Tuesday, October 28, 2008

At Cochin within 35 Days

the volvo ocean race will reach at cochin port within 35 days. More exciting adventures and FOLLOW THE RACE in the Virtual Spectator raceviewer

Current Position

POSBOATDTLCPTTLDTF
1Ericsson 45500:00:002361
2PUMA Ocean Racing-1-100:02:37+1
3Green Dragon-2-201:21:31+33
4Telefonica Black-9-901:48:25+42
5Telefonica Blue-9-902:02:16+46
6Ericsson 3-10-1002:32:40+58
7Delta Lloyd-13-1304:48:09+108
8Team Russia-8-807:08:19+172

Wednesday, October 8, 2008

Latest Events in Volvo Ocean Race

Delta Lloyd Team are back on the race and moving four days after their yacht’s hull was damaged during the in-port race on Saturday.

Team Russia nearly finished repairs to the damage they sustained in the collision.

Team Russia's yacht's suffered a cracked spray rail on the starboard side when they hit the committee boat in the immediate aftermath of their tussle with Delta Lloyd.

Ericsson Racing Team have confirmed Norway’s Eivind Melleby will take the place of injured trimmer Martin Stromberg on Ericsson 3 for the leg one race to Cape Town.

Current Team Position in Volvo Ocean Race

PositionTeamPoints
1Telefonica BlueTelefonica Blue4.0
2Telefonica BlackTelefonica Black3.5
3PumaPuma3.0
4Ericsson 4Ericsson 42.5
5Green Dragon TeamGreen Dragon Team2.0
6Delta LloydDelta Lloyd1.0
7Ericsson 3Ericsson 30.5
8Team RussiaTeam Russia0.5

Friday, October 3, 2008

Volvo Ocean Race - In Port Racing Today [04 October]


The in-port race of volvo ocean race 2008/2009 will begin today [04th october].The talking is almost done for the eight skippers who will lock horns in the in-port race today. All agree that the battle will be intense as the 2008-09 event turns to serious business.

Thursday, October 2, 2008

Alicante In-Port Race Starts Tomorrow


The start of the Volvo Ocean Race with the port of Alicante in the region of Valencia taking over from Sanxenxo/Vigo. It is an in-port race on October 4 [Tomorrow] followed by the start of the first leg to Cape Town a week later[11 th october]. The 6,500 nautical mile passage will see the fleet negotiate the Doldrums and pass the scoring gate at Fernando de Noronha then pick up the westerlies for Cape Town.

Wednesday, October 1, 2008

Volvo Ocean Race 2008 to 2009

The first offshore leg of the 10th Volvo Ocean Race will start in Alicante, Spain, on October 11, 2008, with in-port race seven days earlier.

A total of 10 legs create the route, with seven in-port races held at various cities around the world.

Volvo Ocean Race 2008-2009 Route Map.
Volvo Ocean Race 2008-2009 Route Map.








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