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Volvo Ocean Race 2014 Alicante

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The excitement is mounting in “Race Village” Alicante as 7 sailing teams prepare for the beginning of the Volvo Ocean Race, a round the world yachting event held every 3 years. This year is the 3rd time Alicante has hosted the opening of the event.

volvo ocean race 2014 alicante-3The greweling 38,739 nautical mile journey will test the teams of 9 crew members to the limit, with some race legs taking 20 days to complete.  The race passes through 11 ports starting in Alicante and finishing in Gothenburg, Switzerland.

This year is the first year since 2001 that an all female crew Team SCA, of which 4 crew members are from the UK, will battle the high seas with waves up to 30m to try and win the coveted title.

The village opens on the 2nd October 2014 and racing starts in the port on Sunday 4th.  The full schedule is available here.

For more information on the teams and the events surrounding the race itself, check out http://www.volvooceanracealicante.com/ingles

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