Volvo Ocean Race: patched-up fleet set for tropical battle from Brazil to Miami on Leg 6 Another boat, Abu Dhabi, suffered serious hull damage and the shore crew has been working around the clock since arriving in Itajai to be ready for the 4,800-nautical mile trip to the US plus an in-port race on Saturday. This is a great thing. It's great for the sport, we're putting on a great show. Sailing is finally exciting. Let's grab hold of it. Spanish overall race leaders Telefonica endured their fair share of problems in the 7,500-mile last leg too with damage to the hull but still finished a narrow second behind Puma. This week, their skipper Iker Martinez was named on the Spanish sailing team for the London Olympics with crewmate Xabi Fernandez in the 49ers class. It starts 20 days after the Volvo Ocean Race finishes on July 7. The pair won gold in Athens eight years ago and silver in Beijing in 2008. Overall standings: 1 Team Telefonica (Spain) 147 points, 2 Groupama (France) 127, 3 Camper (NZ/Spain) 119, 4 Puma (U.S.) 113, 5 Abu Dhabi 55, 6 Team Sanya (China) 25