NEWPORT, United States — Spanish boat MAPFRE led the Volvo Ocean Race fleet out of Newport, Rhode Island, Sunday and into the most challenging of the remaining three legs through the North Atlantic. The six sailing teams in the around-the-world race set out in light 10-knot winds for the seventh leg of the global race. The teams arrived in Newport over a week ago from Itajai, Brazil. Abu Dhabi Ocean Racing holds a six-point lead overall ahead of Chinese boat Dongfeng Race Team. Newport was the only North American stopover on this year's race. — Agencies
