The Ocean Race launched a metaverse experience pilot last week with Virtual Regatta and Accenture to engage fans and businesses in a new way with the world-renowned, global yacht race. The Ocean Race Launches New Metaverse Experience Pilot with Virtual Regatta and Accenture. The Ocean Race, in collaboration with Virtual Regatta and Accenture, has introduced … Read more
Volvo Ocean Race CEO Mark Turner stressed that racing around the world, and maximising Southern Ocean miles, would continue to be at the heart of every future edition of the 44-year-old fully crewed race. The Volvo Ocean Race will strengthen its historic connection with the Southern Ocean, and the tradition of racing around the world, … Read more
From 2017, every sailing enthusiast can experience Volvo Ocean Race‘s high performance sailing. Race director Phil Lawrence revealed that the M32 boats, which weigh just 510kg and can sail in most weather conditions in stadium mode, will be used in both guest sailing and Pro-Am racing mode during the final days of at least eight of … Read more
A reference of excellence in sailing photography: ‘Zoom In’ for stunning race photo exhibition. A spectacular photographic exhibition, ‘Zoom In’, depicting the contrast between aerial and onboard images shot by the professional photographers working on the last Volvo Ocean Race was launched today at the event’s museum in the port of Alicante next to the … Read more
The world’s toughest sailing event. Puma pounce in Auckland In the round the world Volvo Ocean Race, Puma took the 5th leg from Auckland in New Zealand to Itajai in Brazil, but were just 12 and a half minutes ahead of Telefonica after more than seven and a half thousand nautical miles and nearly three … Read more
Record-breaking audience for Dramatic Volvo Ocean Race Dramatic Volvo Ocean Race watched by more than four billion The unique excitement and drama from the Volvo Ocean Race reached in 2011 a much larger audience around the world. Volvo Ocean Race’s drama-packed opening has captured the attention of a record-breaking audience this year, latest figures show. … Read more