Originally named the whitbread round the world race after its initiating sponsor, british brewing company whitbread, in 2001 it became the volvo ocean race after swedish automobile manufacturer volvo took up the sponsorship, and in 2019 it was renamed the ocean race. A total of 19 teams entered and the course took them 27,000 nautical miles around the world over four legs. Now named viva mexico, the vo65 was previously abu dhabi ocean racing when it was the overall winner in the 201415 volvo ocean race, and then rebranded for. He then sailed her in the 1960 race which he established for fellow singlehanded, corinthian yachtsmen, from plymouth to new york at the time a revolutionary concept and the first solo ocean race.
A yacht race around the world, held every three or four years since 1973. Fullon conditions as volvo ocean race fleet head into atlantic for leg 2 to cape town vestas 11th hour racing takes first blood in volvo ocean race, scallywag hits the rocks. Originally named the whitbread round the world race after its initiating sponsor, british brewing company whitbread, in 2001 it became the volvo ocean race after swedish automobile manufacturer volvo took up the sponsorship, and in 2019 it was renamed the ocean race though the route changes to accommodate various ports. Sep 21, 2017 the race boat experience partnership further extends the companys commitment to the volvo ocean race 201718, beyond the involvement of team akzonobel. The most recent edition of the volvo ocean race ended with one of the most exciting finishes in the race s long history. Why the completed volvo ocean race includes more than a. Nov 04, 2014 on october 11, seven 66foot boats set out from alicante, spain for cape town, south africa, in the first leg of the roundtheworld volvo ocean race, the worlds toughest ocean race. A place in the history book is at stake as the volvo ocean race draws to a close.
The volvo ocean race is one of the worlds most famous, and most extreme, sailing competitions. The first edition of the race was staged in 197374. The loss of the sailor was the second in recent volvo ocean race history. The 200809 volvo ocean race was a yacht race held between 4 october 2008 and 27 june 2009the 10th edition of the round the world volvo ocean race the eight participating boats made ten stops in nine countries around the world. The roundtheworld volvo ocean race is one of the toughest races on the planet, and sam greenfield started using drones to capture it like never before. Maiden documentary tracks allfemale crew who sailed into the history books a new film tells the story of the first allfemale crew to enter the whitbread round the world race. On leg four of the race in january, scallywag rookie alex gough fell overboard into the pacific ocean and volvo ocean race organizers shared video of. The most recent edition of the volvo ocean race ended with one of the most exciting finishes in the races long history.
Winding back the time machine to the volvo ocean race 1112 with a recently discovered boatfeed clip from onboard camper as they get pasted. Ap nbc sports network will provide broadcast coverage in the u. Expect more like this to be uploaded to the official. All seven teams taking part in the nineleg sailing race that starts saturday are using. It was the last time the british services had an entry in the race. Volvo pentas next generation gasoline engines power ribs. There are grueling sports and then theres the volvo ocean race. Maiden won two of the three southern ocean legs in division d. Find highquality volvo ocean race stock photos and editorial news pictures from getty images. Hrh prince philip christened the yacht at londons tower bridge. Others are race rookies, including martine grael, the daughter of the former volvo ocean race champion torben grael. After 38,739 nautical miles of ocean racing, abu dhabi ocean racing led by skipper ian walker claimed the overall trophy.
New zealander blair tuke had a dream 12 months, winning an olympic gold medal and the americas cup. While one beach clean wont save the ocean, its about solving problems for the long term. Expect more like this to be uploaded to the official volvo ocean race youtube channel in the future. The 201112 volvo ocean race was the 11th edition of the roundtheworld volvo ocean race, yacht race which started with an inport race in alicante, spain on 29 october 2011 with six volvo open 70 yachts at the start line and ended with an inport race in galway, ireland on 7 july 2012. The first offshore leg of the 200809 race started in alicante, spain, on 11 october 2008, with the inport race having been held seven days earlier.
