Volvo OceanRace~ March 2015, Auckland

Uni-boatgroup

FEBRUARY - MARCH 2015

Auckland, the world's premier sailing capital, will once again welcome the Volvo Open 65s fleet home as an official Stopover of the Volvo Ocean Race 2014-15.

In February 2015, Auckland will stage the Leg 4 finish from Sanya in China and the start of Leg 5, which takes the fleet into the Southern Ocean once again, round the infamous Cape Horn and up to a finish and Stopover in Itajai, Brazil.

The Volvo Ocean Race is acknowledged as the greatest test of sailing prowess and human endeavour. The world’s fastest monohulls race a nine month marathon around the globe deep into the bleak latitudes of the Southern Ocean and through the world’s most hostile seas.

Each Stopover features an In-Port Race, with points counting towards the Volvo Ocean Race overall standings, and a Pro-Am Race.

Once again the Auckland Viaduct will be transformed into a vibrant Race Village for the Stopover with the Viaduct Events Centre acting as Race HQ and a packed programme of entertainment on Te Wero Island.

And, best of all, it's free for everyone, See u there

Key dates

27 February 2015: Race Village opens

27 February - 3 March 2015: Arrival of the fleet from Sanya

13 March 2015: Pro-Am Race

14 March 2015: In-Port Race

15 March 2015: Start of Leg 5 and Race Village closes