Volvo Ocean Race, MAPFRE Skipper Xabi Fernandez, Sailing Video

Xabi's the man! | Volvo Ocean Race:

Video above published Feb 17, 2017: Four-time Volvo Ocean Race veteran and two-time Olympic medallist Xabi Fernández has been announced as MAPFRE skipper for the Volvo Ocean Race 2017-18 edition.

The Volvo Ocean Race 2017-18 will begin on Sunday, October 22, 2017, in Alicante, Spain, when the teams start 45,000 nautical miles of offshore racing over a course that takes in 11 landmark cities in five continents over eight months. Formerly known as the Whitbread Round the World Race when started in 1973, the Volvo Ocean Race is held every three years.

A closer look at Boat 8 | Volvo Ocean Race

Video above published Feb 16, 2017: With the deck of the new boat now firmly in place, The Boatyard's Nick Bice and Neil Cox visit the Persico Marine facility in Bergamo, Italy, to check out the progress on the eighth Volvo Ocean 65 in the fleet.

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Volvo Ocean Race, Pirates of the Caribbean, Sailing Videos

'You can't buy time' | Volvo Ocean Race

Video above published Feb 20, 2017: With the Boatyard re-fit process well underway, the start line is getting ever closer – and the pressure on the team in the facility is growing.

The Volvo Ocean Race 2017-18 will begin on Sunday, October 22, 2017, in Alicante, Spain, when the teams set out to complete a total of 45,000 nautical miles of offshore racing, over a course that takes in 11 landmark cities in five continents over eight months.

Pirates in the city! | Volvo Ocean Race

Since 2011, the Volvo Ocean Race sailboat sailed by Pirates of the Caribbean, 'The Black Pearl', has stood proudly outside of the Race HQ and Museum in Alicante, Spain. Now, it's time for a change - the boat is moving into the heart of the city. It's a huge logistical challenge, which requires a team of engineers to work day and night. Video above published Dec 15, 2016

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Volvo Ocean Race, MAPFRE Are Back, Riding the Storm Sailing Video

MAPFRE are back! | Volvo Ocean Race

Video above published Jan 31, 2017: Good news, Spanish Volvo Ocean Race fans – MAPFRE will be back on the start line in 2017-18!  The Volvo Ocean Race 2017-18 will begin on Sunday, October 22, 2017, in Alicante, Spain, when the teams set out to complete a total of 45,000 nautical miles of offshore racing, over a course that takes in 11 landmark cities in five continents over eight months. More info here.

Riding the storm | Volvo Ocean Race

When others run from storms, Volvo Ocean Race sailors chase them! Here's a view of some of the most epic waves in Volvo Ocean Race history.

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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

More info at http://www.supporterteamabnamro.com

See also: JohnTheCrowd | Sailing News: Tragic Loss, Heroic Rescue, Volvo Ocean Race 2005-06, Sailing Videos

More info: volvooceanrace.com

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Volvo Ocean Race 2017-18, Lisbon First Stop, VOR 2014-15 Video

First stop: Lisbon - Volvo Ocean Race 2017-18

Lisbon, one of the most successful host cities of the Volvo Ocean Race in recent years, has been chosen as the destination for a flying start to the next edition in 2017-18. Published on May 11, 2016

How do you move a whole Boatyard from one country to another? Well, it's tough - unless you're used to moving it around the world for nine months! Here's Sam from the Volvo Ocean Race Boatyard giving us a tour of its new home: Lisbon! Published May 17, 2016

more information: volvooceanrace.com

Alicante, Spain, will maintain its position as the start port for the 14th and 15th editions  (2020-21 and 2023-24) of the race beyond 2017-18 (under the current format of a race every three years), and remain the base for the race headquarters and the Volvo Ocean Race Museum during this period. Speaking at a press conference alongside the Mayor of Alicante, Gabriel Echávarri, the President of Generalitat Valenciana, Ximo Puig, said: “The Volvo Ocean Race is one of the greatest promotional tools for the Valencian region. Read more: Staying put | Volvo Ocean Race

Around the world | Volvo Ocean Race 2014-15:

Nine months, over 40,000 miles - the Volvo Ocean Race 2014-15 has been epic, exhilirating and enthralling! Published June 29, 2015

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Sailing Around The World, Volvo Ocean Race, Sailing Videos

Around the world | Volvo Ocean Race 2014-15: 

