Volvo Ocean Round the World Race - 2011-2012 Alicante to GalwayPosted by Frederick Moss on February 22nd, 2021 The 'Round the World' 2011-12 Volvo Ocean Race, starts in Alicante, Spain around the 29th October. The first leg of the race start to see the yachts tripped through the popular Spanish port for majestic Cape Town, South Africa on 05 November, with an expected arrival date of 25 November. From then for the punishing schedule takes the racers to Abu Dhabi, Sanya (China), Auckland after which Itaja?� (Brazil). From top article , they will travel northwards to Miami and after that through the Atlantic to Portugal (Lisbon). On Sunday 10 June 2012, the penultimate stage of the race speeds them in the coast and over the Bay of Biscay to Lorient, Brittany, in Northern France. The climax on the race finish are usually in the challenging waters ahead, as the racers leave the French coast and head out into the Atlantic during the last time. They will pass the Cornish coast of England as they speed northwards to Galway on 03 July 2012, Ireland where a large number of avid fans, family and many of Ireland's well wishers will line the finishing indicate greet the yachtsmen and ladies home! Racing enthusiasts can follow the yachting crew's progress at length more closely by visiting Volvo Ocean Race on Facebook. important source will have all of the latest updated Team News, Race information and videos that you can view. If you're travelling to Ireland to witness the arrival with the yachts on the finish line, local hotels canno doubt be fully booked or very expensive. One choice is to find quality self catering holiday cottages in Galway. visit site catering holiday accommodation in Ireland will always be an excellent option, but alternatively you could consider a live in a bed and breakfasts or rent an area pad in Ireland, since the hotels are likely to be expensive or fully booked. Be sure to book early!Like it? Share it! |