The Volvo Ocean Race
The Volvo Ocean Race (formerly the Whitbread Round the World Race) has been held every 3 years since 1973. An idea conceived like so many of the greatest, in an old, smoky English pub, the race tests the strength, courage and sailing tenacity of the world’s bravest and craziest sailors and the agility and stamina of their beautifully crafted yachts.
The Race this year will be no different with seven teams already confirmed in the starting line up to compete over 10 race legs around the world, beginning in Alicante Spain, passing by Africa, through to Asia and the Americas before coming back to Europe and finishing in St Petersburg. (Click on the map points to see the start dates of the race legs.)
Map of the Race
Along the way, as in the 2005-2006 Race, in-port fleet races have been incorporated at 7 of the stopover ports. The points acquired from these races will contribute to the final ranking of the race and are an ideal opportunity for spectators to see and feel up close the magnificence and adrenaline of fleet racing.
In port fleet races:
Alicante | Singapore | Qingdao | Rio de Janiero | Boston | Galway | Stockholm
Include watching the race as part of sailing holiday and feel the thrill of sailing as both a sports spectator and a participator. You can even charter some of the boats that participated in the last Volvo Ocean Race!
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