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Racing of the Dhows in Abu Dhabi & the Volvo Ocean Racers
The Volvo Ocean Race is off on the third leg from the Maldives to Sanya, China. The Volvo fleet was again transported from Abu Dhabi by ship to avoid potential attacks by pirates. During the fleet stop over in Abu Dhabi, a number of the Volvo sailors were … Continue reading
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To Avoid Pirates, Volvo Ocean Fleet Traveling by Ship from Undisclosed Port
On the first leg of the Volvo Ocean Race, half the fleet traveled to Cape Town on the deck of cargo ships following rigging or hull failures. Now in the second leg of the race, the entire fleet was loaded … Continue reading
