Volvo Ocean Race

  1. SailWorld News Roundup
    Yachtie

    News: SailWorld News Roundup

    March 16, 2010 by Yachtie

    The Pacific is clearly not living up to its name at the moment as the cold wet and windy conditions persist and heavy squalls mean that layering up is a …


  2. Volvo Ocean Race Sunset
    Monaco Yacht Spotter

    Image: Volvo Ocean Race Sunset

    June 28, 2009 by Monaco Yacht Spotter

    Just wanted to show everyone this fantastic Ocean Volvo photo by photographer Yongtao Jiang. The shot is of sailing yacht Telefonica Black, skippered by Fernando Echavarri (ESP) which finish …


  3. Telefonica Blue finish the Volvo Ocean Race
    john

    News: Telefonica Blue finish the Volvo Ocean Race

    March 31, 2009 by john

    At 03:55 GMT, in the early hours (00:55 local time) of a rainy Sunday morning, Telefónica Blue eased across the finish line off the Marina da Gloria in Rio de …


  4. Volvo Ocean Race Welcome To The Southern Ocean
    john

    News: Volvo Ocean Race Welcome To The Southern Ocean

    March 16, 2009 by john

    “ Once the fleet clears Cape Horn, which, contrary to popular belief is not just one Cape, but mass of small islands that litter the western side of Chile, the …


  5. Ericsson 4 Leg Five Day 30
    john

    News: Ericsson 4 Leg Five Day 30

    by john

    received 15.03.09 0507 GMT At last, sailing on Southern Ocean conditions.  The rookies  must have been wondering if all those stories about it were true. But now, with 1000 miles …


  6. Telefónica Blue Leg Five Day 30
    john

    News: Telefónica Blue Leg Five Day 30

    by john

    QFB: received 15.03.09 0221 GMT I’m very pleased to report that we have finally passed the ice gate, we are on the way to Cape Horn and away from …


  7. Ericsson 3 Leg Five Day 27
    john

    News: Ericsson 3 Leg Five Day 27

    March 12, 2009 by john

    received 12.03.09 1049 GMT: Pressure on This is a tough leg, for sure. It is so complex. All aspects of yacht racing plays a big part and if one doesn’t …


  8. Icebergs to Port, Icebergs to Starboard Volvo Yacht Race Day 26
    john

    News: Icebergs to Port, Icebergs to Starboard Volvo Yacht Race Day 26

    by john

    Along with rounding Cape Horn, the sighting of an iceberg is something of a highlight of the Southern Ocean.  Onboard Telefónica Blue, Spaniard Jordi Calafat is longing to see a …


  9. Day 25 Volvo Ocean Race: Hard Driving As Ericsson 3 Extends Lead
    john

    News: Day 25 Volvo Ocean Race: Hard Driving As Ericsson 3 Extends Lead

    March 11, 2009 by john

    They are expected to cross in a little over 24 hours.  Their lead is now 272 nm ahead of Ericsson 4 (Torben Grael/BRA) and the deficits among the fleet are …


  10. Leg Five Day 18 Daily Story:  Gateway To The Southern Ocean
    john

    News: Leg Five Day 18 Daily Story: Gateway To The Southern Ocean

    March 5, 2009 by john

    Magnus Woxen professional yachtsman and s a helmsman on Volvo Ocean race yacht Ericsson 3 – as well as a fantastic photographer! But first, the fleet must pass through the …