Helly Hansen

RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil (Apr. 3, 2009) - Barely eight days have passed since Ericsson Racing Team swept Leg 5 of the Volvo Ocean Race. Now, the team is ready for the next contest of the globe-girdling race.
The Rio de Janeiro In-Port Race is scheduled for tomorrow, and Ericsson's two yachts are back in the water and ready for a tune-up. Ericsson 3 and Ericsson 4 will partake in today's practice race in anticipation of tomorrow's two races.
 
The first start of tomorrow's two races is scheduled for 1600 GMT (1300 local). The In-Port Race will be broadcast live on the Internet with video, audio and tracking all beginning at 1545 GMT (1245 local). Visit the official race Web site, www.VolvoOceanRace.com <http://www.volvooceanrace.com/> , for more information.
 
VOLVO OCEAN RACE LEADERBOARD
(Through Leg 5)
1. Ericsson 4, 63.5 points
2. Puma, 53
3. Telefónica Blue, 50.5
4. Ericsson 3, 43.5
5. Green Dragon, 39.5
6. Telefónica Black, 21
7. Delta Lloyd, 12
8. Team Russia, 10.5