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Farewell Volvo Ocean Racers

14 December, 2011 By Leave a Comment
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On Sunday 11 December the V&A Waterfront in Cape Town was alive with spectators, sailors and yachts as the six teams competing in the 2011-12 Volvo Ocean Race set off on Leg 2, headed for Abu Dhabi. The Volvo Ocean Race Village kept the crowds entertained with everything from the Volvo Concept Universe and Volvo C30 Electric to a 3D Cinema on display. And while the public enjoyed all the entertainment, the crews of the six competing yachts were frantically conducting repairs and making … [Read more...]

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Clipper Yacht, Cork, Resumes Race From Cape Town

27 November, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Cork Crew prepare to leave Cape Town

The Irish entry in the Clipper 09-10 Round the World Yacht Race has set sail from Cape Town following the start day crash that forced her to return to port for repairs. Cork, Ireland has been back in port since Sunday afternoon and a team of boat builders has been working around the clock to get her ready to resume the race to Geraldton, Western Australia. This lunchtime the marine surveyor pronounced her fit to leave and the crew, who had gathered at the yacht club this morning made their … [Read more...]

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Dramatic Collision at the Cape Town Start of Clipper Race

23 November, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Start of the Clipper Around the World Race Leg 4 in Cape Town

Cape Town, South Africa: A dramatic start to Race 4 of Clipper 09-10 in Cape Town saw eight of the boats cross the start line for the 4,700-mile race to Geraldton, Western Australia, while a collision between Hull & Humber and Cork, Ireland resulted in the two teams returning to harbour. None of the crew were hurt and the Race Director and the shore team are now assessing the damage to Hull & Humber’s port aft quarter and Cork’s bow. California had another cracking start in … [Read more...]

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