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Delight for Cammas

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 10:30:00 +0100

Franck Cammas is delighted to be renewing the French connection with the Whitbread/Volvo as skipper of Groupama. 'It’s the best race we can imagine for offshore racing and it’s wonderful for our team,' he said.

The French are back

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 18:00:00 +0100

Groupama has been confirmed today as an entry for the next two editions of the Volvo Ocean Race. The campaign will be overseen by Franck Cammas. Groupama extends a rich history of French links with the Whitbread/Volvo.

Award-winning drama

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 12:00:00 +0100

The Volvo Ocean Race book - Spanish Castle to White Night - by Mark Chisnell is launched today. It tells the dramatic story of the 2008-09 race through the lives of the characters at the sharp end - the sailors.

The designers' challenge

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 15:30:00 +0100

In our continuing series of reaction to the recent announcement of the Rule and Notice of Race for the 2011-12 race, today we publish the opinions of the designers. As expected, their views are forthright.

'New goals are much needed'

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 10:30:00 +0100

Today we publish further reaction to the recent announcement of the 2011-12 Rule and Notice of Race - this time from the sailing media. The measures that have been put in place have received broad approval.

Rookie's ride of a lifetime

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 10:30:00 +0200

Spain's Antonio Cuervas-Mons was given a chance to become a crew member on Telefonica Black in the 2008-09 race courtesy of the under-30 rule. The experience, he says, was the 'high point' of his professional career.

'The perfect race'

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 11:00:00 +0200

The latest edition of Gybe Talkin' - the Volvo Ocean Race podcast - features an interview with CEO Knut Frostad about the new Rule. There is also reaction from sailors, syndicate bosses and media representatives.

Cape's word of warning

Sun, 11 Oct 2009 08:30:00 +0200

Volvo veteran Andrew Cape has warned teenage sailor and fellow-Australian Jessica Watson against going ahead with her planned solo round the world attempt. Watson's preparations have been far from ideal.

2011-12 Rule breaks new ground

Fri, 09 Oct 2009 12:30:00 +0200

The 2011-12 race Rule and Notice Of Race are announced today. The key objectives of both documents are cost containment and underlining the Volvo Open 70's status as the most spectacular offshore monohull.

New Rule set to be revealed

Wed, 07 Oct 2009 09:30:00 +0200

Volvo Ocean Race CEO Knut Frostad paid a visit to the Genoa Boat Show to confirm that the much-anticipated 2011-12 Volvo Open 70 Rule and Notice of Race will be announced shortly.