Before the start of the round the world Ocean Race (now called the Volvo Ocean Race) is still a good half a year – the race will start in Alicante (Spain) in October 2021-th. But some conclusions can be draw now.
The fact that just these days completed the first phase of application of those teams that intend to participate in the world. This stage is exactly what the first – then there will be another second and third. But, nevertheless, we can already speak about serious success of the Ocean Racе-2021/22: applications filed as many as 18 teams!
As you know, is now in the race are participating yachts two classes – the VO65 and IMOCA 60. And here’s the wish list(each team has paid a small initial fee):
The VO65 class
W Ocean Racing (Netherlands)
Ocean Racing 22 NZ (New Zealand)
Ocean Racing GMBH (Austria)
Sailing Poland (Poland)
Swedish Team (Sweden)
Team Baltic (Lithuania)
Mirpuri Foundation Racing Team (Portugal)
Team Mexico (Mexico)
The IMOCA 60 class
Offshore Team Germany (Germany)
11th Hour Racing Team (USA)
Spanish Team (Spain)
TR Racing (France)
Paul Meilhat (France)
Malizia Ocean Challenge Team (Germany)
French Campaign (France)
Tigress Racing (UK)
China Sports (China)
Asian Team
Already 18 teams, and enrollment continues. On the course it will be hot!
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What do you think?