Nine months, over 40,000 miles - the Volvo Ocean Race 2014-15 was an epic, exhilarating and enthralling experience. (Video published June 29, 2015)

To The Ends of The Earth - The First 40 Years | Volvo Ocean Race: "If you are determined to be in the sailing game you have to do this Race" - Sir Peter Blake. (Video published Nov 5, 2011)

The next Volvo Ocean Race is scheduled for 2017-18. Confirmed stopovers in the 2017-18 edition of the VOR will be:

• Alicante, Spain
• Auckland, New Zealand
• Cape Town, South Africa
• Cardiff, Wales
• Gothenburg, Sweden
• Lisbon, Portugal
• Newport, Rhode Island, USA

More information: www.VolvoOceanRace.com

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Transatlantic Thriller, Ocean Safety, Volvo Ocean Race Videos

Transatlantic thriller | Volvo Ocean Race - Cardiff will host the Volvo Ocean Race in 2018, welcoming the fleet after an exhausting and thrilling Transatlantic leg from Newport - the first UK stop in over a decade! Published on Mar 3, 2016



Ocean Safety | Volvo Ocean Race - VOR -  Published on Mar 6, 2016 - The BT Sport Relief Challenge: Hell On High Seas crew get their first taste of life at the extreme - a sea survival course in Cork, which is mandatory for all Volvo Ocean Race sailors

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Getting Ahead of the Storm, Unforgiving Ocean, VOR Sailing Videos

Getting ahead of the storm | Volvo Ocean Race Video - As the BT Sport Relief Challenge: Hell On High Seas crew prepares for its last night at sea, here's a look back at the first half of the challenge - from leaving the dock, to rounding Land's End ...and battling gale force 10 winds in the English Channel - Published Mar 10, 2016



The unforgiving ocean | Volvo Ocean Race - Nine months. Four oceans, five continents. Over 40,000 nautical miles. There's a reason why they call the Volvo Ocean Race the world's toughest ocean challenge - and here it is. A trophy desired by so many, but lifted by so few, every three years, the best sailors on the planet step out of the comfort zone to truly test themselves against Mother Nature.

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Caleb Paine Qualifies For The 2016 US Olympic Sailing Team
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Sailing to Cuba: An adventure of discovery and cultural exchange
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There are sailors, and there are racing sailors. Charleston has a disproportionate number of the latter. Maybe that's why we did so well in the Conch ...


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Mystery of the humpback whale 'tail-sailing' as she watches her calf off the Maui coast
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A humpback whale captured 'tail-sailing' off the coast of Maui remains a mystery as researchers say the behavior is uncommon for the species and ...


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Royal Cork Viper Trio Eighth in Miami's Bacardi Sailing Week
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Cork Harbour's Anthony and Robert O'Leary and Tom Durcan have finished in the top eight of the competitive Viper 640 Bacardi Sailing Week fleet.


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Volvo Ocean Race, Fleet Hugging Portugal Coast, Sailing Videos

The Volvo Ocean Race fleet is headed north along the Portugal coast--in a few hours, once the fleet "turns" the northwest corner of Spain (see map further below)--expect a windy upwind beat and sprint to the Leg 8 finish at Lorient, France.


Inside Track: Leg 8 #3 | Volvo Ocean Race 2014-15 - Jun 8, 2015: A live connection with Skipper Charles Caudrelier onboard Dongfeng Race Team and a quick catch up with ADOR Navigator Simon Fischer - race veteran Katie Pettibone joins Genny for this evenings show.


Inside Track: Leg 8 #2 | Volvo Ocean Race 2014-15 - Jun 8, 2015: Genny Tulloch talks to Sam Davies on current leader Team SCA and Team Alvimedica's Charlie Enright about their strategy for this short leg, and Volvo Ocean Race CEO Knut Frostad analyses the overnight tactics as the fleet splits into two distinct groups.


VOR, Leg 8 - Jun 8, 2015: Capricious wind conditions push the lucky boats ahead and leave the others stranded in frustration.


Lisbon Leg 8 Start Highlights | Volvo Ocean Race 2014-15 - Jun 7, 2015: Leg 8 kicked off on a humid Lisbon afternoon, with really tricky and light wind conditions! Here's a look back at the action from the departure, as the fleet set out from Lisbon to Lorient.

