Mapfre Takes Prologue Victory
In a slow, but thrilling light air finish to the Volvo Ocean Race Prologue, Mapfre edged out Team Brunel to take yet another win.
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In a slow, but thrilling light air finish to the Volvo Ocean Race Prologue, Mapfre edged out Team Brunel to take yet another win.
“The boats are basically even, so making the right decision at the right time will be critical, to seize the moment to tack or jibe.”
After a series of dominating performances in Leg Zero, Mapfre has officially set the bar high for the start of the Volvo Ocean Race.
Mapfre continued to dominate Leg Zero, with a clean start out of St. Malo in the final stage of the race opener.
Mapfre takes the win in the 3rd stage of Leg Zero, and the stage is now set for fierce competition in the 2017-2018 Volvo Ocean Race.
The Chinese entry pipped MAPFRE just moments from the line in the Fastnet Race after an intense battle overnight.
MAPFRE took first blood in the opening battle of the Volvo Ocean Race, smashing the monohull record around the Isle of Wight.
2015 Volvo Ocean Race teams were required to have two sailors under 30 on board. Now, after the race, these millennials are forging their own paths.
Three boats received point penalties for Leg 7 sailing rule infringements from the independent ISAF-appointed jury sitting in Lisbon on Wednesday.
The Spanish based team hopes to take home the country’s first Volvo Ocean Race win
In a slow, but thrilling light air finish to the Volvo Ocean Race Prologue, Mapfre edged out Team Brunel to take yet another win.
“The boats are basically even, so making the right decision at the right time will be critical, to seize the moment to tack or jibe.”
After a series of dominating performances in Leg Zero, Mapfre has officially set the bar high for the start of the Volvo Ocean Race.
Mapfre continued to dominate Leg Zero, with a clean start out of St. Malo in the final stage of the race opener.
Mapfre takes the win in the 3rd stage of Leg Zero, and the stage is now set for fierce competition in the 2017-2018 Volvo Ocean Race.
The Chinese entry pipped MAPFRE just moments from the line in the Fastnet Race after an intense battle overnight.
MAPFRE took first blood in the opening battle of the Volvo Ocean Race, smashing the monohull record around the Isle of Wight.
2015 Volvo Ocean Race teams were required to have two sailors under 30 on board. Now, after the race, these millennials are forging their own paths.
Three boats received point penalties for Leg 7 sailing rule infringements from the independent ISAF-appointed jury sitting in Lisbon on Wednesday.
The Spanish based team hopes to take home the country’s first Volvo Ocean Race win
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