The 201415 volvo ocean race is the 12th edition of the roundtheworld volvo ocean race. Race positions and news have been available online via slick graphics, onboard reporting including videos from race boat. The volvo ocean race crews will experience life at the extreme as they race day and night for more than 20 days at a time, living on freezedried food and. With teams racing through the most extreme spots on the planet closer to the astronauts in the space station than anyone else on land and. Oct 27, 2017 eight of them, including jackson, were on the allfemale team sca in the last race. Volvo car australia is planning its own beach cleanup project in sydney, involving the companys employees and families, volvo dealers and families, and partner agency staff. The grueling eight month volvo ocean race has concluded with a chinese victory. Sep 14, 2017 in septembers mainsail, shirley robertson speaks to the teams involved in the volvo ocean race about the race referred to as the everest of the seas.
Today, images of the volvo ocean race depict streamlined, stateoftheart boats cutting through the waves in a deathdefying race against time. It started on 19 october 2014 in alicante, spain, and concluded in june 2015 in gothenburg, sweden. See good deals, great deals and more on a volvo v90 wagons. Right time for mexico to be back scuttlebutt sailing news. The ocean race is the toughest test of a team in sport and sailings greatest roundtheworld challenge. They met in 2007 after both made the cut for the documentary film project. New rule opens up jobs for female sailors at the volvo ocean race. Volvo ocean race is a test of skills the new york times.
Started in 1973 as the whitbread, it is held once every three years, and teams race. The whitbread round the world race ran for the first time with all w60 boats and to a points vs time instead of aggregate leg time scoring system to enhance the value of the shorter race legs also, in an effort to attract additional media coverage, the. The insidestory of what it takes to win sailings iconic race around the world, and the ultimate test of a team in professional sport. Download the owners manual here if you are looking for volvo ocean race video youve come to the right place. After a man was lost at sea, the volvo ocean race scrutinizes. This book presents a unique history of the race that has changed the sport of open ocean racing forever and provides complete coverage of the race. Episode 10 the end game the final stages of sailings iconic race around the world saw 3 teams poised to take the overall win, dongfeng race team, mapfre and team brunel. Can olympic champions and americas cup winners blair tuke and. At the stopovers, teams had premium bases for better fan interaction. Since 1973, winning the race has been an obsession for the worlds best sailors olympic champions, record breakers and pioneers. The 11th edition of the race starts in alicante, spain in october 2011 and concludes in galway, ireland, during early july 2012, the teams will sail over 39,000 nautical miles of the worlds most.
In the closing 24 hours of the final leg of the volvo ocean race, dongfeng. Your browser does not currently recognize any of the video formats available. Volvo ocean race yacht involved in fatal accident near. In this handout image provided by the volvo ocean race, abu. Join the crew of the akzonobel for a magic carpet ride into the races history books. Successful closure for team sca at their final appearance in genoa boat.
Volvo ocean race yachtsman john fisher presumed lost at. The ocean race is the worlds premier offshore race, an exceptional test of sailing prowess and human endeavour, which started over 37 years ago as the whitbread round the world race. Volvo ocean race stock photos download 1,309 royalty free. Volvo ocean race blogs, comments and archive news on. Iker martinez, team telefonica in the sixth and final part of our series, iker martinez, telefonicas spanish olympian, tackles our 10 questions.
Download 1,309 volvo ocean race stock photos for free or amazingly low rates. Volvo expects to sell over 16,000 units of the v40, v40 cross country, v60, and xc60, and 15,000 units of the v70 and xc70. We have 19 images about volvo ocean race video including images, pictures, photos, wallpapers, and more. May 08, 2009 the 20082009 volvo ocean race has arrived in boston harbor. Writers klaus badelt, hans zimmer, steve jablonsky. This years volvo ocean race starts october 4 in alicante, spain, and. The volvo ocean race crews will experience life at the extreme as they race day and night for more than 20 days at a time, living on freezedried food and combating the harshest weather conditions the planet can offer. Volvo ocean race broadcast coverage announced fox sports. Can he follow it up with a volvo ocean race victory.
To the ends of the earth the first 40 years volvo ocean race. The volvo ocean race vor has generated massive interest in countries where sailing is more deeply entrenched in both history and modern life. All or nothing watch the official film of the volvo ocean race 201718 now. The grandprix volvo ocean race is among the most difficult challenges in all of sports a grueling bluewater test of the best and toughest sailors sprinting around the planet in sailboats that can reach 44 mph. The next generation v6280 sterndrive has been chosen as it provides excellent power and maneuverability, and low emissions. The most recent race, the 201718 volvo ocean race started in alicante, spain. Sean ogrady is impressed by this versatile estate with a beautifully designed cabin.