Volvo Ocean Race, Leg 8 - Lisbon to Lorient - Positions at: 8 June 21:35 UTC above
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VOR Leg 7 Finish, Bullitt GC32 Racing Tour, Austria Cup (videos)

Inside Track: Leg 7 # 7 | Volvo Ocean Race 2014-15 - published May 26, 2015: "It's a three way drag race to the finish in Lisbon [Team Brunel, MAPFRE, Dongfeng Race Team] - who will come out on top? We'll find out tomorrow."

Volvo Ocean Race Live Twitter feed: JohnTheCrowd: VOR - Volvo Ocean Race 
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BULLITT GC32 RACING TOUR NEW PROMO CLIP/May 2015 - http://www.gc32racing.com/

AUSTRIA CUP - 27-31 MAY
The Austria Cup will take place in the ‘chocolate box’ town of Gmunden, on the northern shore of Lake Traunsee, a lake nestled in the heart of Austria’s Salzkammergut mountains to the east of Salzburg. 2015 will be the third occasion the picturesque resort and spa has played host to the GC32s and was the venue for the class’ first ever regatta when three boats joined the lake’s annual Allianz Traunseewoche (sailing week) in 2013.


Foiling: sailing's greatest revolution - published on May 11, 2015 - Chris Draper, Morgan Larson and Yann Guichard explain why foiling is entering in a new era of yacht racing.

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Volvo Ocean Race, Leg 6 Finish Tonight, Newport, Rhode Island (videos)

Burgers await | Volvo Ocean Race 2014-15 - May 6, 2015: What's America all about? Eric Peron (thinks he) knows the answer to that one! Watch him as he explains his idea of "The United States".


Star spangled race village | Volvo Ocean Race 2014-15 - A sunny day in Rhode Island to open the Race Village! The crowds turned up to kick off the Newport stopover in style.

Volvo Ocean Race 2014-2015: After 16 days of sailing north from Itajaí, Brazil, the VOR fleet will arrive at the Leg 6 finish--Newport, Rhode Island USA--ETA late on May 6th or early on May 7th. Arrival will covered LIVE at volvooceanrace.com and VOR videos posted here on JohnTheCrowd.com when available,

Live Twitter feed: JohnTheCrowd: VOR - Volvo Ocean Race
Volvo Ocean Race, Leg 6 Finish: Newport, RI (USA)
Volvo Ocean Race- Village Open May 5, 2015
Exploration Zone Opening: May 9, 2015


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Videos: Extreme Sailing Day 2 Qingdao, Mobile Bay Disaster, VOR

3D Qingdao: Day Two (May 1st) - Graphics - Extreme Sailing Series™ 2015 - 2:00 AM (EDT) US


LIVE Video: Qingdao: Day Two (May 1st) - Extreme Sailing Series™ 2015 - 3:30 am EDT (US)

Fog forces cancellation of Day One racing in Qingdao | News: "Persistent heavy fog forced the cancellation of racing on day one at the Land Rover Extreme Sailing Series™ Act 3, Qingdao. It is only fourth time in the nine-year history of the Series that mother nature has forced the organisers to cancel racing, but the first time it has happened due to fog." extremesailingseries.com


Inside Track: Leg 6 Episode 9 | Volvo Ocean Race 2014-15 - Apr 30, 2015 - Trade wind sailing is still providing for great rides, as Phil Harmer reveals Abu Dhabi Ocean Racing's secrets. #VOR


Mobile Bay - Dauphin Island Race Disaster - Published on Apr 26, 2015: This was the deadly storm the struck the race fleet during the 2015 Dauphin Island Race

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Volvo Ocean Race Sailing Videos, Open Ocean Drag Race

Inside Track: Leg 6 #3 | Volvo Ocean Race 2014-15 - April 22, 2015 - The drag race continues, and who's found the 6th gear? This morning it was Team SCA, then Abu Dhabi Ocean Racing, so check in with trimmer Phil Harmer to hear their secrets.


The whole fleet on the stern | Volvo Ocean Race 2014-15 - April 22, 2015 - Leg 6 to Newport, Day 3 - Onboard Abu Dhabi Ocean Racing, the crew reflects on how close the race is right now, and how clearly they can see the entire fleet silhouetted against the sky. "There’s every chance this will be the same view we’re greeted to every morning for the next week."


