The next transition offers opportunity and jeopardy for Volvo Ocean Race fleet: The Volvo Ocean Race fleet is about to bump up against another transition zone, a patch of very light and unstable winds that will be slow and painful to cross. This is the first sign of what appears to be a fairly untraditional doldrums crossing. As ever, the transition to the southern hemisphere offers …: Google Alert – “volvo ocean race”
100 days to the Atlantic Cup start: This year fans of the Atlantic Cup will be able to ask questions of Volvo Ocean Race Skipper Charlie Enright, Pro Sailor Kimo Worthington, America's Cup Skipper and North Sails president Ken Read and North Sails sail designer Steve Calder. In addition to the experts answering Atlantic Cup questions, …: 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: Two Oceans Aquarium