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team AkzoNobel breaks the 600nm barrier
Wowsers!!! team AkzoNobel have broken the 600nm barrier and have set a new 24 hour distance record for the Volvo Ocean Race. In 24 hours they have broken their own
Photo Credit: Maud Helfgott / polaRYSE / 11th Hour RacingThe route
Alicante
Spain17–17 JanAuckland
New Zealand20 Feb – 14 MarItajaí
Brazil31 Mar – 18 AprSt. Pete-Clearwater
United States4–16 MayCascais
Portugal26 May – 6 Jun- Finish
Amaala
1 Jul
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team AkzoNobel break the 24 hour distance record
For this Leg, Leg 9 Newport to Cardiff, there have been two 24 hour distance records set. First by Brunel, but now by team AkzoNobel! Back in 2015, Abu Dahbi
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Kyle Langford gets the sandpaper out
It’s great to see an Aussie using sandpaper for good, instead of evil. If you’re not sure what the reference is here, just google “Aussie cricket sandpaper”. Kyle Langford seems
David Witt speaks out regarding Leg 7 tragedy
David Witt has spoken out about the rescue attempt that the Scallywag crew undertook to recover their friend John Fisher, after he was swept overboard in the Southern Ocean during
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Volvo Ocean Race Leg 9 Start – Replay
In case you missed it, reply the start of Leg 9, Newport to Cardiff, of the Volvo Ocean Race. Current Volvo Ocean Race Overall Leaderboard 1. MAPFRE – 53 points 2.
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Team Brunel claims Leg 8 speed record
Team Brunel, skippered by race veteran Bouwe Bekking took the Omega 24-hour speed record in Leg 8 of the Volvo Ocean Race. On the 2nd of May at 17:47 UTC
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Remember kids, it ain’t over till it’s over
A race is never over until you cross the finish line. Most of us have been likely victims of what we saw unfold during the finish of Leg 8 of
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Team Brunel stoked to be in the leading group
In Leg 8 of the Volvo Ocean Race, Team Brunel is sailing in the leading group, which is pretty much where they want to be. Exactly one week ago Team
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Turn the Tide on Plastic won’t eradicate the morons
They may be addressing the huge issues of plastic in our seas, but they are also sailors who want to win races. It’s great to see that Dee Caffari and
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Scallywag holding third
It’s been a hectic start for the Scallywags and the Volvo Ocean Race fleet in Leg 8, Itajai to Newport, but the team has pushed through the rings of fire
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Scallywag arrives
It brings a tear to the eye to see that Scallywag has arrived in Itajaí, Brazil and that they are pushing hard to get the boat and crew together to
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Vestas arrives in Itajaí
After nine days of delivery with a jury rig and plenty of engine power, Vestas 11th Hour Racing and her delivery crew have made it safely to Itajaí, Brazil. »
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Brunel ready for the next 11,000nm
With only 11,000 nm of the 45,000 nautical miles to go till the finish in The Hague, Team Brunel is in third place overall and has the second elapsed time
Blair Tuke talks about Leg 7
Kiwi favourite Blair Tuke talks about Leg 7 of the Volvo Ocean Race. This was the leg where the team were forced to stop for around 13 hours to repair
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Vestas 11th Hour Racing departs the Falkland Islands
After almost eight days, Vestas 11th Hour Racing is finally departing the Falkland Islands. This time they have plenty of fuel, a well serviced engine, a jury rig and belly
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Nina Curtis talks about Leg 7 of the Volvo Ocean Race
Nina Curtis, the Australian Olympic silver medalist from the 2012 London Olympic games, has just encountered one of the most unique experiences that a sailor can have – competing in
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Drone Skills
Onboard Reporter Yann Riou gives us all a serious lesson in drone flying during Leg 7 of the Volvo Ocean Race. This is epic. Southern Ocean, 5 metre waves, 38
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Brunel wins the toughest Southern Ocean leg
After 7,600nm there was only 15 minutes between Team Brunel and Dongfeng with the yellow submarine taking a much needed leg win to cross the finish line in Itajaí, Brazil
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Peter Burling, Brunel Sailing in Itajaí, Brazil
Post Race interview in with Peter Burling (NZL) of Team Brunel, after getting first place in Itajaí, at end of Leg 7 from Auckland.
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Daryl Wislang, Dongfeng Race Team in Itajaí, Brazil
Post Race interview in Daryl Wislang (NZL) of Dongfeng Race Team, after getting second place in Itajaí, at end of Leg 7 from Auckland.
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Vestas 11th Hour Racing turns around, heads back to Falkland Islands
If you’re going to motor for 1,700nm, then you want to ensure that everything is in tip top shape mechanically. Unfortunately for Vestas 11th Hour Racing, although they began their
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Vestas “looking at all options to get back into the race”
Vestas 11th Hour Racing was dismasted about 48 hours ago and the team has arrived to the Falklands where they enjoyed a hot meal and a shower. While the mast
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In tribute to John Fisher
The Scallywag team has published a moving tribute to the late John Fisher, who was tragically taken too soon, while doing what he loved, and living out a childhood dream.
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Turn the Tide on Plastic reports potential mast issue
Turn the Tide on Plastic has reported a potential mast issue, but the team are still racing albeit slowly and carefully. At 17:30 UTC on Friday afternoon, Turn the Tide