Pressure on as MAPFRE prepares for Hong Kong events: Xabi Fernández's crew face the HGC In-port race and Around Hong Kong Island Race, being held this weekend (on Saturday and Sunday respectively), and whose combined results will count as one event on the Volvo Ocean Race In-Port Race Series scoring board. An intense weekend awaits the …: Google Alert – “volvo ocean race”
Light winds and high spirits conclude Bay of Islands Sailing Week: A shaky start by Ghost Rider on day one of the regatta quickly gave way to a blinding run of first place finishes in the next five races – just as you'd expect from a crew comprising America's Cup and Volvo Ocean Race veterans like Phil Jameson and Brad Marsh. But their local rivals Angry Dragon weren't …: 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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