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Designers announced for Abu Dhabi Ocean Racing

Tue, 31 Aug 2010 10:30:00 +0200

Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority has confirmed the designers of Abu Dhabi Ocean Racing Team’s entry for the next race, and also announced that Jason Carrington will be Technical Manager for the team.

Victory for Volvo Open 70s

Mon, 30 Aug 2010 14:30:00 +0200

A record breaking performance puts Groupama 70 in first place and Telefónica Azul in second at the end of the Sevenstar Round Britain and Ireland Race.

Light winds, high hopes

Fri, 27 Aug 2010 17:00:00 +0200

In 24 hours the winds have changed and so has life on board for the two Volvo Open 70s

Tension and fatigue

Thu, 26 Aug 2010 17:00:00 +0200

Michael Pammenter tells us about the feelings onboard Groupama 70 as Telefonica Azul chases them down

Groupama 70 moves into first place

Wed, 25 Aug 2010 16:00:00 +0200

Groupama take the lead from Telefonica Azul on the third day of the Sevenstar Round Britain and Ireland Race

Volvo Open 70s lead the fleet

Tue, 24 Aug 2010 15:00:00 +0200

Telefonica Azul and Groupama take the lead on the water in the Sevenstar Round Britain and Ireland Race, in a dramatic first 24 hours of the circumnavigation

Course change for Round Britain & Ireland

Mon, 23 Aug 2010 10:00:00 +0200

At 1300 GMT today, the start gun will fire as scheduled for the start of the Sevenstar Round Britain and Ireland Race, but a severe weather forecast has forced a radical change in the course.

Volvo 70s in Round Britain & Ireland Race

Thu, 19 Aug 2010 14:00:00 +0200

Two Volvo Open 70s, Groupama and Telefonica Azul, will compete in the Sevenstar Round Britain and Ireland Race next week, racing in a mixed fleet of 30 international entries including line honours favourite, ICAP Leopard.

Volvo 70s in Round Britain and Ireland Race

Thu, 19 Aug 2010 13:00:00 +0200

Two Volvo Open 70s, Groupama and Telefonica Azul will compete in the Sevenstar Round Britain and Ireland Race next week, racing in a mixed fleet of 30 international entries including the line honours favourite, ICAP Leopard.

Legends: A Great National Adventure

Tue, 17 Aug 2010 16:00:00 +0200

In 1989, Joe English steered the Irish 82-foot maxi NCB Ireland campaign to the start line in Southampton, carrying the hopes and aspirations of homeland in a time of considerable upheaval.