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About the race
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Overview
The Volvo Ocean Race is an exceptional test of sailing prowess and human endeavour which has been built on the spirit of great seafarers - fearless men who sailed the world’s oceans aboard square rigged clipper ships more than a century ago.
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About Volvo Cars
Courage. Grit. Determination. When you’re at the edge, cut off from the world in a 9-month ocean endurance test, you truly understand the extreme. The punishing conditions of the Volvo Ocean Race are the perfect place to explore the limits of performance.…
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About Volvo Group
If you ever have been wondering why an offshore round-the-world sailing race is named after a brand that focuses on engine-powered means of transport and construction… well, here’s our answer:
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In-Port Racing
The in-port racing during this edition of the Volvo Ocean Race is sure to be among the highlights of the entire event. This is the closest that spectators can get to the action without actually being on board one of the race boats.
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Scoring
How do you win the Volvo Ocean Race?
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Boat Design
The Volvo Open 70 V3 - the focus of the new rule is on refinement, rather than radical changes.
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Docs & Rules
Where you can download documents of the Race Rule and amendments, Notice of Race, Sailing Instructions, Course Maps, protest results and more.
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History
According to legend it all started over a beer in a Portsmouth pub; 38 years on, it is still gale-force winds, mountainous seas and sleep deprivation.
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Race Organisers
Meet the Volvo Ocean Race team members who make it all happen day in, day out.
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Trophies
There is no financial reward for winning the 37,000 nautical-mile race around the world, but the winner of the Volvo Ocean Race 2011-2012 will receive the spectacular new trophy unveiled in November 2010.
