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La jornada, que comenzaba a las once de la mañana bajo un sol de justicia, no podía haber ido mejor. La regata vuelta al mundo comenzaba en Alicante con la ceremonia de despedida de los siete equipos participantes (MAPFRE, Dongfeng Race Team, Vestas 11th Hour Racing, Team Brunel, Team Sun Hung Kai/Scallywag, AzkoNobel y Turn the Tide on Plastic) llena de emociones y que continuaba hasta las 14.00 horas con la salida de la etapa 1 entre Alicante y Lisboa. Alicante se vuelca con la Volvo Ocean Race Más de 40.000 personas se han citado durante la mañana del domingo en el Race Village de Alicante Puerto de Salida con motivo de la salida de la mítica regata Volvo Ocean Race. El público, que comenzaba a llegar al recinto desde la 10 de la mañana, se ha volcado con la ceremonia de despedida desde el Race Village que organiza la Sociedad de Proyectos Temáticos de la Comunidad Valenciana, el paseo Volado y el puerto de Alicante, y con una gran presencia de visitantes internacionales. S.M El rey Don Juan Carlos con las tripulaciones S.M el rey Don Juan Carlos no ha querido perderse esta gran cita como deportista y gran aficionado a la vela. Don Juan Carlos departió con el equipo español MAPFRE en su base para más tarde acercarse a cada uno de los V065 y poder saludar personalmente a los más de 70 deportistas que desde hoy competirán por ganar la regata. S.M el Rey estuvo acompañado por el president de la Generalitat Valenciana, Ximo Puig, el director general de la Volvo Ocean Race Mark Turner, el alcalde de Alicante, Gabriel Echávarri y el concejal de Lisboa, Carlos Castro. Emotiva ceremonia en los pantalanes Tras la visita real comenzó la ceremonia de despedida de cada una de las siete embarcaciones, al son de la canción del equipo que sonaba por el abarrotado recinto alicantino. El primero en salir fue el equipo asiático Dongefeng de Charles Caudrelier, seguido del equipo español MAPFRE de Xabi Fernández, Team AzkoNobel de Simeon Tienpont, Sun Hung Kai/Scallywag de David Witt, Team Brunel de Bouwe Bekking, Turn the Tide on Plastic de Dee Caffari y Vestas 11th Hour Racing que lidera Charlie Enright. Las familias se congregaron en los pantalanes para poder despedir a estos deportistas -que cubrirán más de 45.000 millas en casi 9 meses de regata alrededor del mundo- y donde se pudieron ver escenas de gran emotividad, y despedidas cargadas de sentimiento sobre todo por parte de los hijos de los deportistas ante la salida de sus padres o madres. Salida de la etapa 1. Alicante Lisboa Alicante, por cuarta ocasión consecutiva, ha marcado el arranque de la regata Volvo Ocean Race con la salida de la etapa 1 entre Alicante y Lisboa. Condiciones inmejorables de viento del Este entre 15-18 nudos en la bahía alicantina y pleno sol para un arranque de etapa que comenzaba a las 14.00 horas y que ha sido seguida desde tierra por más de 10.000 espectadores que han colapsado las playas y el paseo volado. Un verdadero espectáculo deportivo a pie de calle. La regata se ha caracterizado por lo reñido de la competición, pareciendo más una regata de Match-Race, con un cuerpo a cuerpo entre los siete galácticos, que la salida de una regata oceánica. Pese a mantenerse primero gran parte de la regata entre boyas por la bahía alicantina, el equipo MAPFRE –al igual que el Brunel- se ha visto penalizado por una situación táctica que le supuso al español perder momentáneamente la cabeza de la prueba. Tras esto, el equipo chino DongFeng se hacía con el liderato provisional en ruta ya a Lisboa.

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10 Fascinating Facts About the Superyacht "AZZAM" 1. Originally Not Intended to Be the Largest Yacht. Azzam wasn't initially designed to be the world's biggest yacht. The goal was to create a high-speed vessel that could accommodate a specific interior layout and guest capacity. The original concept was for a 145-meter yacht, but as the design evolved to incorporate complex engine systems, space for fuel, and tenders, along with a sleek, elongated exterior, the yacht extended to 180 meters, ultimately breaking records. 2. Over 4,000 Workers Were Involved in Her Construction. Built at the renowned Lürssen shipyard in Germany, Azzam took four years and the efforts of over 4,000 workers to complete. With a total cost exceeding $500 million, construction involved an astounding six million man-hours. To put that into perspective, if one person had been tasked with the build, they would have had to start in 1737 BC to finish on time. 3. Azzam Is Among the Fastest Superyachts on the Planet. Azzam was built to travel swiftly between her owner's private island off the coast of Abu Dhabi and the mainland. Her top speed of 33 knots allows her to make the journey in just a few hours. 4. Comparable to a Navy Frigate in Speed and Technology Powered by two gas turbines and two MTU diesel engines driving four waterjets (two axial flow Modular jets and two boosters), Azzam produces an impressive 97,000 horsepower. This naval-grade propulsion system propels her to Navy frigate-like speeds, while consuming 13 tonnes of fuel per hour at maximum speed. 5. She Has Both 'Sprint' and 'Long-Range' Modes. In addition to her sprint capabilities, Azzam is equipped with two conventional diesel engines for long-distance cruising. These 9,000kW MTU engines enable her to cruise at 18 knots, allowing her to cross the Atlantic without the need for refueling. 6. Golf Enthusiasts Can Perfect Their Swing on Board. Guests aboard Azzam can stay active by utilizing the onboard gym, swimming pool, or practicing golf in a designated golf training room. 7. Accommodation for Over 100 People. Azzam is designed to accommodate up to 36 guests in lavish comfort, supported by a crew of 70 to 80 staff members who ensure every need is met. 8. A Stunning Open-Plan Main Saloon. One of Azzam's standout features is her expansive main saloon, which measures an impressive 29 meters in length and 18 meters in width. The space is pillar-free, offering unobstructed views, and is lined with full-height windows for a panoramic view of the surroundings. Creating such a vast, open area required innovative engineering, including ceiling beams that are one meter thick. The saloon's windows are made of 7 cm thick, stormproof glass specially crafted in Italy to withstand harsh weather. 9. An Abundance of Mother of Pearl in the Interior. Azzam's interior features a luxurious abundance of mother-of-pearl marquetry. In fact, the amount of mother-of-pearl used is equivalent to an entire year's worth of global production. 10. The Chandelier Remains Steady Even at Full Speed. One of the design challenges was ensuring minimal vibration and noise, even when Azzam is moving at full throttle. Engineers and designers worked meticulously to guarantee that the chandelier in the main saloon wouldn't rattle during high-speed travel. Sophisticated software and extensive testing ensured that this impressive feat was achieved.

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At-risk homeless children learn how to "Taste a Rainbow," as part of a nutrition course created by Party Girl Diet author Aprilanne Hurley as a registered Natural Foods Chef with First Lady Michelle Obama's Chefs Move to Schools Program, Hurley taught the parents at Weinberg Village Waimanelo on the Hawaiian island of Oahu how to cook with fresh, local ingredients for better health; and showed the children how much fun eating healthy can be by teaching "nutrition through color." In this short clip you get a peek at how exited the children were to "Taste a RAinbow." By the end of the day, the parents and children ate 9 colors through a beautifully prepared, healthy meal complete with fruit kabobs for dessert! Special thanks to Holly Hollowach, Director of Weinberg Village Waimanalo for helping make this day possible for everyone. Mahalo! For more information visit: http://www,Aprilanne.com

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