Canadian Derek Hatfield standing 2nd in Velux 5 Oceans

Derek Hatfield is now tied for 2nd in the overall points heading into the final leg of the Velux 5 Oceans single-handed around-the-world sailing race. In sprint 4 he won the speed gate and came in 2nd. Sprint 5 from Charleston SC to France is 3,600-nautical miles and starts Saturday, May 14. Dekek's site is spiritofcanada.org. You can also follow news via Facebook, Twitter (@Velux5oceans) and the sponsor site Activehouse.info.