The Volvo Ocean Race is one of the most prestigious events on the sailing calender. Occuring ever 4 years these ocean going race yachts will sail around the world, tackling the prevailing winds.
Portsmouth is proud to be the UK stopover with other worldwide ports such as Cape Town, Melbourne, Wellington, Rio, New York, and Rotterdam hosting this grand event.
This prestigious race starts from Goteborg, Sweeden on the 5th November 2005, aiming to finish in the same port on the 17th June 2006.
Gunwharf Quays will come alive giving you the chance to entertain at this superb hospitality event.
IN PORT RACING A new feature for this Volvo Ocean Race is a series of in port races that goes towards the overall results.The Portsmouth in port race will take place in the Solent on Monday 29th May. This will give you the chance to see this incredible yachts with world class crews racing up close.
RACE RE START - LEG 8 The Volvo Ocean Race will re start on the evening of 2 June 2006 as yachts sail westwards through the Solent and on their way to Rotterdam. Join us to witness this fantastic race at first hand.
For further information please contact Charlie on 08702 252 868 or click to email. |