Ahead of the front | Volvo Ocean Race 2014-15: Leg 6 to Newport, day 3. The fleet is still in the middle of a speed drag race to the trade winds, so the only strategy is to sail fast, and Team SCA has been managing to do just that!


Happy Earth day | Volvo Ocean Race 2014-15

Live Twitter feed: JohnTheCrowd: VOR - Volvo Ocean Race
Volvo Ocean Race, Leg 6 Finish: Newport, RI (USA)
Volvo Ocean Race Village Opening: May 5, 2015
Exploration Zone Opening: May 9, 2015
VOR Sailboats estimated arrival at Newport:  May 5 - 9, 2015
more info: volvooceanrace.com

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Volvo Ocean Race, Leg 6, Leg 5, Sailing Videos, Technology

Inside Track: Leg 6 #2 | Volvo Ocean Race 2014-15 - published on April 21, 2015: Two days out of Itajai, and we've got all kinds of animals! Gremlin in the watermaker for Donfeng, orcas for Team Brunel, and talk of snail and turtles aboard Abu Dhabi Ocean Racing! Thirsty work | Volvo Ocean Race 2014-2015: “It’s funny how, once you lose access to something as simple as drinkable water in the Atlantic Ocean, you start to notice all the water you can’t drink” 

Live Twitter feed: JohnTheCrowd: VOR - Volvo Ocean Race
Volvo Ocean Race, Leg 6 Finish: Newport, RI (USA)
Volvo Ocean Race Village Opening: May 5, 2015
Exploration Zone Opening: May 9, 2015
VOR Sailboats estimated arrival at Newport:  May 5 - 9, 2015
more info: volvooceanrace.com


The technology behind life at extreme | Volvo Ocean Race 2014-15: Cobham hardware is an integral part of the Volvo Ocean 65, keeping the sailors safe, connected to shore, and taking us right into the heart of the action with amazing footage straight from the water. Talking technology with Eric Ernst, resident tech guru - get the lowdown on how Cobham helps to make all this possible.


Volvo Ocean Race - looking back at Leg 5, rounding Cape Horn: after 2 near misses finally Ryan Houston and Gerd-Jan Poortman round the legendary Cape Horn with the fleet pushing their boats even more and more. And for Dongfeng Race Team it's time for some hard decisions, as they are trying to repair their mast in Ushuaia. Meanwhile Brazil is going nuts as the Itajaí Race Village opens.

Sailing World Cup Hyeres - April 22-26, 2015: "Entries are restricted to 40 competitors in each fleet and 2014 ISAF Sailing World Championships gold medallists Nicholas Heiner (NED), Mat Belcher (AUS) and Giles Scott (GBR) are excited about the new concept and facing off against the best sailors in their respective disciplines from the off...." Results here.

United States Sailing Association | Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games Update: The following is a statement from US Sailing, the national governing body for sailing, on the recent update from the International Sailing Federation (ISAF) regarding the decision by the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) to not include sailing at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games. - “We are highly disappointed to hear that the IPC has confirmed their decision not to include sailing at the 2020 Paralympic Games in Tokyo. We believe that sailing is one of the best sports available to disabled athletes worldwide, and we will continue to champion its future inclusion in the Games, assisting ISAF on future reinstatement efforts—for Tokyo 2020 (should the opportunity arise), 2024 and beyond. The sailors who have competed for the United States in the Paralympics, eleven of whom returned with hard-won medals, are heroes in our sport. US Sailing will work hard to ensure that others will have the opportunity to join their ranks in the future. We encourage all disabled sailing organizations worldwide to continue their mission. Growth and success within their programs will only strengthen the case to reinstate sailing into the Paralympics..." (read more at link above)

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Les Voiles de St. Barth 2015 Day One, VOR, Sailing Videos

Walking the line | Volvo Ocean Race 2014-15 - Ian Walker as he explains the dangers of being first at this stage of the race and how Abu Dhabi Ocean Racing got through the Southern Ocean unscathed.


Volvo Ocean Race 2014-15 - Published on April 14, 2015: Will Dongfeng Race Team make the start of Leg 6? Team OBR Sam Greenfield takes you behind the scenes of a race to deliver the replacement mast from Dubai to Itajai.