The volvo ocean race museum, located on the harborside of the spanish port of alicante, is dedicated to the sailing regatta now known as the ocean race. View all attractions near museo the ocean race on tripadvisor. Volvo ocean race hardcover november 1, 2011 by barry pickthall author 5. Volvo ocean race latest breaking news, pictures, videos, and special reports from the economic times. The volvo ocean race 201718 find out more about the 201718 edition of the worlds most enduring yacht race. The everest of sailing is a triennial sporting event that sees seven teams battle it out on the worlds oceans. Formerly known as the whitbred round the world race, this is easily one of the toughest sailboat races on the planet the 20172018 edition of the race will cover 45,000 nautical miles, across four oceans, touching six continents and 12 cities, all in just 7 months. Saturday from alicante for cape town in the first leg of the volvo ocean race. If you are determined to be in the sailing game you have to do this race sir peter blake. In these page, we also have variety of images available.
I throw in a little video here and there its good times as long as the video works, you know, theres various video that works and doesnt work. May 27, 2018 but the cool thing about the volvo ocean race deep black chronograph limited edition is that the connection seems to be way more than just marketing. Global beach cleanup tackles ocean plastic pollution volvo. Sailing legends is, quite simply, the definitive history of ocean racing. She then went on to skipper us womens challenge heineken in 1993, recounting in her book taking the helm that the race taught her how to. Watch the leg 2 start from the best seat in the house our helicopter. The 199798 whitbread round the world race was the seventh edition of the aroundtheworld sailing event whitbread round the world race. The ocean race crews will experience life at the extreme as they race day and night for more than 20 days at a time, living on freezedried food and combating the harshest weather conditions the planet can offer. Apr 24, 2018 it is over 40 years since the first crewed round the world race, the whitbread round the world race, now now the volvo ocean race. Download premium images you cant get anywhere else. Courtesy brian carlinteam vestas wind volvo ocean race team vestas wind grounded on a reef more than two hundred miles off the coast of. Dec 05, 2017 the volvo ocean race is an offshore sailboat race that sends competitors on a full circumnavigation of the planet. Follow us as we travel around the globe, keeping the volvo ocean 65 boats in peak condition. Boston is the 6th port city for the eight teams which will race around the globe for nine months over 37,000 nautical miles split into.
Sailing history was made on sunday, as two women tasted victory in the aroundtheworld volvo ocean race for the first time. The volvo ocean race is the worlds premier offshore race, an exceptional test of sailing prowess and human endeavour, which started over 37 years ago as the whitbread round the world race. The volvo ocean race 201415 is the 12th running of this ocean marathon. It is over 40 years since the first crewed round the world race, the whitbread round the world race, now now the volvo ocean race. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3 months new customers receive 15%. Dont forget to subscribe for more volvo ocean race. The british military combined to enter the maxi yacht british satquote defender. The dutch sailor hans horrevoets went overboard in a north atlantic gale during the 200506 edition. The 39,270 nm route involved stopovers and inport races in cape town, abu dhabi, sanya, auckland.
A highly efficient lowemission gasoline engine by volvo penta has been selected to power the rigid inflatable boats ribs for use in the volvo ocean race 201718. After a very closely fought 1,500 nautical mile race from cardiff to gothenburg, team brunel has won leg 10 of the volvo ocean race taking it to equal first place on the leaderboard with just one leg to go. The 201718 volvo ocean race was the th edition of the roundtheworld volvo ocean race. The two cup campaigns and the two volvo ocean race campaigns had been sabbaticals from north sails, and when read returned to the fold at the end of the 201112 race. The thrilling story of the 20012002 volvo ocean race round the world chronicles the daily pressures of this incredible sporting odyssey on competitors, and documents the struggles and triumphs of the members of one particular team, team newscorp, as they battle to become the worlds best ocean warriors. It started in alicante, spain, and concluded in the hague, netherlands.
Volvo ocean race models, xc70 and v70 special editions. Volvo ocean race museum alicante, spain atlas obscura. As well as being a sustainability partner for the forthcoming edition, the companys international brand is both official coatings supplier to the volvo ocean race boatyard and the official. As short sprint legs, leg 10 and 11 will prove to be the most intense in the history of the race.
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