AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND: Illbruck, skippered by American John Kostecki, launches out of a swell during the early stages of the fourth leg of the Volvo Ocean Race as the fleet depart from the Hauraki Gulf in Auckland, New Zealand, 27 January 2002. The fleet of eight yachts began their fourth leg of the round the world event from Auckland to Rio de Janeiro, Brasil, which is expected to take approximately 23-days for the fastest competitor. AFP PHOTO/dean TREML (Photo credit should read DEAN TREML/AFP/Getty Images)