The Volvo Ocean Race is the ultimate mix of world class sporting competition and on the edge adventure, a unique blend of onshore glamour with offshore drama and endurance.
It takes over nine months, covers nearly 39,000 nautical miles of the globe’s most treacherous seas raced over 10 legs, the 2008-2009 race will visit 11 ports around the world and incorporate 7 inshore races, and 7 ‘pro-am’ races.