How to build a Harken winch | Volvo Ocean Race

Harken winches allow Volvo Ocean Race sailors to hoist and trim huge sails quickly and under pressure – and they must withstand the harshest...

‘I’ve always wanted to do this race’ | Volvo Ocean Race

He's won Olympic gold, the America's Cup – and now he's looking to be the first person in history to win sailing's Triple Crown...

Fastnet: the first 12 hours | Volvo Ocean Race

Leg Zero stage 2 is ON! At the start of the 2017-18 fleet's first racing night offshore, here's a look back at the day... source

Epic aerial footage of the fleet | Volvo Ocean Race

The Volvo Ocean Race fleet went head to head for the first time on Wednesday 2 August in the Leg Zero Around the Island...

Espaquete Trufado

Espaguete Trufado Na última semana de Julho, em um dia ensolarado, nos reunimos com o querido amigo Danilo para traçar novas metas e objetivos do...

The Final Fit out | Volvo Ocean Race

With 7 boats refitted, and Team AkzoNobel's new boat being fitted out, the Boatyard team is on the final stretch of a marathon which...

HCL backs the Volvo Ocean Race | Volvo Ocean Race

Global IT Services giant HCL has backed the Volvo Ocean Race ahead of the 2017-18 edition, and will provide vital IT solutions in Host...

Dongfeng announce first female sailors of 2017-18 | Volvo Ocean Race

Dongfeng Race Team have selected Carolijn Brouwer and Marie Riou for their Volvo Ocean Race campaign in 2017-18 – a move that confirms the...

Dongfeng’s first test | Volvo Ocean Race

After a one million euro re-fiit procedure in Lisbon, the Dongfeng Race Team crew gave their boat its first real test ahead of 2017-18...

MAPFRE meets the keel | Volvo Ocean Race

As the Spanish boat edges closer to going back in the water, it's time to put it on the keel – and when you're...

Dongfeng captured by drone | Volvo Ocean Race

The Chinese team's boat is the first to be handed over ahead of the 2017-18 edition following the one million euro re-fit process at...

Introducing: the 2017-18 route | Volvo Ocean Race

With three times more Southern Ocean racing than in previous editions, and stops in 12 iconic cities around the globe, the 2017-18 route looks...

Welcome to 2017! | Volvo Ocean Race

It's 2017 and you know what that means... RACE YEAR! source

Pirates in the city! | Volvo Ocean Race

Since 2011, the boat sailed by Pirates of the Caribbean, 'The Black Pearl', has stood proudly outside of the Race HQ and Museum in...

Dongfeng Race Team returns for 2017-18 edition | Volvo Ocean Race

Following the success of their first campaign in 2014-15, Chinese boat Dongfeng Race Team has announced its return to the Volvo Ocean Race. source

Dee Caffari and Tracy Edwards talk Volvo Ocean Race on Sky...

On Tuesday 25 October, legendary female sailors Dee Caffari and Tracy Edwards were LIVE in the Sky Sports studio to discuss the recent rule...

It’s time for an OBR evolution | Volvo Ocean Race

The OBR concept is unique to the Volvo Ocean Race – and in 2017-18, the aim is to get more of the raw onboard...

Richard Mason on ‘stealth mode’ | Volvo Ocean Race

Four-time Volvo Ocean Racer Richard Mason gives his view on the potential inclusion of stealth mode in the 2017-18 edition source

Fastnet Race in 2017-18 qualifying schedule | Volvo Ocean Race

Race fans can look forward to an action-packed summer of pre-race action, including the Fastnet Race and an epic Prologue from Lisbon to Alicante. source

Riding the storm | Volvo Ocean Race

When others run from storms, our sailors chase them! Here's a view from the sky - some of the most epic waves in Volvo...