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The Last Volvo Ocean Race for the VO 70’s

Here are the highlights of the last in-port race and the last race that these boats will see as part of the Volvo Ocean Race. Enjoy, as Team Puma take the win and become the overall winners of the Volvo Ocean Race In-port Race Series. Never a dull moment even in the final minutes…… [youtube…

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A Finish in France

The French team Groupama seize victory in their home port. Team Telefonica was looking good unitl they broke a rudder, repaired it, sailed themselves back in to the race with their rocket boat and then…….. …. broke a rudder again! This victory for Groupama moves the French team into a comfortable lead. The exciting part…

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A Short and Windy Leg…..

….. lies ahead as Volvo Ocean Race Teams depart Lisbon, Portugal. The 1250 NM leg promises some of the windiest conditions yet. Keep a close eye on the overall leader board as Team Telefonica has dropped back for the first time in the race do to some comparably poor sailing to, in and from Lisbon….

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VOR – A Finish In Miami

If you are near Miami, Florida you may want to consider stopping by the Race Village and checking out the sites the next few days. The teams have under 250 NM and are currently expected to arrive tomorrow evening. So head on down, see the sites and watch the boats finish. Hopefully Team Puma will…

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Team Puma Lead Across the Equator

Go Puma! As the teams cross the equator for the fourth and final time. Sailors take a moment to celebrate the moment with some rum. Catch up with some of the worlds best sailors as they approach Miami, Florida. Volvo Ocean Race [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mdGH9fO4A5U&w=560&h=315]

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Check Out the Best Jury Rig!

Puma the only boat not to break, WINS! Team Telefonica never ceases to amaze as they take the 2nd place podium. Don’t count out Camper as they only have 2000NM to go before the next in-port race just 14 days away. Groupama sport the worlds nicest jury rig ever made and quite possibly will have…

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It Takes Two To Tango….

 Volvo Ocean Race has seen yet another disaster. Leg leaders, Groupama have unfortunately been dis-masted just some 600NM from the finish line. This may have been some sort of record for the Volvo Ocean Race and Whitbread Cups combined, for being the most disastrous leg in history. Abu Dhabi, who never seemed to quite catch up from their initial…

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Cape Horn A-Stern…..

……. for two of the teams anyways. Enjoy the latest video presented by volvooceanrace.org, they really do an outstanding job putting together these great video edits. Watch as race leaders Groupama and Puma utilize some beautiful sailing conditions to simply appreciate their boats holding together! With the worst behind them, the french team employ’s a one man…