The Ocean Race

The Ocean Race

3 Seasons

A yacht race around the world, held every three or four years since 1973. Originally named the Whitbread Round the World Race after its initiating sponsor, British brewing company Whitbread, in 2001 it became the Volvo Ocean Race after Swedish automobile manufacturer Volvo took up the sponsorship, and in 2019 it was renamed The Ocean Race.

The Ocean Race is not for the faint hearted - sailing crews racing to the max day and night for more than 20 days at a time on some of the legs.

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  • Volvo Ocean Race 2017/8 - The Full Story

    Episode 1

    After more than 45,000 nautical miles and 12 cities visited in eight months of competition, three teams would start the final sprint leg of the Volvo Ocean Race effectively tied, with the eventual winner, Dongfeng Race Team, only securing victory in the final moments.

    Video Producer: Volvo Oc...

  • Volvo Ocean Race 2017/8 - Week 30 Wrap Up

    Episode 2

    Leg 10 of the Volvo Ocean Race ended in spectacular fashion, setting up a winner takes all final leg starting on June 21. Following the finish into Gothenburg, the top three teams will start the final leg to The Hague on equal points, with the overall Volvo Ocean Race title on the line. After 45,...

  • Volvo Ocean Race 2017/8 - Week 29 Wrap Up

    Episode 3

    Leg 9 of the 2017/18 Volvo Ocean Race proved to be a critical in the overall standings, and a crucial stage for each of the teamā€™s campaigns. With double points up for grabs, the teams fought for every one of 3,300 miles in the sprint across the North Atlantic from Newport to Cardiff.

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  • Volvo Ocean Race 2017/8 - Week 28 Wrap Up

    Episode 4

    Having left Newport (Rhode Island) on Sunday 20th May, the Volvo Ocean Race is now in its ninth leg. The fleet is heading towards Cardiff, UK, and it is expected to arrive after roughly eight days of Atlantic crossing, which is worth double points for the scoreboard.

    Video Producer: Volvo Oce...

  • Volvo Ocean Race 2017/8 - Week 27 Wrap Up

    Episode 5

    After 15 days at sea the Volvo Ocean Race fleet concluded Leg 8 in Newport, RI, a city with a rich sailing history and host of the Race for the second consecutive time. The 5,600 nautical miles leg came down to the wire with all seven teams finishing within just over 3 hours - and the first two w...

  • Volvo Ocean Race 2017/8 - Week 26 Wrap Up

    Episode 6

    One week into Leg 8 the whole fleet has crossed the Equator for the last time in this edition of the Volvo Ocean Race. The Doldrums crossing has been pretty mild, and the fleet is back in the Northern Hemisphere heading towards Newport.

    Video Producer: Volvo Ocean Race

  • Volvo Ocean Race 2017/8 - Week 25 Wrap Up

    Episode 7

    Leg 8 start, all seven boats left ItajaĆ­ and head towards Newport, Rhode Island (US). The fleet set sails after a welcome rest in Brazil, following a challenging Southern Ocean leg that has seen damages across the fleet and the tragic loss at sea of John Fisher of Sun Hung Kai/Scallywag.

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  • Volvo Ocean Race 2017/8 - Week 24 Wrap Up

    Episode 8

    VOR Weekly Wrap Up - The gruelling Southern Ocean Leg 7 is finally over with Team Brunel winning after 7600 miles and 16 days of intense racing arriving in Itanjai, Brazil.

    Video Producer: Volvo Ocean Race

  • Volvo Ocean Race 2017/8 - Week 23 Wrap Up

    Episode 9

    23450-43q1VOR Weekly Wrap Up - Leg 7 and the fleet round the Cape Horn but all of the competitors are reflecting on the loss of their friend, John Fisher, a few days before. Equipment failures for MAPFRE and demasting of Vestas - not for the faint hearted.

    Video Producer: Volvo Ocean Race

  • Volvo Ocean Race 2017/8 - Week 22 Wrap Up

    Episode 10

    VOR Weekly Wrap Up - In memory of John Fisher who was lost overboard on Sun Hung Kai/Scallywag in difficult conditions - a tragedy for everyone involved in this iconic race.

    Video Producer: Volvo Ocean Race

  • Volvo Ocean Race 2017/8 - Week 21 Wrap Up

    Episode 11

    VOR Weekly Wrap Up - The fleet left for the iconic Leg 7 that takes the boats from Auckland to ItajaĆ­, Brazil, via the legendary Cape Horn and through 7,600 nautical miles of mighty Southern Ocean.

