See the Volvo Ocean 70s and their crews slamming through some of the roughest, most terrifying, and dangerous conditions on the planet while competing in the Volvo Ocean Race 2011-12.
A selection of some of the most incredible and spectacular rough ocean footage you’ll ever see.
Expect more like this to be uploaded to the Official Volvo Ocean Race YouTube Channel in the future. Get all the latest updates on www.VolvoOceanRace.com
source
Bold claim considering the Vendee Globe.
Thug dope
The toughest team race in sailing would be more accurate and respectful to the Vendee Globe which is the toughest race in sailing.
Vendee Globe is…by a good leg, harder than VOR. But, RESPECT to anyone prepared, and capable enough to sail around the world in anything, with or anyone. It's serious shit, and especially in the awesome vastness of the pacific, anyone considering it, needs to make sure they really take it seriously, and learn all you can before attempting it.
This looks like a race with a TEAM, the Golden Globe (much more dangerous and exciting) is a ONE MAN, SOLO trip around the Southern Ocean.
Imagine an opti doing that
да это хуйня всё,пацаны . как они спят-то там и кушают в этом микроскопическом трюме, а?
mi piace molto .. mi incuriosisce la musica di fondo .. qualcuno mi puo' aiutare .
To me It looks more like a submarine race 🙂
ONORE e RISPETTO pe questi UOMINI!!!
Is any of this or similar footage available for purchase? I am working on a stormy seas corporate video montage and I would like to use a few of these shots.
toughest ?
What about solo ? no stop, without assistance
Vendee globe Challenge
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=49ZIiumu91I
Thoughest ? huhuhuhuh seriously ? -> Vendée Globe is the one, race around the world, alone, without any helps…
What music is used for the dramatic effect? anyone have an idea?
Simply amazing, a day of rough seas. Go beating! But it is 140 days of racing.
They do have harnesses and everything, right ?
I am a former Alaska fisherman. I feel you! Amazing 🙂
do they carry a back up main sail ?
what's not to like? 😀
Respect for all ! Amazing….
that aint tough thats fun
The ultimate yate racing is the Vendeé Globe. But this is awesome!!! Want to get in!!!
Love to participate!!!!
Аж мурашки по коже)
Holy shit impressive stuff. I want to go sailing. NOW.
Toughest? Vendeeglobe by far.
Блять, когда смотришь такое, начинаешь понимать, почему человек – царь зверей.
It's a raceboat, designed for speed.
The answer: yeah, they go easy 20+ and to become a crew member, you must be a well known pro sailor
It's a heck of a lot more fun to watch that way. 😛
Since the boat is going to plow through the wave you would think they would build the boat to shed/deflect the water from smashing the sailor at the wheel.
Football, soccer, icehockey, here you're houndreds of miles from shore.
This must be the most macho competition in the world.
Imagine trying to get some rest below… 8o
That one guy dropped his cell phone.
A hard race leaving on the team a great experience , I´m sure!