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  1. Volvo Ocean Race - Telefonica under threat in the Indian Ocean

    Sail-World &bull Dec 15, 2011

    The Volvo Ocean Race fleet are tonight pushing their way through the Indian Ocean on Leg 2 which takes them from Cape Town, South Africa to Abu Dhabi, UAE. The overall leader, Telefonica skippered by Iker Martinez (ESP), is now… Full Story »

  2. Volvo Ocean Race Battles Across the Agulhas Current, plus Piracy Update [VIDEO]

    gCaptain &bull Dec 15, 2011

    INDONESIA: Tanker boarded 10 December at 0340 LT while anchored in position 01:42N - 101:29E, approximately 2 nm northeast of Dumai. Three robbers boarded, entered the engine room, took a motorman hostage and stole engine spares before escaping. Rob Almeida… Full Story »

  3. Volvo Ocean Race : Tired teams jostle at 'second start line'

    BYM Sailing News &bull Dec 15, 2011

    Strong winds and rain squalls from an unstable trough have created a "second start line" amongst the Volvo Ocean Race fleet as the six yachts continue to shuffle positions, proving that the race to Abu Dhabi remains anyone's to ... Full Story »

  4. Volvo Ocean Race : A change of tune--a change of fortune?

    BYM Sailing News &bull Dec 15, 2011

    Will a change of mast and a change of tune add up to a change in fortune for PUMA? That's the hope of Ken Read, skipper of Mar Mostro and a secret fan of American hard rockers Aerosmith. The ... Full Story »

  5. Volvo Ocean Race : Spreadeagled teams seek decisive edge

    BYM Sailing News &bull Dec 15, 2011

    It has been a case of go, stop, go, stop for the frustrated fleet overnight as all six teams race to chase down the same high speed front, but on varied courses now stretching 200 miles across the Indian ... Full Story »

  6. Volvo Ocean Race : Telefonica lead the fight for first breeze

    BYM Sailing News &bull Dec 15, 2011

    The Volvo Ocean Race fleet was still fighting to make progress through the trough separating two low-pressure systems this morning. Split now across a north/south divide by more than 200 nautical miles, the exhausted crews are under pressure, but ... Full Story »

  7. Volvo Ocean Race : Telefonixa leads fight for first breeze

    BYM Sailing Sport News &bull Dec 15, 2011

    At 1000 UTC this morning, the Volvo Ocean Race fleet was still fighting to make progress through the trough separating two low-pressure systems. Split now across a north/south divide by more than 200 nautical miles, the exhausted crews are ... Full Story »

  8. Volvo Ocean Race - Wild onboard Puma's Mar Mostro

    Sail-World &bull Dec 15, 2011

    Volvo Ocean Race - Amory Ross, MCM for Puma Ocean Racing powered by Berg, reports on the crew's progress Full Story »

  9. Volvo Ocean Race: Big spread on fleet as lead swapping continues

    Sail-World &bull Dec 15, 2011

    On Leg 2 of the Volvo Ocean Race, it has been a case of go, stop, go, stop for the frustrated fleet Full Story »

  10. Volvo Ocean Race : Another wild and zany day onboard PUMA's Mar Mostro

    BYM Sailing News &bull Dec 15, 2011

    Frustration at not understanding what's happening with the weather and impatience in waiting for it to improve are taking a toll on the crew. Tom [Addis] has simply given up trying to explain it to the rest of us, ... Full Story »

  11. World Yacht Racing Forum ends with positive outlook on coming year

    Sail-World &bull Dec 14, 2011

    The World Yacht Racing Forum's fourth edition came to a close this evening after two days of presentations, constructive debates, and networking sessions. There were over 200 delegates and fifty speakers from around the globe in attendance with different presentations, shared ideas, and business cards whilst hearing insights from some of the sport's major events including America's Cup, the World Match Racing Tour, and the Volvo Ocean Race.' Imagine a round the world race where nothing happens: it would be a hard sell', said Volvo Ocean Race CEO Knut Frostad, introducing his event with sound and appropriate advice: 'Drama… Full Story »

  12. Groupama 4 in the Volvo Ocean Race tackling the transition

    BYM Sailing Sport News &bull Dec 14, 2011

    Since the middle of last night off Port Elizabeth, Groupama 4 has left the African coast to dive offshore: an important moment since the fleet has split into two groups, the first led by the Emirati boat to the ... Full Story »


  13. Volvo Ocean Race - A hideous bashing and a race to the front

    Sail-World &bull Dec 14, 2011

    Volvo Ocean Race crews endured a hideous night bashing crossing the Agulhas Current and have now reached a road block. There is a windless trough between the two low-pressure systems, which are threatening to, but have not yet evolved into… Full Story »

  14. Volvo Ocean Race : Telefonica new leader of second leg

    BYM Sailing Sport News &bull Dec 14, 2011

    With the 16:00 GMT position report out, "Telefonica" with Iker Martinez has moved back into the provisional top spot on the second leg of the Volvo Ocean Race from Cape Town (South Africa) to Abu Dhabi (UAE). The Spanish ... Full Story »

  15. Volvo Ocean Race : Sailing in the Indian Ocean "Telefonica" must overcome some difficult swell

    BYM Sailing Sport News &bull Dec 14, 2011

    "Telefonica" with Iker Martinez is sailing in the Indian Ocean and is set to face a totally new set of meteorological conditions. That not only goes for the Spanish boat but for the entire fleet. Right now everything indicates ... Full Story »

  16. Volvo Ocean Race fleet safely through the Agulhas

    Sail-World &bull Dec 14, 2011

    Volvo Ocean Race - The crews breathed a sigh of relief after coming through a notorious ocean danger zone Full Story »

  17. Volvo Ocean Race :Exciting times in uncertain weather conditions

    BYM Sailing News &bull Dec 14, 2011

    After a difficult night traversing the Agulhas Current, four of the fleet of six boats are now free of it, while Telefonica (Iker Martinez/ESP) and Sanya Lan (Mike Sanderson/NZL) have yet to make their escape. With the weather in ... Full Story »

  18. Volvo Ocean Race - Puma's Mar Mostro becalmed

    Sail-World &bull Dec 14, 2011

    Volvo Ocean Race - Amory Ross, MCM for Puma Ocean Racing powered by Berg, reports on the crew's progress Full Story »

  19. Volvo Ocean Race: Images from the African Coastal Cruise

    Sail-World &bull Dec 14, 2011

    Images from on board the Volvo Ocean Racers as the crawl and haul their way up the southern African coast, in light airs Full Story »

  20. Volvo Ocean Race : Groupama 4 side by side

    BYM Sailing Sport News &bull Dec 13, 2011

    Whilst the rhythm has continued to be fairly slow since Sunday's start from Cape Town at 1300 UTC, Groupama 4 and her rivals were on a beat this Tuesday morning before the wind gradually settled in the South, barely ... Full Story »

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