2017–2018 Volvo Ocean Race
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.