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.
The Ocean Race Europe
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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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Leg 3 of The Ocean Race Europe ended in tricky, light airs. A very close leaderboard now sees the inshore race as the ultimate decider.
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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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The Ocean Race Europe is designed to showcase top, fully-crewed, competitive ocean racing, featuring the best international teams. Leg 3 starts on 13 June from Alicante, Spain to Genua, Italy.
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The Ocean Race Europe is a new event designed to showcase top-flight, fully-crewed, competitive ocean racing, featuring the best international teams. Leg 2 begins on 6 June from Cascais, Portugal to Alicante, Spain.
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The Ocean Race Europe is a new event which is designed to showcase top, fully-crewed, competitive ocean racing, featuring the best international teams. Leg 1 begins on 19 May from Lorient, France to Cascais, Portugal.