All Entries in the "Volvo Ocean Race" Category
ADTA Appoints Ian Walker To Lead Abu Dhabi Ocean Racing’s Debut Campaign
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 [...]
Volvo Ocean Race Legends Regatta – Veteran Boats And Sailors To Gather In Alicante For First Official Reunion
Professional skippers, owners and crew of the boats which made the planet their racetrack are invited to sail once again to a round the world race village. The destination will be Alicante (1 – 5 November 2011) and the gathering will be the first ever official reunion of all who have [...]
Thrane & Thrane To Play Pivotal Role In Volvo Ocean Race
For the third consecutive Volvo Ocean Race, Danish company Thrane & Thrane will play a vital role in delivering the close-up, onboard action to the millions of race fans around the world. The Copenhagen-based company will be the official sponsor of satellite and radio communications for the world’s premier [...]
Puma Ocean Racing powered by Berg Propulsion Announces Core Team
Ken Read, skipper of PUMA Ocean Racing, announced his core crew and management team for the upcoming Volvo Ocean Race 2011-12. The team departs Alicante, Spain today to bring il mostro, PUMA Ocean Racing’s boat that secured a second place finish in the last Volvo Ocean Race, back to Newport, Rhode [...]