Les Voiles de St. Barth 2015, Day One Sailing Video:

Les Voiles de St. Barth 2015 Edition : day one video above

Les Voiles de St. Barth: This is It - Les Voiles de Saint Barth 2015 : Les Voiles de Saint Barth 2015: "Headlining as a first-time matchup between the marine industry’s newest break-through speed creations are Comanche and Rambler. A balance of eight other Maxis between 63 and 90 feet in length with highly recognizable names such as Bella Mente, Lucky, Odin, Lupa of London, Selene and Aragon makes this the most formidable Maxi Division that has shown up here since the regatta’s inception six years ago. Extremely tight competition also will be found in five Spinnaker Division classes as well as in classes for Racing Multihull, Non-Spinnaker and Melges 24 one-designs. Forerunners in these classes will no doubt distinguish themselves before the Lay Day on Thursday (April 16), if not sooner. (The second half of racing for Les Voiles de St. Barth resumes on Friday and Saturday, April 17th and 18th, for a total of four racing days.)... "

Results: Les Voiles de St Barth 2015

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2015 St Barths Bucket Regatta, BWR2015, VOR, Sailing videos

Published on March 21, 2015: Racing on board the 125ft Perini Navi superyacht P2 at St Barths Bucket 2015


Published on March 22, 2015: Racing aboard the 169ft Dykstra designed schooner Meteor at the St Barths Bucket Superyacht Regatta 2015

ST BARTH BUCKET 2015 RAINBOW

2015 St Barths Bucket Regatta: Bucket Blog: "Owners and their guests got the red carpet treatment last night at a special "Eden Rock" gathering. Yes, an actual red carpet led directly to the beach where all that was glittering included the sand and palm trees, illuminated in a rainbow of colors. One owner declared the event, set on a rocky point overlooking St. Jean Bay, perfect in flow and excellent in ambience, as it was easy to find friends and communicate while enjoying a phenomenal sushi bar, stone-oven pizza, sliders, and of course fine champagne and Prosecco. "The hosts went to the top; it was five-star elegant but understated," he said. Representatives from each of the four Bucket stewards – Perini Navi, Royal Huisman, Vitters Shipyard and Rybovich – greeted guests as they entered, and Russell Coutts made an intriguing presentation on why everyone attending should make it to Bermuda for the next America's Cup....."

• 2015 St Barths Bucket Regatta Results 19–22 March 2015

Day 82 - Daily highlights – Barcelona World Race - March 22, 2015 #BWR2015


Volvo Ocean Race - Leg 5 - Published on March 22, 2015: Things are going well for Team Brunel. The Dutchies are enjoying a 36nm lead, and they’re in great spirits. But the last 48 hours weren’t as confortable for their Onboard Reporter Stefan Coppers, who got so seasick he couldn’t send footage through as his team made its way to the top. Here’s a throwback at this “lost” content he finally sent.

JohnTheCrowd | Sailing News: VOR Live Twitter Feed - Volvo Ocean Race

Dashboard | Volvo Ocean Race 2014-2015

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Volvo Ocean Race Leg 5, Barcelona World Race Day 81, Sailing videos

Looking forward to it | Volvo Ocean Race 2014-15 - March 21, 2015: They left Auckland in hope of high seas, big waves and wild rides. Race veterans told the rookies about fast and furious downwind sailing – and now that they’re caught up in a high-pressure system, they’re wondering where is this famous Southern Ocean they’ve heard about. Well, it’s coming. And they’re looking forward to it.

• JohnTheCrowd | Sailing News: VOR Live Twitter Feed - Volvo Ocean Race
• Dashboard | Volvo Ocean Race 2014-2015

Screenshot of VOR fleet heading into high winds (red arrows), seas, and "ice limits" (dashed line) source:VolvoOceanRace.com 

Sailing: Iceberg 'road block' forces Ocean Race route change | Reuters: "After finally setting off for the 6,776-nautical mile stage on Wednesday, a huge iceberg was spotted within 48 hours via satellite pictures. Organizers have imposed ice limits that will force the boats to sail clear of the iceberg's path. Crews will be penalized if they sail over these boundaries towards hazardous areas. Organizers have brought forward the likely arrival time in Itajai from April 7 to 4 after the boats made surprisingly rapid progress through the first 1,000 nautical miles of the stage."

Fish attack on Dongfeng Race Team | Volvo Ocean Race 2014-15 -
Leg 5, day 2. Giant flying fish lands on Dongfeng Race Team, check out this unique footage from onboard!

