The Volvo Ocean Race is the most extreme, most dangerous, and most challenging sailing event on the planet....

This race is a dream young sailors aspire to, and brings together the best talent from around the world. Often referred to as the ‘Everest of Sailing’, the Volvo Ocean Race is a test of skill and endurance. 

The crew are bound for the most treacherous waters on earth on a mission to smash things – speed records, huge waves, the will of the competition. These boats are being sailed in an extreme manner in extreme conditions. ‘The sacrifices, the risks, the human dramas these sailors go through are simply incredible, and all for the simple prestige of winning. 

Many have tried, including the late Eric Tabarly, France’s most famous  sailor, while the late Sir Peter Blake finally won at the firth attempt with Steinlanger 2 in 1989-90. 

In Galway in July 2012 we will have a new winner but not before the boats have  covered more than 39,000 nautical miles, passing through extremes of conditions that will test the teams to the very limit.  

Knut Frostad, CEO, Volvo Ocean Race