Damaged round the world race yacht back in water in Auckland after fatal Hong Kong accident: Both Towill and Volvo Ocean Race director Phil Lawrence said investigations by the Hong Kong and mainland Chinese authorities will be closed shortly with no further action taken. The Volvo Ocean Race has commissioned an independent report into ocean racing at night in areas of high vessel traffic …: Google Alert – “volvo ocean race”
Volvo Ocean Race: Vestas now repaired: Auckland, New Zealand (March 5, 2018) – After its collision on January 20 near the finish of Leg 4 of the Volvo Ocean Race, Vestas 11th Hour Racing returned to the water today with a test sail anticipated later this week. Damage to the bow kept the team from competing in Legs 5 and 6, with the boat …: 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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Cape Town Image: Springy Hout Bay