team onboard a traditional dhow boat. The team - one of more than 80 Arabian 60 foot dhow boats competing - placed first in the Abu Dhabi Sailing Festival.

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BOATFEED: January 4

The PUMA Ocean Racing powered by BERG team stepped onto the podium, finishing in third place overall in the two-stage Leg 2 of the Volvo Ocean Race 2011-2012 from Cape Town, South Africa, to Abu Dhabi, UAE.

PUMA's Mar Mostro crossed the line in the Abu Dhabi sprint to the finish in the fourth position on Wednesday, Jan. 4, at 12:28.38 UTC.

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BOATFEED: December 26

The PUMA Ocean Racing powered by BERG team sailed to third place in the first stage of Leg 2 of the Volvo Ocean Race 2011-12. The team raced 5,430 nautical miles from Cape Town, South Africa to an undisclosed location in the Indian Ocean.

Leg 2 is split into two stages to protect the fleet from pirate activity. The second part of the leg will be a day-long sprint to the finish line in Abu Dhabi, UAE.

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BOATFEED: December 25

Merry Mar Mostro Christmas!

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BOATFEED: December 22

Happy Holidays from PUMA's Mar Mostro! 

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EPISODE 7: REVERSE THE CURSE

PART TWO: STILL IN THIS TO WIN

The PUMA Ocean Racing powered by BERG team suffered a broken mast onboard PUMA's Mar Mostro in the South Atlantic Ocean on November 21, 2011, 17 days after the start of the Volvo Ocean Race 2011-12 from Alicante, Spain. The team was more then 2,100 nautical miles from their intended destination of Cape Town, South Africa and were forced to retire from Leg 1 of the race.

After motoring to the remote island of Tristan da Cunha, where the team spent six days, they were picked up by the Team Bremen - a cargo ship. PUMA's Mar Mostro was carefully placed into an onboard cradle in a rare open sea load, and the crew and boat then traveled to Cape Town, South Africa, to join the rest of the fleet and prepare for Leg 2 of the Volvo Ocean Race.

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BOATFEED: December 17

PUMA's Mar Mostro reports that not much has changed on the South Indian Ocean. The team continues to chase an unpredictable weather front in hopes of being the first boat to punch through and make their way to the top of the leader board.

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BOATFEED: December 15

PUMA Ocean Racing powered by BERG continues to fight frustrating weather patterns. Attempts to push through an easterly frontal system carry on as weather changes, wind dies and stronger westerly winds once again prevail.

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BOATFEED: December 12

The PUMA Ocean Racing powered by BERG team is back in the saddle for Leg 2 of the Volvo Ocean Race 2011-12. After bidding farewell to Cape Town, South Africa, PUMA's Mar Mostro experienced some light winds and slow sailing as they head to Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, the third port of the race round the world.

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EPISODE 6: AND THEN THE MAST FELL OVER THE SIDE

PART ONE: 2,100 Miles From Nowhere

The PUMA Ocean Racing powered by BERG team suffered a broken mast onboard PUMA's Mar Mostro in the South Atlantic Ocean on November 21, 2011, 17 days after the start of the Volvo Ocean Race 2011-12 from Alicante, Spain. The team was more then 2,100 nautical miles from their intended destination of Cape Town, South Africa and were forced to retire from Leg 1 of the race.

After around the clock efforts from the crew and shore team, PUMA's Mar Mostro was able to refuel and motor to the remote island of Tristan da Cunha.

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SHOREFEED: December 7

PUMA's Mar Mostro is ready to sail again.

After working through the night, the PUMA Ocean Racing powered by BERG shore team completed the replacement mast installation. Sea trial tested, PUMA's Mar Mostro is race ready and focused on the official start of Leg 2.

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SHOREFEED: December 6

PUMA Ocean Racing powered by BERG arrives in Cape Town, South Africa.

On December 6, 17 days after a dismasting at sea, PUMA's Mar Mostro finally tied up at the V&A Waterfront. During the unexpected journey to Cape Town, the crew faced one challenge after another - a search for fuel, six days on the most remote inhabited island on earth and a rare open sea transfer to a giant container ship.

Now the team faces yet another hurdle: repairing Mar Mostro in time to race again.

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BOATFEED: December 3 - 4

PUMA's Mar Mostro arrived to Tristan da Cunha on November 26. Tristan served as a safe haven for the PUMA Ocean Racing powered by BERG team after their boat was dismasted in the South Atlantic Ocean on November 21.

A huge rescue effort was launched to get the team and boat to Cape Town, South Africa in time for the start of Leg 2 of the Volvo Ocean Race round the world. Container ship Team Bremen picked up PUMA's Mar Mostro from Tristan da Cunha on December 2. PUMA will have a four day trip to Cape Town, leaving the team with only a few days to spare to get their boat race-ready.

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BOATFEED: November 30

The PUMA Ocean Racing powered by BERG team continues their exploration of Tristan da Cunha.

