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Marco Nannini is entry # 13 in the Global Ocean Race - Photo Enrico Vazzoler

Marco Nannini is entry # 13 in the Global Ocean Race - Photo Enrico Vazzoler

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Chilean Class40 skipper, Felipe Cubillos, reports from the earthquake's epicentre

Friday 5 March: Class40 skipper, Felipe Cubillos, is helping bring vital materials and food to the disaster region in the recent 8.8-magnituide earthquake’s epicentre

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What can a round the world race do for you?

Sunday 27 December: During the Global Ocean Race 2011-12, the fleet of Class40s will be in-port for almost 50% of the race. How can a stopover’s host port maximise the impact the race will have locally and globally? With the boats in-port and away from the race course, how can a race sponsor use this opportunity?

About the race

A Welcome message from Race Director, Josh Hall

In September 1986 I found myself in Newport, Rhode Island, watching the start of the 1986-87 BOC Challenge – a singlehanded race around the world. For two weeks I had been on the docks helping out any of the entries that needed it, whether it was running some electrical wires or driving them to the supermarket for last-minute purchases of tinned clam chowder.

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Solidaire du Chocolat finish line images - Photos by Bruno Bouvry

Solidaire du Chocolat finish line images - Photos by Bruno Bouvry

Education

Education

Find out how sailors prepare to circumnavigate the globe.