![]() The first race began in Portsmouth, the United Kingdom on September 14, 1973. Originally named after its initiating sponsor, British Whitbread brewing company, it today carries the name of its current owner, Swedish automobile manufacturer Volvo Cars and Swedish multinational manufacturing company, the Volvo Group. The Volvo Ocean Race (formerly the Whitbread Round the World Race) is a yacht race around the world, held every three years. More detailed information about the Volvo Ocean Race can be found online. ![]() It was a great experience for me especially as I am an offshore racer in real life as well just nothing compares with these galls and guys onboard Vestas Wind, Mapfre, and other boats. Roaring Southern Ocean or dead calm in the Strait of Malacca nothing was an obstacle to crossing the finish lines. ![]() ![]() In a company with seven Volvo 65 one-design state of art sailboats and other 400 000 virtual racers, we sailed about 45 thousand nautical miles around the Globe. ![]() I know what about I talking as I was one of 400K VOR (Volvo Ocean Race) virtual regatta 2014-2015 participants and I got a good result in overall score. The best way to be in touch with nine-month-long Life at the Extreme adventure is by taking part in Virtual Regatta for Volvo Ocean Race.Īnother three years have passed, and the longest and toughest professional sporting event in the world is about to begin. ![]()
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