Volvo Ocean Race Abu Dhabi 2011

The amazing spectacle is coming ! For the first time in the history of the races will be one of the stops between the stages of the Middle East - Abu Dhabi.

Yachting is very popular in the UAE and has a long tradition. For the first time in the history of the race will be one of the breaks between the stages of the Middle East. This beautiful spectacle will take place between 30 12th 2011 and 2 First 2012 in Abu Dhabi. During these days of racing will ship arrives in port. Overall, the last stop of 14 days. Toughest Yacht Race started the 29th October in Alicantre in Spain and ends in Galway, Ireland. It leads through 4 oceans and measures 39 270 million additional stops are Cape Town, Miami, Lisbon, Brazilian Itajaiand French Lorient. Last year's race attracted 2.8 million total viewers worldwide.

This year's stop the third stage of the race take place exactly is New Year's Eve in Abu Dhabi. The first stage of the race was won by Abu Dhabi Ocean Racing Team, therefore, the organizers expect attendance to 100 thousand visitors. It is a rich program full of concerts, danceshow, tours of racing yachts at anchor, many additional programs and of course the spectacular New Year celebrations.

Volvo Car is the main sponsor and specially developed for racing cars, limited edition, with some design details refer to this race. At each stop between steps will be ready for Volvo Pavilion, which holds up to 2,000 people. There will be exposed to view models of cars, limited edition Ocean Race, various competitions and shows for children and adults.

About the race:

Tradition races began in 1973 with a total of 10 races held. The crew consists of 11 men to 21 meters long yachts, including the captain and navigator. Their task is to circumnavigate the world in the shortest possible time. The race spans over 39,000 miles (72,000 km) and leads the most dangerous waters of the world's oceans, such as Cape Horn or the Cape of Good Hope. The greatest weapon of all teams is the speed, use of ocean currents and wind. In addition, tactics and use the art of yacht and crew information from meteorologists and support teams. Yachts in good condition can develop up to 30 knots (55 km / h).


Teams:

Puma Ocean Racing
Abu Dhabi Ocean Racing
Team Telefonica
Team Sanya - China
Camper Emirates Team - New Zealand
Groupama Sailing Team