Kerikeri sailors impress in Volvo Ocean Race: Kerikeri sailor Brad Farrand is realising his childhood dream in taking part in the Volvo Ocean Race. However his first Volvo Ocean Race, which covers 45,000 nautical miles in eight months when it finishes in June, hasn't all been smooth sailing. During the third leg from Cape Town to Melbourne, …: Google Alert – “volvo ocean race”
Volvo Ocean Race: Vestas 11th Hour Racing returns to the water: Vestas 11th Hour Racing is back in the water, with a test sail anticipated later this week. The boat had been shipped to New Zealand for repairs following a collision just before the finish of Leg 4, off Hong Kong. “It's been an amazing effort by all involved to get the boat back in the water,” said skipper …: 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: Austin FE (1957)