by Natalie | Feb 7, 2018 | Daily News
Hong Kong (February 6, 2018) – After the Asian detour to engage with commercial interests, the Volvo Ocean Race fleet departs tomorrow to return south so as to get back on with the business of racing around the world. As strong winds are in the forecast, the start...
by Natalie | Feb 6, 2018 | Daily News
British luxury boat building company Oyster Yachts, established in 1973, has gone into liquidation. Based in Southampton, with a boat yard in Hoveton, Norwich and offices in Ipswich, Palma; Majorca; and Newport, USA; has announced 400 job losses. The number of job...
by Natalie | Feb 5, 2018 | Daily News
Guangzhou, China (February 5, 2018) – After traveling 70 miles up the Pearl River Delta from Hong Kong to participate in the Dongfeng In-Port Race, the Volvo Ocean Race fleet left Guangzhou today to return to Hong Kong and prepare for the start of the 6100 nm Leg 6 on...
by Natalie | Feb 5, 2018 | Daily News
(February 4, 2018; Day 5) – Key tactical decisions have been made among the the Clipper 2017-18 Round the World Yacht Race teams as more predictable Doldrums Corridor conditions of light airs and rain squalls return. PSP Logistics heads up the leading pack for the...
by Natalie | Feb 1, 2018 | Daily News
After sailing 70 miles up the Pearl River Delta from Hong Kong, the Volvo Ocean Race fleet was treated to a warm welcome in Guangzhou, China. The Chinese Dongfeng Race Team was in the spotlight for the festivities upon arrival. Sitting in second place on the overall...
by Natalie | Jan 22, 2018 | Daily News
The tragic death of a fisherman, in a collision with Vestas 11th Hour Racing as they approached the finish line for Leg 4 of the Volvo Ocean Race, leaves us wondering how this could happen. How could the very best offshore sailors, equipped with what we hope to be the...
