The numbers Auckland can't ignore as America's Cup village debate drags on: Economic impact reports need to be taken with a pinch of salt but Alicante city officials are laughing all the way to the bank with their decision to stay involved as a major player in the Volvo Ocean Race. The Volvo Ocean Race fleet start the 2017-18 race from Alicante in Spain. VOLVO OCEAN RACE.: Google Alert – “volvo ocean race”

Volvo Ocean Racers Head for City: In just two months, the sailing world will descend upon Newport when the seven One Design Volvo Ocean 65 racing yachts competing in the Volvo Ocean Race arrive from Brazil in a competition that started out in Spain last October. For the organizers of the Newport stopover, preparation for hosting an …: Google Alert – “volvo ocean race”

The Volvo Ocean Race returns to Cape Town in 2017 and will be in the City from 24 November to 10 December. The first of Leg 2 yachts are expected to arrive on 27 November with the start of Leg 3 to Melbourne on 10 December 2017:

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