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The '''2017–18 Volvo Ocean Race''' will be the 13th edition of the round-the-world [[Volvo Ocean Race]]. It will start in [[Alicante]], [[Spain]],<ref name=start>{{cite news|title=Edição de 2017 da Volvo Ocean Race arranca em Alicante|url=http://desporto.sapo.pt/mais_modalidades/vela/artigo/2015/05/18/edicao-de-2017-da-volvo-ocean-race-arranca-em-alic|website=SAPO Desporto|accessdate=6 August 2015|language=pt|date=18 May 2015}}</ref> and will conclude in [[ |
The '''2017–18 Volvo Ocean Race''' will be the 13th edition of the round-the-world [[Volvo Ocean Race]]. It will start in [[Alicante]], [[Spain]],<ref name=start>{{cite news|title=Edição de 2017 da Volvo Ocean Race arranca em Alicante|url=http://desporto.sapo.pt/mais_modalidades/vela/artigo/2015/05/18/edicao-de-2017-da-volvo-ocean-race-arranca-em-alic|website=SAPO Desporto|accessdate=6 August 2015|language=pt|date=18 May 2015}}</ref> and will conclude in [[The Hague]], [[Netherlands]].<ref name=Newport>{{cite news|last1=Haynes|first1=Reagan|title=Newport seeks to secure another Volvo Ocean Race stopover|url=http://www.tradeonlytoday.com/2015/05/newport-seeks-secure-volvo-ocean-race-stopover/|accessdate=6 August 2015|publisher=Trade Only Today|date=19 May 2015}}</ref><ref name="NOS">{{nl}} NOS.nl (2016): [http://nos.nl/artikel/2094638-den-haag-wordt-in-2018-champs-elysees-van-volvo-ocean-race.html Den Haag wordt in 2018 Champs-Elysees van Volvo Ocean Race]</ref> |
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As of 19 May 2015, six ports have been confirmed for the 2017–18 race. |
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The race will again start in [[Alicante]], Spain,<ref name=start /> with stops in [[Cape Town]]; [[Auckland]], [[New Zealand]]; [[Newport, Rhode Island]]; [[Lisbon]], [[Portugal]]; [[Cardiff]], [[Wales]] and will |
The race will again start in [[Alicante]], Spain,<ref name=start /> with stops in [[Cape Town]]; [[Auckland]], [[New Zealand]]; [[Newport, Rhode Island]]; [[Lisbon]], [[Portugal]]; [[Cardiff]], [[Wales]]; [[Gothenburg]], [[Sweden]] and will finish in [[The Hague]], [[Netherlands]].<ref name=NOS /> |
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The full route for this edition will be announced in January 2016.<ref>{{cite web|title=Volvo Race plans for next edition|url=http://www.boatingbusiness.com/news101/industry-news/volvo-race-plans-for-next-edition|publisher=Boating Business|accessdate=6 August 2015|date=18 May 2015}}</ref> |
The full route for this edition will be announced in January 2016.<ref>{{cite web|title=Volvo Race plans for next edition|url=http://www.boatingbusiness.com/news101/industry-news/volvo-race-plans-for-next-edition|publisher=Boating Business|accessdate=6 August 2015|date=18 May 2015}}</ref> |
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Revision as of 11:22, 23 March 2016
The 2017–18 Volvo Ocean Race will be the 13th edition of the round-the-world Volvo Ocean Race. It will start in Alicante, Spain,[1] and will conclude in The Hague, Netherlands.[2][3]
Yachts
For the second edition running, the race will be one-design, racing the Volvo Ocean 65.[4] The VO65 was designed by Farr Yacht Design to be a cheaper and safer alternative to the ageing and expensive Volvo Open 70.[5]
Race schedule
As of 19 May 2015, six ports have been confirmed for the 2017–18 race.
The race will again start in Alicante, Spain,[1] with stops in Cape Town; Auckland, New Zealand; Newport, Rhode Island; Lisbon, Portugal; Cardiff, Wales; Gothenburg, Sweden and will finish in The Hague, Netherlands.[3]
The full route for this edition will be announced in January 2016.[6]
References
- ^ a b "Edição de 2017 da Volvo Ocean Race arranca em Alicante". SAPO Desporto (in Portuguese). 18 May 2015. Retrieved 6 August 2015.
- ^ Haynes, Reagan (19 May 2015). "Newport seeks to secure another Volvo Ocean Race stopover". Trade Only Today. Retrieved 6 August 2015.
- ^ a b Template:Nl NOS.nl (2016): Den Haag wordt in 2018 Champs-Elysees van Volvo Ocean Race
- ^ Bramley, Jon (16 May 2015). "A vision for the future". Volvo Ocean Race. Retrieved 6 August 2015.
- ^ "Design № 757 - Volvo Ocean 65". Farr Yacht Design. Retrieved 6 August 2015.
- ^ "Volvo Race plans for next edition". Boating Business. 18 May 2015. Retrieved 6 August 2015.