World on Water Global Sailing News – April 6, 2018: There were a lot of wrecked boats in the end phase of Leg 7 of the Volvo Ocean Race. The most dramatic was Vestas which was dismasted but leader MAPFRE had troubles too with its main track on the mast which came apart and the mainsail which tore from luff to leach. Also, AkzoNobel has hull …: Google Alert – “volvo ocean race”
Just eight weeks until Victoria welcomes Melges 24 World Championship: The organizing committee is proud to join the Volvo Ocean Race and regattas around the world in designating the event with the international Sailors for the Sea Clean Regattas program. The Clean Regattas program provides best practices for reducing environmental impact from all forms of waste, …: 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: Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird (and Dodge Pickup) 2011