Newport's 2015 Volvo Ocean Race Stopover Left Lasting Legacy: When Newport served as a host city for the Volvo Ocean Race three years ago, more than 130,000 people turned out, including approximately 20,000 to view the in-port race. The estimated state and local economic impact from the 12-day event was nearly $ 48 million. But for Brad Read, executive …: Google Alert – “volvo ocean race”
Volvo Ocean Race: Locked and loaded: (April 26, 2018; Day 4) – Over the past 48 hours, each of the seven Volvo Ocean Race teams has thrown their cards on the table, lining up west to east and committing to the routing they think will best fire them towards the steady, favourable breeze the trade winds offer. Team Sun Hung Kai/Scallywag …: 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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