Volvo Ocean Race
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New England Boatworks to build Puma yacht
Electronic Captain &bull Sep 1, 2010(soundings) Puma Ocean Racing announced that New England Boatworks was contracted to build Puma's new Volvo 70 for the upcoming Volvo Ocean Race 2011-2012. READ MORE Full Story »
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Abu Dhabi Ocean Racing Team Chooses Farr Yacht Design For Volvo Ocean Race 2011-12
Volvo Ocean Race Blog &bull Aug 31, 2010
Alicante, Spain - 31 August 2010 - Abu Dhabi Ocean Racing Team has officially appointed US-based Farr Yacht Design (FYD), to design its Volvo Open 70 for the Volvo Ocean Race 2011-12. Alongside this appointment is the announcement that Jason Carrington (UK) has been hired as the team's Technical Manager. With more than 25 years… Full Story »
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Designers announced for Abu Dhabi Ocean Racing
Volvo Ocean Race &bull Aug 31, 2010Shortly after announcing Ian Walker as skipper for Abu Dhabi Ocean Racing Team, Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority (ADTA) has confirmed that Jason Carrington has been hired as Technical Manager for the team, and that Farr Yacht Design will design and build their Volvo Open 70 for the Volvo Ocean… Full Story »
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ADTA Appoints Farr Yacht Design To Develop Team's Volvo Open 70
Valencia Sailing &bull Aug 31, 2010
With more than 25 years experience, FYD-designed racing yachts have won more than 40 World Championships and have achieved a multitude of successes at international grand prix events including the Volvo Ocean Race, America's Cup, Vendee Globe, Sydney Hobart Yacht Race, Barcelona World Race, Transat Jacques Vabre, Copa del Rey and many others. FYD is undertaking a… Full Story »
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Volvo Ocean Race : Puma Ocean Racing to build boat in Newport, RI, USA.
BYM Sailing News &bull Aug 28, 2010
PUMA Ocean Racing, skippered by Ken Read (Newport, USA), is proud to announce that New England Boatworks Inc. has been contracted to build PUMA's new Volvo 70 for the upcoming VOLVO OCEAN RACE 2011-2012. Design for this latest generation round… Full Story »
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Groupama 70 moves into first place
Volvo Ocean Race &bull Aug 25, 2010After the second night at sea, French Volvo Ocean Race 2011-12 entry, Groupama 70 slipped inside Spanish Telefonica Azul and took first place on the water in the Sevenstar Round Britain and Ireland Race. The French crew spent Tuesday afternoon… Full Story »
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Volvo Ocean Race: A great national adventure - NCB Ireland
Sail-World &bull Aug 24, 2010From the Volvo Ocean Race legends series: In 1989, Joe English steered the Irish 82-foot maxi NCB Ireland campaign to the start line in Southampton, carrying the hopes and aspirations of homeland in a time of considerable upheaval. In the early hours of a cold October morning in 1988, a large section of a big warehouse wall in the Ballyfermot industrial district of Dublin was smashed to create a gaping hole. Bright lights inside revealed a gleaming white hull, the like of which had never before been seen in Ireland. Deep in the night, the 82-foot maxi yacht… Full Story »
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America's Cup Audio: Tony Veitch talks with Grant Dalton
Sail-World &bull Aug 22, 2010Emirates Team New Zealand announce their participation in the 2011-12 Volvo Ocean Race. Kevin Shoebridge, Grant Dalton and Matteo de Nora. Auckland, New Zealand. 13/4/2010' Emirates Team New Zealand / Photo Chris Cameron ETNZAfter a rumour filled Friday with reports… Full Story »
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Volvo Ocean Race Legends: Caviar, Cocktails and Central Heating
Sail-World &bull Aug 17, 2010Sayula II - Ramon Carlin (MEX) first Whitbread Race winner' Volvo Ocean RaceEnglishman Butch Dalrymple-Smith was a crewmember aboard the Mexican entry, Sayula II, the winner of the very first Whitbread in 1973-74. In the Volvo Ocean Race's 'Legends Look Back' series ahead of next year's first official reunion in Alicante, Butch remembers the good and bad. When we set out, we really knew little about what was in store for us. The only information available came from the clipper ships of yesteryear, and from Sir Francis Chichester's book about his solo navigation in 1967. I remember telling one journalist… Full Story »
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Volvo Ocean Race : Ian Walker to lead Abu Dhabi debut
BYM Sailing Sport News &bull Aug 2, 2010
The Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority announced today that two-time British Olympic medallist and past Volvo Ocean Race skipper, Ian Walker, will take the helm for the emirate's debut in the next edition of the race. British Olympian Ian Walker ... Full Story »
