What is Volvo Ocean Race Edition?

The Volvo Ocean Race is a round the world yacht race featuring nine offshore racing legs. An inshore race at each of the main stopover ports will also be included in the 2005–2006 event.

What happened to the Volvo Ocean Race?

Originally named the Whitbread Round the World Race after its initiating sponsor, British brewing company Whitbread, in 2001 it became the Volvo Ocean Race after Swedish automobile manufacturer Volvo took up the sponsorship, and in 2019 it was renamed The Ocean Race.

How fast are Volvo Ocean Race boats?

The Ocean 65 can sail at a blazing 38 knots. During the race, the AkzoNobel team beat a race-record for 24-hour sailing — 601 nautical miles across the North Sea, averaging 25 knots.

Who owns Volvo Ocean Race?

Volvo Car Group
The Volvo Ocean Race is jointly owned by Volvo Car Group and Volvo Group – two companies who share one of the world’s most powerful brands. Both Volvo Car Group and Volvo Group value the race as a way to do business and develop the brand.

How long does the ocean race take?

Winner Abu Dhabi Ocean Racing, skippered by Ian Walker (Great Britain), total elapsed time of 146 days 16 hours 9 minutes 21 seconds. Team Brunel skippered by Bouwe Bekking (Netherlands) finished in 2nd place and Dongfeng Race Team, skippered by Charles Caudrelier (France) were 3.

How long is the ocean race?

45,000 nautical miles
Over four decades it has kept an almost mythical hold over some of the greatest ever sailors – and the 2017-18 edition will take the teams 45,000 nautical miles around the world, across four oceans, touching six continents and 12 landmark Host Cities.

Who won the last Volvo Ocean Race?

Does Volvo race?

Volvo has started off this years racing season in the Swedish Touring Car Championship in great style. Its Green C30 DRIVe racer has claimed all pole positions and won several races.

How does a canting keel work?

A canting keel is a form of sailing ballast, suspended from a rigid canting strut beneath the boat, which can be swung to windward of a boat under sail, in order to counteract the heeling force of the sail. The canting keel must be able to pivot to either port or starboard, depending on the current tack.

How fast is Hugo Boss?

The 60-foot IMOCA yacht, HUGO BOSS, is one of the most innovative of its kind. Made of lightweight, composite materials, the boat is designed to be as lightweight as possible, achieving top speeds of 38 knots. At the same time, the boat is resilient enough to withstand the grueling conditions of the Southern Ocean.

Does Volvo still sponsor the Ocean race?

Atlant Ocean Racing Spain, which is led by Richard Brisius, Johan Salen and Jan Litborn, will take over ownership from Volvo Group and Volvo Cars. Volvo Cars will remain as race sponsors in 2021.

Who won the Volvo Ocean Race?

Franck Cammas/Groupama 4 won on his debut Volvo Ocean Race. Abu Dhabi in the UAE, Sanya in China, Itajaí in Brazil, Lisbon in Portugal, and Lorient in France all became stopovers for the first time. Auckland and Miami returned as Host Cities for the first time in 10 years.