Auckland will again be a stopover for Volvo Ocean Race in 2015 as well as 2018, as proudly confirmed by Waterfront Auckland. The waterfront hosted almost 300,000 visitors during the last stopover in March 2012.
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Luxury Yacht & Superyacht News Brief for Volvo Ocean Race
A busy season for Integrated Marine Group launching a new website
May 09, 2012
Integrated Marine Group has already welcome a large number of yachts this season, taking part in the popular races, including the Rugby World Cup 2011, the Millenium Cup 2012 as well as the Volvo Ocean Race 2012. Moreover, the company has recently presented its new website.
Sanya Serenity Superyacht Marina in China hosted Volvo Ocean Race Teams
March 08, 2012
Sanya Serenity Superyacht Marina in China hosted Volvo Ocean Race Teams. Serenity Marina state-of-the art facilities have given an extensive assistance to shore and sailors teams during entire race.
High Performance Yacht Design Conference, 12 – 14 March 2012, Auckland
February 16, 2012
The Royal Institution of Naval Architects (NZ), New Zealand Trade and Enterprise and the University of Auckland will host the 4th High Performance Yacht Design Conference from 12 – 14 March 2012 at the Maritime Museum, Viaduct Harbour, Auckland, New Zealand. The conference with coincide with the Volvo Ocean race – Auckland stopover. With the…
World Yacht Racing Forum´s optimism for yacht racing industry
December 15, 2011
Speaker of the World Yacht Racing Forum expressed their optimism for yacht racing industry despite difficult economic context.
Farr Yacht Designs to attend Volvo Open Race stopover in Cape Town
November 23, 2011
Russel Bowler, one of the Farr Yacht Design founders and its Vice President will assist the Volvo Open 70 Abu Dhabi Ocean Racing in Cape Town.
B&G supports 2011 Volvo Ocean Race
November 10, 2011
B&G provides 2011 Volvo Ocean Race with its marine electronic equipment.
Volvo Ocean Race 2011-2012 with SAILOR on board
November 04, 2011
Volvo Ocean Race 2011-2012´s six Volvo Open 70 fleet will start tomorrow with a full complement of Thrane&Thrane SAILOR communication systems on board.
Volvo Ocean Race 2011-12: Nortek navigation capability to PUMA Ocean Racing Team
November 03, 2011
Nortek has developed a new compact Doppler Velocity Log for PUMA´s yacht Mar Mostro Volvo Open 70 for the Volvo Ocena Race 2011-2012.
Volvo Ocean Race crews using Kannad R10 Safety Recovery System
October 05, 2011
Volvo Ocean Race is going to use the Kannad R10 Safety Recovery System for the first time.
Volvo Ocean Race using Tidetech tactical oceanographic data
October 04, 2011
Volvo Ocean Race is going to profit from the Tidetech tactical oceanographic data for the first time in its history.
Volvo Ocean Race Team Sanya selects Future Fibres
August 11, 2011
Volvo entry Team Sanya, led by Rolex World Sailor of the Year and previous winner of the Volvo Ocean Race, Mike Sanderson, has chosen Future Fibres for their complete mast and rigging package.
Abu Dhabi building “Destination Village” for Volvo Ocean Race
June 21, 2011
A specially designed “Destination Village” is being built on the Abu Dhabi Corniche breakwater to host the Volvo Ocean Race fleet and its fans this New Year. Infrastructure work is due for completion this September. Tourism Development & Investment Company (TDIC), the company appointed to develop the 55,000m2 site, will dredge a section of the Corniche lagoon…
Emirates Team New Zealand testing rather than racing
June 03, 2011
Emirates Team New Zealand has decided on the South Island in the winter rather than tropical Fiji for the next phase of testing sails, systems and crew training on the Volvo Ocean Race yacht CAMPER. Skipper Chris Nicholson decided today to withdraw from the Auckland-Musket Cove race which starts at Auckland tomorrow in favour of…
Sailing Yacht Groupama 4 launched – The first Volvo 70 built in France
May 16, 2011
On Saturday 14 May, sailing yacht Groupama 4, the first Volvo 70 built in France, was launched at 1400 GMT, opposite Groupama Sailing Team’s base in Lorient. Groupama’s representatives, the sailors, the members of the shore team and an enthusiastic crowd attended this important stage of the project led by skipper Franck Cammas.
4th High Performance Yacht Design Conference in New Zealand
February 27, 2011
The dates for the 4th High Performance Yacht Design conference have been confirmed and will run from the 12-14 March 2012. This will take place in Auckland, New Zealand during the Volvo Ocean Race stopover. The boats arrive on 8 March and depart on 18 March. The conference venue will be in the heart of the Viaduct Basin in the purpose built Marine Events centre.
International Yacht Forum Hamburg
January 11, 2011
On February 12th 2011 sailors from Europe and from overseas will fill the Hamburg Chamber of Commerce. With 12 speakers from the countries of Australia, Germany, England, Ireland and the United States the 2nd International Yacht Forum in Hamburg look set to become an exciting and – especially for racing yacht owners – an extremely useful program.
World Yacht Racing Forum: Continuity is Key to Success
December 14, 2010
The World Yacht Racing Forum began today in front of 300 delegates and media from all over the world. Marketing experts discussed the growth of the sport and agreed that the lack of continuity is its main issue.
Volvo Ocean Race sponsors World Yacht Racing Forum 2010
November 03, 2010
Volvo Ocean Race will be Platinum Partner of the 2010 edition of the World Yacht Racing Forum from 14-15 December in Estoril, Portugal. The Volvo Ocean Race have supported the Forum since the first edition in 2008.
Iñigo Aznar appointed as Head of Commercial Partnerships for the Volvo Ocean Race 2011-12
October 15, 2010
Iñigo Aznar has been recruited as Head of Commercial Partnership for the Volvo Ocean Race 2011-12.