Skipper Ken Read served as tour guide through Tristan's lobster plant, and the crew hiked to the top of Queen Mary's Peak, a 6,700-foot volcano.

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EPISODE 5: MOVEMBER

PUMA Ocean Racing powered by BERG joined in on the Movember mustache drive to raise awareness for men's health, specifically prostate cancer and other cancers that effect men.

During the month formerly known as November, men around the world grow mustaches as part of this global campaign.

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BOATFEED: November 27

PUMA's Mar Mostro arrives at the remote island Tristan da Cunha.

After safely anchoring the boat, the crew accepted an invitation to play at the Tristan Golf Course. Along with enjoying the beautiful nine-hole course, the PUMA Ocean Racing powered by BERG team learned how the locals define a hazard. 

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BOATFEED: November 26

The most remote island in the world is finally within reach of PUMA's Mar Mostro. The crew prepares to anchor off the shores of Tristan da Cuhna, a small island in the South Atlantic Ocean inhabited by only 262 people and a large volcano.

Tristan da Cuhna is known as the world's most isolated settlement...and now as home to the PUMA Ocean Racing powered by BERG crew for the next few days.

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BOATFEED: November 25

Mustaches out, dolphins in - superstition is alive and well onboard PUMA's Mar Mostro. A plentifully Thanksgiving feast, continual boat repairs and a visit from some playful companions wrap up another day at sea.

Legends say a ship accompanied by dolphins was sure to find safe harbor, fair weather, and following seas. We hope this holds true as PUMA's Mar Mostro approaches the distant shores of Tristan da Cunha. 

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BOATFEED: November 24

LEG 1 RETIRED: Headed for Tristan da Cunha

A bad day at sea can be better than a good day on land.  Check in on PUMA's Mar Mostro as the crew keeps busy recycling ocean litter, trolling for fish and getting what they can out of their jury rigged storm sail.

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BOATFEED: November 23

Leg 1 RETIRED: South Atlantic Ocean

PUMA's Mar Mostro suffered a broken mast on November 21, 2011 during the first leg of the Volvo Ocean Race 2011-12.

 At approximately 18:00 GMT on November 23, the container ship Zim Monaco arrived to deliver 450 litres of diesel fuel to PUMA's Mar Mostro. It was determined by Mar Mostro crew and shore team that diesel was necessary for survival - with it the crew can make fresh water and continue under motor power toward the island of Tristan da Cuhna.

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BOATFEED: November 21

Leg 1: South Atlantic Ocean

PUMA's Mar Mostro suffered a broken mast on November 21, 2011 during the first leg of the Volvo Ocean Race 2011-12, which began November 5, 2011 in Alicante, Spain. The rig onboard Mar Mostro failed at approximately 15:00 UTC in the South Atlantic Ocean, about 2,150 nautical miles from Cape Town, South Africa.

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EPISODE 4: VIRGINS FOR NEPTUNE

EQUATOR CROSSING: The Initiation

PUMA's Mar Mostro crossed the equator on November 17, 2011. King Neptune, Queen Codfish and the rest of the seasoned shellbacks onboard joined in to properly initiate young pollywogs Amory Ross and Rome Kirby on their first crossing.

At zero degrees latitude, the equator crossing is a time honored tradition and rite of passage for sailors. It is believed showing reverence to the sea and its gods ensures the boat and crew a safe passage around the world.

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BOATFEED: November 5 - 12

Leg 1: Mediterranean Sea to North Atlantic Ocean

The Volvo Ocean Race 2011 - 12 started November 5th in Alicante, Spain. Catch up with the team in Leg 1 of this 9 month, 39,000 mile race around the world. After a frustrating start - too much wind, not enough wind, no wind at all - they are cruising through the Atlantic Ocean on their way to Cape Town, South Africa.

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EPISODE 3: THE EQUATOR

EQUATOR CROSSING: The Anticipation

PUMA's Volvo Open 70, Mar Mostro, is crossing The Equator.  King Neptune is ready and veterans onboard are plotting a sufficient sacrifice for pollywogs Amory Ross and Rome Kirby.  

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EPISODE 2: A HISTORY OF SPEED

PUMA's Volvo Open 70, Mar Mostro, is one of the fastest monohulls on the planet. Made of carbon fiber, Mar Mostro is a testament to the progress in boat building knowledge and technology.

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EPISODE 1: A BRIEF INTRODUCTION

Finishing in second place is a tough lesson. It proves you are good, but that you can improve. You can walk away satisfied or come back for more. For the 11 sailors on-board PUMA's Mar Mostro, the Volvo Ocean Race 2011-12 is a chance to prove to themselves that they have learned from experience and that their experience has made them better.

Join PUMA's Mar Mostro crew for the adventure of a lifetime as they sail 39,000 nautical miles in a 9 month race against five of the fastest mono-hulls known to man. It's a 24 hour yacht race and a battle against Mother Nature that is their everyday life.