Reminders of Mortality: Then came the report of Scallywag losing Alex Gough overboard while leading the Volvo Ocean Race. While I was so relieved to hear that he was retrieved (in under seven minutes), I have to say that in watching the video of his retrieval, I was pretty concerned (to say the least) at the lack of safety …: Google Alert – “volvo ocean race”
Man overboard! Volvo Ocean race sailor rescued unharmed: There was drama on the high seas on Sunday as the Volvo Ocean Race leader suffered a setback in the Pacific. Point of view. "The main thing is we got him back on board, he is safe. But I think it just showed everyone how hard it is to actually see the guy in the water, even on a sunny day, 18 knots and …: 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: Banksy in Boston: Detail of the NO LOITRIN piece on Essex St in Central Square, Cambridge