Abandon Ship in the Atlantic Ocean, Volvo Ocean Race 2006 (video)

Abandoned in the Atlantic Ocean | Volvo Ocean Race:

10 years ago, Bouwe Bekking and his crew were involved in one of the biggest rescue operations in Volvo Ocean Race history as they were forced to abandon ship in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean. Here’s how their dramatic story unfolded…  Published on May 23, 2016

TEAM ABN AMRO in the Volvo Ocean Race 2005-2006:

ABN AMRO 1 skippered by Mike Sanderson

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Tragic Loss, Heroic Rescue, Volvo Ocean Race 2005-06, Sailing Videos

Tragic Loss, Extraordinary rescue | Volvo Ocean Race 2005-06:

Despite tragedy only hours earlier, the crew of ABN Amro 2 came to the rescue of their competitors who are suffering critical keel damage below decks on Movistar.

Remembering Hans | Volvo Ocean Race 2005-06:

It's been 10 years since Hans Horrevoets was swept overboard during the transatlantic leg of the Volvo Ocean Race 2005-06. His energy, legacy and pioneering spirit still live on in the race to this day. Published on May 18, 2016

Official Film: Volvo Ocean Race 2005-06:

The dramatic story unfold of the Volvo Ocean Race 2005-06. A new class of boat and higher than ever expectations push crews and shore teams to the limit in the world's premier ocean race.

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