Teams competing in the recent Ocean Race Europe supported UN Sports for Climate Action. They collected scientific data, looked at the benefits of cutting out single-use plastic, measuring and reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, and engaging with world leaders about the threats to the ocean.
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The Ocean Race
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South African sailor, Matt Whitehead has always dreamed of racing in the Volvo Ocean Race – and he came that much closer by competing on the VO65, ‘Childhood 1’, the DutchSail entry in the Ocean Race Europe. We caught up with Matt after a few very busy months.
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The opening leg of The Ocean Race Europe came to a nail-biting conclusion on…
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It was a slow and light-air start to the inaugural Ocean Race Europe. A fleet of seven VO65s and five IMOCA60s started Leg 1 from Lorient, France headed for Cascais, Portugal.
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South African Matt Whitehead was onboard the Swedish/Dutch joint venture, ‘Childhood 1’ in the Prologue of the Ocean Race Europe. The team managed podium places in all three stages, taking the overall victory. All this in preparation for the Ocean Race Europe, which starts on 29 May.
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Niall from Off Watch chats to Ken Read – Ocean Racer, America’s Cup commentator and President of North Sails. Ken gives Niall the inside track on The Ocean Race Europe, which, for the first time, will combine VO65 and IMOCA fleets. The race starts on 29 May in Lorient, France. Ken also shares his optimistic take on how the sport of sailing is adapting to a new world.
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Amory Ross is a storyteller of note, and as an onboard reporter is one of the most experienced ocean racing content producers. It takes a unique person, brave enough to capture the dramatic footage to create incredible stories that will make us want to sail around the world.
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On World Earth Day we thought it fitting to focus on ocean health. We can’t fix what we don’t understand, so we are pleased to learn that The Ocean Race Europe will collect vital data about the impact that humans are making on the ocean through their teams during the race.
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Skip Novak competed in four editions of the Whitbread Round the World Race before…
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Peter Burling is no stranger to sailing at the highest level. Whether it’s competing in the Olympics, The Ocean Race or the America’s Cup as pilot of Emirates Team New Zealand. It’s therefore no surprise that he has been recognised for these achievements in the form of one of the most prestigious awards in sailing – the Magnus Olsson Prize.