    Video Producer: Volvo Ocean Race

  • Volvo Ocean Race 2017/8 - Week 20 Wrap Up

    Episode 12

    VOR Weekly Wrap Up - Take a look at Vestas 11th Hour Racing coming back to the Race for the New Zealand Herald In-Port race with a in-depth coverage of the In-Port race and the Auckland stopover.

    Video Producer: Volvo Ocean Race

  • Volvo Ocean Race 2017/8 - Week 19 Wrap Up

    Episode 13

    VOR Weekly Wrap Up - Epic five team battle to the finish - one of the closest finishes in the history of the event as the 6,100 mile Leg 6 came to a dramatic close in Auckland.

    Video Producer: Volvo Ocean Race

  • Volvo Ocean Race 2017/8 - Week 18 Wrap Up

    Episode 14

    VOR Weekly Wrap Up - The fleet are racing to Auckland and throwing the dice on which route to take. Scallywag and AkzoNobel seem to have 'lady luck' or great navigators as they switch to take the lead ahead of the rest of the fleet.

    Video Producer: Volvo Ocean Race

  • Volvo Ocean Race 2017/8 - Week 17 Wrap Up

    Episode 15

    VOR Weekly Wrap Up - The fleet starts Leg 6 - the 6,100 slog to Auckland. Unstable weather patterns force many of the teams to gamble in search of the best route through the Doldrums.

    Video Producer: Volvo Ocean Race

  • Volvo Ocean Race 2017/8 - Week 16 Wrap Up

    Episode 16

    VOR Weekly Wrap Up - China's City of Flowers, Guangzhou, has hosted the fleet and the stars of the show are the Chinese sailors aboard Dongfeng - meet Wolf, Black and Horace - now poster boys for ocean racing in China.

    Video Producer: Volvo Ocean Race

  • Volvo Ocean Race 2017/8 - Week 15 Wrap Up

    Episode 17

    VOR Weekly Wrap Up - The teams lined up again, this time in a 30-mile race around Hong Kong Island, the points also counting towards the In-Port series. MAPFRE capitalised on the smallest gains establishing a 1,000 metre lead that they never relinquished.

    Video Producer: Volvo Ocean Race

  • Volvo Ocean Race 2017/8 - Week 14 Wrap Up

    Episode 18

    VOR Weekly Wrap Up - David Witt's Sun Hung Kai/Scallywag claimed a historic victory in their home port to win Leg 4, in VOR's first visit to Hong Kong. Vestas 11th Hour Racing were involved in a tragic incident, colliding with a non-racing vessel during the night.

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  • Volvo Ocean Race 2017/8 - Week 13 Wrap Up

    Episode 19

    VOR Weekly Wrap Up - With just over 1500 miles to run, Sun Hung Kai/Scallywag continue to defend a slender 60-mile lead over the chasing trio of Vestas 11th Hour Racing, Dongfeng Race Team and Team AkzoNobel.

    Video Producer: Volvo Ocean Race

  • Volvo Ocean Race 2017/8 - Week 12 Wrap Up

    Episode 20

    VOR Weekly Wrap Up - Dongfeng Race Team once again find themselves defending a hard-earned early lead to Hong Kong with just over 3,000 miles to go, as they seek their first leg win of the race.

    Video Producer: Volvo Ocean Race

  • Volvo Ocean Race 2017/8 - Week 11 Wrap Up

    Episode 21

    VOR Weekly Wrap Up - The start of Leg 4 in Melbourne, Australia with the challenging 6,000 mile stretch up to Hong Kong. MAPFRE, with back to back leg wins, are leading overall with Dongfeng Race Team and Vestas 11th Hour Racing hot on their transom. Crew changes for six out of the seven teams e...

  • Volvo Ocean Race 2017/8 - Week 10 Wrap Up

    Episode 22

    VOR Weekly Wrap Up - 6,500 mile grueling leg from Cape Town to Melbourne and once again MAPFRE take the lead with Dongfeng Race Team dropping back to second. Time to celebrate Christmas in Australia and lots of repairs to the VO65's including Team AkzoNobel after a huge gybe in the Southern Ocean...

  • Volvo Ocean Race 2017/8 - Week 9 Wrap Up

    Episode 23

    VOR Weekly Wrap Up - Two teams are leading with Dongfeng Race Team and MAPFRE pushing to the limits to grab the double points on this leg to Melbourne. Hang on tight as the Southern Ocean hits back..

    Video Producer: Volvo Ocean Race

  • Volvo Ocean Race 2017/8 - Week 8 Wrap Up

    Episode 24

    VOR Weekly Wrap Up - Leg 3 and the Roaring Forties. This is the 6,500 mile leg that records are smashed and legends are made with the race to Melbourne, Australia.

    Video Producer: Volvo Ocean Race