Volvo Ocean Race 2014-15, Tough Going Leg 2, Sailing Videos

Nov 22, 2014
Leg 2 is proving tough on the sailors, and the boats. Team Brunel and Abu Dhabi Ocean Racing affect small repairs, and give an explanation to how confusing this leg is turning out to be, navigationally.
Volvo Ocean Race 2014-15, Leg 2, Cape Town to Abu Dhabi: JohnTheCrowd.com: VOR; Volvo Ocean Race official website; Volvo Ocean Race dashboard


Nov 22, 2014
A ripped A3 puts Abu Dhabi Ocean Racing in a tough situation... But nothing a quick fix cannot solve. Check out how Ian Walker's guys got back in the race.

Leg 2 start for Team Alvimedica | Volvo Ocean Race 2014-15 -
Jump aboard Team Alvimedica for the start of Leg 2. A privileged perspective on the rocky start start, in which the crew share their expectations for this Leg amid some fast sailing.

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Abu Dhabi Racing wins Volvo Ocean Race home leg [VIDEO]

Abu Dhabi Racing wins Volvo Ocean Race home leg
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"We have never seen this many boats out on the water to watch racing, and there are lots of people out who are new to sailing. "Right now all they are seeing is their country flag being waved. It's a real thrill for that to happen. ...

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Sailing conditions on Oulton Broad perfect for big Squibs contingent
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And Sailboat Championship PRO does a good job of representing tacks and gybes on ... A friend is highly addicted to an app that is part of the Volvo ocean race. ...
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