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Volvo Ocean Race at a glance - February 3, 2012
2 Feb 2012 Stay up to date with our bite-sized race guide.
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Crews bone up on current affairs
1 Feb 2012 In addition to the prospect of gale force winds and huge waves on the approach to Sanya, strong ocean currents are set to further complicate the teams’ tactical options.
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In search of the silver lining: clouds and squalls explained
26 Jan 2012 Skippers and navigators in the Volvo Ocean Race seem to spend an inordinate amount of time talking about clouds and squalls. Read on for an explanation from the Volvo Ocean Race’s Chief Meteorologist Gonzalo Infante of why they're so important to the six…
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Sailors say 'au revoir' to Abu Dhabi
15 Jan 2012 Europeans should come here and see how to stage a stopover, enthused Frenchman Thomas Coville from Groupama as the Volvo Ocean Race crews set sail from Abu Dhabi's hugely successful first hosting of the event.
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Game winner enjoys Abu Dhabi prize
14 Jan 2012 Aurelie Veret never actually said 'It's the Volvo Ocean Race Game or me' but when her partner Emmanuel Dubert tucked his computer under the pillow at night, she came very close.
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Ericsson brings action closer to race fans
10 Jan 2012 Innovative technology from Ericsson, official race supplier of next generation IP Networks, is giving Volvo Ocean Race fans unprecedented HD-quality video of the on the water action on huge screens in the race villages.
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New world, new route, new challenges
9 Jan 2012 The latest edition of the Volvo Ocean Race takes a very different route around the world from its early days – a change that reflects the race’s determination to be a truly global event that can grow and leave a legacy despite the challenging economic climate.
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Sanya’s new rig is the mast-have for 2012
3 Jan 2012 Team Sanya are expecting to return to the water in 48 hours to conduct a sea trial of their new rigging after a massive two-week global effort to replace damaged fittings that forced the team to suspend racing in Leg 2 Stage 1.
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A not so festive season for family men on board
25 Dec 2011 If you're lucky enough to be spending the festive season surrounded by family and friends, spare a thought for the Volvo Ocean Race sailors, thousands of miles from their loved ones.
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The Tiger talks
18 Dec 2011 Since joining the Team Sanya ‘Tiger’ – real name Teng Jiang He – has made a big impression on his crewmates. Earlier this week media crew member Andres Soriano sat down with him to find out more about the Volvo Ocean Race’s first Chinese sailor.
