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Crew List A – Z Latest
Thursday, June 4th, 2009The complete A – Z of past and current competitors in the Whitbread Round the World Race and Volvo Ocean Race.
What is the Volvo Ocean Race 2008-09?
Monday, September 8th, 2008The Volvo Ocean Race is quite simply the ‘Everest of Sailing’ with the competing teams sailing across 37,000 nautical miles of the globe’s most treacherous seas. The event will begin in
What is the Volvo Ocean Race? (Long version)
Thursday, January 10th, 2008The age-old adage that nothing great is easy is the foundation for the Volvo Ocean Race, an exceptional test of sailing prowess which has been built on the spirit of great seafarers; fearless men who sailed the world’s oceans aboard square rigged clipper ships more than a century ago. Their challenge back then was not a race as such, but recording the fastest time between ports meant new levels of pride for themselves and great recognition for their vessel.
Volvo Open 70 information and specification
Tuesday, May 8th, 2007The Volvo Open 70 design is faster and more dynamic than any offshore monohull. It is a state-of-the-art craft incorporating leading edge performance technology. During the
