Barbados Sailing Week – Name change for leading Caribbean regatta: The former Volvo Ocean Race VO70 that currently holds the Absolute Monohull record with a time of 4 hours, 42 minutes, 20 seconds (set by Andy Budgen/Fred Schwyn and team in 2014) will be back on the racetrack too, as will the local TP52 – Boss. In delightful nod to the schooner tradition of this …: Google Alert – “volvo ocean race”
Sydney to Hobart race 2017: 5 things to know about sailing's offshore classic: Last year's winner, a 70-foot New Zealand boat named Giacomo (formerly Groupama 4, winner of the 2011-2012 Volvo Ocean Race) took just over two days 16 hours to complete the route. READ: French sailor sets around-the-world record. Wild Oats XI is the only yacht other than inaugural winner Rani …: 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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