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Volvo Ocean Race: MAPFRE's Leg 7 in review

10 April 2018 by Alan

Volvo Ocean Race: MAPFRE's Leg 7 in review: Former overall leader of the Volvo Ocean Race, MAPFRE (ESP) summarises their eventful Leg 7 which included mast track issues and sending a crew member upstairs to attempt a fix in the Southern Ocean, plus the mainsail split, followed by a stopover at Cape Horn and then being frustrated by light …: Google Alert – “volvo ocean race”

Bermuda linked with Star League: World Sailing, the global governing body for sailing, announced last November that the Star Sailors League has been recognised with Special Event status. The Star Sailors League joins the America's Cup, World Match Racing Tour, Volvo Ocean Race, Extreme Sailing Series, PWA World Tour and the …: 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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