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Mon, 12 Jun 2006 21:37:38 UTC

Having won this race eight years ago, sailed a leg in the last edition and seemingly led his Pirates of the Caribbean crew to second place this time round, Paul Cayard remains undecided on whether he will sail a fourth Volvo Ocean Race campaign in three years time.

Cayard, who will be 50 when the next race begins, is rumoured to be considering another race, possibly applying his motivational skills to a team management role, but says he is not looking ahead to 2009-2010 at this stage.

He said, “I’m not thinking four years down the road.

“I’ve enjoyed the race, I always enjoy these races. But it’s been a hard race physically. I’ve had another good run at it and I’ll just have to evaluate the situation if it arises in the future.”

His remarks differ to those he issued in England last September at the boat’s christening when he insisted he would not consider another race.

After finishing third in the Rotterdam In Port race yesterday, he said, “What can I say? I have had a fun time with this race.

“I’ve already been three times round the planet; I’ll be 50 then (the next race). I have had a good run, I don’t really need to tempt fate. But I’m not set on anything.”

Should he choose to sail again, Cayard admits he is uncertain whether he favours the Volvo Open 70.

“I do and do not. They are fantastically fun to sail, but they are also right on the edge in terms of seaworthiness.”

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