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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Swipe 20 pics & features of the new Excess 13 which launched recently at the International Multihull Show in La Grande Motte! ▫️ This sailing catamaran from @EXCESSCatamarans was one of the stars of the show. ▫️ - Asymmetric Hulls that are finer below the waterline for a great performance & space balance. - Direct feel to the rudders. - A clear view of your sails on both tacks. - Hard biminis give protection at the helm. - Tilting transoms for safety/space at anchor. - Rainwater collection feeds a seperate 300L tank. - "Less in More" Design Philosophy. - A focus on minimising weight while maintaining comfort. - A big centralised galley. - Taller saloon windows give a wraparound views. - Forward facing chart table designed for sailors. - Spacious cabin with walkaround beds. - A big owner's bathroom forward. - 2 cabins and two private bathrooms in the guest hull. - Dual Purpose doors (cabins & closets) reduce weight. - Carbon struts in the shelving reduces weight further. - A big boat office and work table. - A full dressing area. - Seanapps Connectivity for boat management. - Ample Exterior storage for diving and snorkeling gear, wingfoiling, SUPs, widsurfing or kitesurfing. ▫️ Upwind sail area: 115m² / ,1,237 sq ft (genoa). Upwind sail area PULSE LINE (genoa, taller rig): 124m² / 1 334 sq ft * Overall Length std: 12,99 m / 42'7'' Max Overall Length std: 15,30 m / 50'2'' Max Beam: 7,25 m / 23'9'' Draft: 1,48 m / 4'10'' Lightship displ.: 10,6 T / 23 369 lbs  Available with 3 or 4 cabins. #new #yacht #design

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Why Nautitech 48 Rocks the Waves! #boat #sailing #shorts

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