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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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February 4, 2013Newport Gets the NodThe battle between Newport and Baltimore for host-port supremacy, goes to Rhode Island's City by the Sea, where the stronger fan base should emerge.
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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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January 17, 2013SCA: Volvo 70 TrainerSCA, the VOR's first official entry, snatched up PUMA Ocean Racing's mar mostro, and turned the Kraken and shoe into a pink field of grass and dandelions. The boat will be used for selection of the all-women's team.
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December 28, 2011The Domino EffectWhen the mast collapses mid-race and mid-ocean, mar mostro’s crew turns its efforts from a race against the fleet to a race against the clock. "Gaining Bearing" from our January/February 2012 issue.
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January 11, 2013Volvo Ocean Race: Reporters WantedThe Volvo Ocean Race is seeking qualified candidates for onboard reporters for its 2014-'15 edition. Do you have the stomach?
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December 21, 2011Leg 2 Update: Good Days, Bad Days, and Going Half Mad DaysThe Volvo Ocean Race fleet has crossed the Agulhas Current, but there are still more lead changes and tactical decisions to come en route to Abu Dhabi.
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September 14, 2012The Dark Clouds Behind the Silver LiningWill the move to a one-design for the next Volvo Ocean Race be enough to bring eight quality teams to the starting line come 2014?
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August 21, 2012It's Ladies First for the Volvo Ocean RaceAn all-female effort from Sweden is the first to throw its hat in the ring for the 2014 Volvo Ocean Race. Kersti Strandqvist, Senior Vice President, Corporate Communications at SCA, above with project manager Richard Brisius.