What to see when Volvo Ocean Race comes to Newport - Magazine - The Boston Globe: "....Formally known as the Whitbread Round the World Race, this premier sailing event is held every three years and last visited the region during the 2008-09 edition in Boston. When the competitors complete the final leg at the finish line in Gothenburg, Sweden, they’ll have covered 38,739 nautical miles, the equivalent of 44,580 statute miles. Newport is the race’s sole US stopover, one of 11 international ports that the nine-month, nine-leg seafaring marathon will visit...."

Day 81 - Daily highlights – Barcelona World Race - #BWR2015 - March 21, 2015

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Volvo Ocean Race, Leg 5, Barcelona World Race, Sailing Videos

Inside Track: Leg 5 #3 Special Guest Emma Sanderson | Volvo Ocean Race 2014-15 - One final look at the conditions from air, a great explanation of what they're all dropping in the water, then a chat with solo sailor and Volvo vet Emma Sanderson.

The virtues of preparation | Volvo Ocean Race 2014-2015: "Think the last two days have been rough? That’s bad news, because the worst is yet to come. With ex-Cyclone Pam cycling off to the west, the wind has dropped and the sea state has improved. After a violent opening, the leg going from New Zealand to Brazil is now slightly easier on the minds – and the bodies."

• JohnTheCrowd | Sailing News: VOR Live Twitter Feed - Volvo Ocean Race
• Dashboard | Volvo Ocean Race 2014-2015

Inside Track: Leg 5 # 2 | Volvo Ocean Race 2014-15 - The sailors battle the remnants of Cyclone Pam as they leave the safety of land behind. We catch a quick glimpse from the heli, and more from onboard! #VOR



Day 80 - Daily highlights – Barcelona World Race - #BWR2015 - March 20, 2015 #BWR2015

‘Arrest’ of Oracle’s America’s Cup Racing Yacht Called Off - Bloomberg Business: "... U.S. Magistrate Judge Joseph Spero concluded that because Spooner was hired to sail for Oracle Team USA without explicit reference to a specific vessel he had no right to a lien through the use of a so-called Admiralty arrest of the catamaran....The case is Spooner v. Multi Hull Foiling AC45 Vessel “4 Oracle Team USA,” 15-cv-00692, U.S. District Court, Northern District of California (San Francisco.)"

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VOR, RIO 2016, Barcelona World Race, Sea Master Sailing (videos)

Be careful what you wish for | Volvo Ocean Race 2014-2015: "...“I’d be lying if I said our enthusiasm for getting out here is unchanged,” politely confessed Amory Ross in his daily blog from Team Alvimedica. Translation: the sea state has been a mess and in up to 30 knots of wind, most of his mates are getting seasick. “Now that we’re actually here everyone’s either green or exhausted, and often both. We talk a lot about racing these boats, the demands and the skills it requires, but when the conditions are like they are now simply living takes considerable effort, too.”..."

• JohnTheCrowd | Sailing News: VOR Live Twitter Feed - Volvo Ocean Race
• Dashboard | Volvo Ocean Race 2014-2015

Day 79 - Daily highlights – Barcelona World Race - #BWR2015 - March 19, 2015


ISAF Sailing World Cup Qingdao - Sea Master Sailing Feature video above

2016 Rio Olympics: Sailing with sewage - The Washington Post: "“There are parts of the bay where you are literally inside a latrine where hundreds of thousands of people defecate daily,” Moscatelli said. The researcher has even seen cadavers in the water."

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Volvo Ocean Race Leg 5, Barcelona World Race, Sailing Videos

Inside Track: Leg 5 # 1 | Volvo Ocean Race 2014-15 - Published on March 18, 2015: Not yet Cyclone Pam conditions, as the fleet heads out of Auckland in light but building breeze. We hear from Dongfeng Race Team, Abu Dhabi Ocean Racing, and Team Alvimedica with a call to kiwi Dave Swete.

• JohnTheCrowd | Sailing News: VOR Live Twitter Feed - Volvo Ocean Race 
• Dashboard | Volvo Ocean Race 2014-2015

Leg 5 start highlights | Volvo Ocean Race 2014-15 - Published on March 18, 2015: It’s a 6,776nm leg, but from the very first second the teams’ focus is all on the lead. Here's a look at their morning parade as they left Auckland yesterday.


Day 78 - Daily highlights – Barcelona World Race - #BWR2015 - March 18, 2015

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