This is the fourth time the Volvo Ocean Race will start from Alicante Alicante will welcome the world for the start of the Volvo Ocean Race 2017-18 when the Race Village opens on October 11. Home to just short of half a million people, it’s the fourth time Alicante has opened the action, and the third since the race set up its permanent HQ in the port. The start of the longest professional sporting event in the world brings people from far and wide to explore the Alicante Race Village, see the iconic Volvo Ocean 65 boats first hand and even, if you’re lucky, bump into the sailors are they prepare themselves for battle.MAPFRE draw first blood in 2017-18 Volvo Ocean Race. It was a comprehensive victory for the Spanish team in the MAPFRE In-Port Race Alicante. The local heroes on Xabi Fernández's MAPFRE were a popular winner in the first point scoring race of the 2017-18 Volvo Ocean Race.

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Would you explore the volcanic Galápagos archipelago from this 50-meter custom superyacht or relax in the 80-square-meter Owner’s Suite? Rate this superyacht from 1–5 stars and comment below! Aqua Mare © Aqua Expeditions Length overall: 50.00 m (164 ft 1 in) Beam: 9.80 m (32 ft 2 in) Draft: 3.20 m (10 ft 6 in) Internal volume: 640 GT Engines: 2 x Caterpillar 3512B (1,650 hp each) Maximum speed: 17 knots Cruising speed: 12 knots Fuel capacity: 128,190 L (33,864 US gal) Cabins: 7 Berths: 16 guests Aqua Mare represents the pinnacle of luxury small-ship expedition cruising, standing as the first custom superyacht based year-round in the Galápagos Islands under the Aqua Expeditions flag. Built by renowned Italian yard CRN Yachts with exterior design by Paolo Scanu, this 50-meter megayacht features a steel displacement hull and aluminum superstructure engineered for ocean stability. Powered by twin Caterpillar 12-cylinder engines delivering 3,300 total horsepower, the vessel cruises comfortably at 12 knots while boasting an extended range of over 4,600 nautical miles. The interior layout spans four decks of living space customized by designer François Zuretti and refined by Birgit Galli Zugaro, featuring custom Walnut wood paneling and Italian marble accents. Onboard highlights include a full-beam 80-square-meter Owner's Suite, a panoramic top-deck Jacuzzi, an outdoor workout area, a shaded alfresco dining deck, and a dedicated beach club with water sports access. Operated by a 16-person crew including expert naturalist guides, Aqua Mare offers an exclusive 1:1 guest-to-crew ratio for immersive island exploration. #AquaMare #AquaExpeditions #Superyacht #HarbourMasters

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