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August 21, 2012Volvo Ocean Race: SCASweden-based SCA will enter an all-female team in the 2014-15 Volvo Ocean Race, using the new Volvo 65. Wood veneer on the hull may be optional.
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July 30, 2012Freeway to Memory LaneA second visit to sailing's most demanding racecourse serves as a reminder that to be there is one thing, to return unscathed is another. "Gaining Bearing" from our June 2012 issue.
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July 3, 20122011-'12 Volvo Ocean Race: Leg 9CAMPER celebrated victory in the final leg of the 2011-'12 Volvo Ocean Race, while Groupama clinched the overall win. Leg 9 took the teams from Lorient, France, and around the iconic Fastnet Rock to the finish in Galway, Ireland.
Photos by: Ian Roman, Paul Todd, VOR media crewmembers Diego Fructuoso/Team Telefonica, Yann Riou/Groupama Sailing Team, Hamish Hooper/CAMPER ETNZ, Nick Dana/Abu Dhabi Ocean Racing.
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July 2, 2012A French Affair Gets PersonalThe Pro-Am events of the Volvo Ocean Race are meant to be a fun way for passengers to try sailing a Volvo Open 70. Blogger Bruce Gain learns that for PUMA skipper Ken Read, racing is racing.
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June 21, 2012Cammas' Poker FaceGroupama’s Franck Cammas hasn't declared victory in the 2011-'12 Volvo Ocean Race just yet.
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June 15, 2012Volvo Ocean Race: Leg 8Although the shortest leg yet, Leg 8 was arguably the most intense. Groupama made their homecoming to Lorient, France, a comeback victory. CAMPER set a record 24-hour run of 565 miles and placed second. PUMA took third, while Telefonica dropped back in the standings due to rudder damage.
Photos by: Ian Roman, Paul Todd, VOR media crewmembers Diego Fructuoso/Team Telefonica, Yann Riou/Groupama Sailing Team, Hamish Hooper/CAMPER ETNZ, Nick Dana/Abu Dhabi Ocean Racing.
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June 12, 2012Volvo Ocean Race: In-Port Race (Lisbon)Current overall leader Groupama took first place, while PUMA battled back for a well-deserved second place finish. CAMPER (with Emirates Team New Zealand) snagged the last podium spot, while overall second-place boat Telefonica came in last. Telefonica's poor finish resulted partially from a penalty on PUMA immediately after the start and partially from a snapped masthead halyard.
Photos by: Ian Roman, Paul Todd, VOR media crewmembers Diego Fructuoso/Team Telefonica, Yann Riou/Groupama Sailing Team, Hamish Hooper/CAMPER ETNZ, Nick Dana/Abu Dhabi Ocean Racing.
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May 19, 2012VOR Miami In-Port: Telefonica's Worst HourThe Volvo Ocean Race's overall leader led the fleet to the first mark of the Miami In-Port Race, stumbled several times and left the door open for Abu Dhabi and Groupama to compress the standings.
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March 8, 2012The Bold and the BeautifulA longer-than-expected leg means more pain and suffering for the competitors, and more exciting racing viewing for the spectators.
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February 8, 2012Three Burning Questions After Leg 3As the Volvo Ocean Race fleet recuperates in Sanya, China, we ponder whether Puma Ocean Racing can make a comeback, whether Telefonica will falter, and whether Team Sanya will even finish.