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ADTA Appoints Ian Walker To Lead Abu Dhabi Ocean Racing's Debut Campaign
Volvo Ocean Race Blog &bull Aug 2, 2010
Alicante, Spain - 02 August 2010 - Two-time Olympic medallist, Ian Walker of Great Britain, has taken the helm as skipper for Abu Dhabi Ocean Racing's 2011-12 Volvo Ocean Race title pursuit, as the emirate's newest sporting outfit readies for the 'Everest of Sailing'. Appointed by the team's backer, Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority (ADTA), Walker will lead an 11-strong crew hoping to stake its claim in one of the world's toughest, most extreme sporting challenges. ADTA, which was behind the emirate's successful bid to… Full Story »
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Ian Walker to lead Abu Dhabi debut
Volvo Ocean Race &bull Aug 2, 2010The Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority announced today that two-time British Olympic medallist and past Volvo Ocean Race skipper, Ian Walker, will take the helm for the emirate's debut in the next edition of the race. British Olympian Ian Walker (40),… Full Story »
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Double Olympic medallist to skipper Abu Dhabi's VOR campaign
Sail-World &bull Aug 2, 2010Ian Walker, newly appointed skipper of Abu Dhabi Ocean Racing' David Kneale/VOR Click Here to view large photoTwo-time Olympic medallist, Ian Walker of Great Britain, has taken the helm as skipper for Abu Dhabi Ocean Racing's 2011-12 Volvo Ocean Race title pursuit, as the emirate's newest sporting outfit readies for the 'Everest of Sailing'. Appointed by the team's backer, Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority (ADTA), Walker will lead an 11-strong… Full Story »
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ItajaA comes to Alicante
Volvo Ocean Race &bull Jul 30, 2010The Mayor of ItajaA and distinguished guests from the Port and Local Government of the Brazilian Stopover, visited the Volvo Ocean Race Headquarters this week in Alicante. The group included Jandir Bellini, Prefeito Municipal ItajaA Celio, Jose Bernardino, Secretario Executivo… Full Story »
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Volvo Ocean Race : CAMPER project will reach another milestone early next month
BYM Sailing News &bull Jul 24, 2010
CAMPER has announced that construction of the VO70 yacht will start in the first week of August and, with crew selection also well advanced, that experienced Spanish round-the-world yachtsman Roberto Bermudez de Castro has joined the team. It will ... Full Story »
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The CAMPER project for the Volvo Ocean Race will reach another milestone early next month
Volvo Ocean Race Blog &bull Jul 23, 2010
CAMPER announced today that construction of the VO70 yacht will start in the first week of August and, with crew selection also well advanced, that experienced Spanish round-the-world yachtsman Roberto Bermudez de Castro has joined the team. It will be his fifth round-the-world… Full Story »
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Volvo Ocean Race: Camper announce build, crew and workup for VOR70
Sail-World &bull Jul 23, 2010CAMPER announced today that construction of the VO70 yacht will start in the first week of August. Crew selection is also well advanced and CAMPER said today that experienced Spanish round-the-world yachtsman Roberto Bermudez de Castro has signed on. It will be his fifth round-the-world race, most recently as skipper of… Full Story »
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Volvo Ocean Race managing the commercial change
BYM Sailing News &bull Jul 21, 2010
Greg Miall joined the Volvo Ocean Race as its new Commercial Director in January 2010. Formerly Managing Director of Sport magazine in the UK, and Global Sales Director of newspaper group Metro International, Miall brings with him a background ... Full Story »
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Images from Istanbul: Kiwis at the Volvo ISAF Youth Worlds
Sail-World &bull Jul 17, 2010Alex Maloney and Sam Bullock from New Zealand competing in the 29er class on day 5 of the Volvo Youth Sailing ISAF World Championships 2010, in Istanbul, Turkey' Dave Kneale/Volvo Ocean RaceClick Here to view large photoTop Volvo Ocean Race… Full Story »
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Driven to conquer Part II
Volvo Ocean Race &bull Jul 14, 2010Rarely does a sailor compete in a single race, although the winner of the 1997-98 race came close to it. Paul Cayard skippered EF Language by default. Ahead of the Volvo Ocean Race Legends Regatta next year, Bob Fisher looks at planning and personal hardship in races gone by. Johan Salen and Richard Brisius were looking for a replacement for Lawrie Smith who was… Full Story »
