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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Following your dreams to become a sailor can give you an amazing sense of accomplishment, adventure, and freedom. As a sailor, you can explore the world, observe different cultures and lifestyles, and have an enriching experience that you'll never forget. If that wasn't enough, you'll develop valuable skills such as teamwork, leadership, decision making, and resourcefulness. All of these skills can help you even after you've made it back to shore-If you ever go back! #sailinglife #learntosail #sailingexperience #livingthedream

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Will the brand-new flying GC32 Catamarans be as successful on the European Circuit as they were in the America's Cup? Discover on Nautical Channel how far foiling has come.

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