SAILING: Volvo Ocean Race 11-12 Leg 3

10. Februar 2012, 10:38

BID PROCESS LAUNCHES FOR THE 12TH & 13TH EDITIONS OF THE VOLVO OCEAN RACE

February 10, 2012, Alicante, Spain: Volvo Ocean Race S.L.U. has launched the bid process to identify the host cities for the 12th and 13th editions of the Volvo Ocean Race (2014-15 and 2017-18). in the Sanya race village, during the Volvo Ocean Race 2011-12. (Credit: PAUL TODD/Volvo Ocean Race). »

05. Februar 2012, 21:50

Volvo Ocean Race 11-12 in Sanya China

The Foto Reportage

Teng Jiang He sprays champagne on stage, after Team Sanya, skippered by Mike Sanderson from New Zealand finish sixth on leg 3 of the Volvo Ocean Race 2011-12 from Abu Dhabi, UAE, to Sanya, China. (Credit: IAN ROMAN/Volvo Ocean Race) »

05. Februar 2012, 04:06

TELEFÓNICA HOLD OFF GROUPAMA TO WIN TREACHEROUS, EXHAUSTING LEG 3

Sanya, China – Telefónica became the first team since Steinlager 2 in 1989-90 to win the first three legs of the Volvo Ocean Race when they held off the challenge of Groupama sailing team to arrive first into the Chinese port of Sanya on Saturday. Team Telefonica, skippered by Iker Martinez from Spain finishes first on leg 3 of the Volvo Ocean Race 2011-12 from Abu Dhabi, UAE, to Sanya, China. (Photo Credit must read: IAN ROMAN/Volvo Ocean Race). »

04. Februar 2012, 00:57

TELEFÓNICA LEADS IN FINAL SHOWDOWN

Die letzten zweihundert Meilen der Leg 3

At 1000 UTC today, Telefónica (Iker Martínez/ESP) led Groupama 4 (Franck Cammas/FRA) by 27 nautical miles (nm) in the final showdown of Leg 3 to Sanya. Both boats tacked shortly before 0900 UTC and are still upwind but on the layline for the finish, 274 nm ahead. Soon, as the wind shifts to the right, they will have fast reaching conditions ideally suited to both boats. Team Telefonica, Andrew Cape during leg 3 of the Volvo Ocean Race 2011-12, from Abu Dhabi, UAE to Sanya, China. (Credit: Diego Fructuoso/Team Telefonica/Volvo Ocean Race) - 27 Nautische Meilen segelt Telefonica im Moment vor ihrem Verfolger der Groupama. Der Showdown für die letzten 200 Meilen läuft. Die beiden Boote haben den exakten Zeitpunkt gewählt. Denn schon bald wird sich der Wind nach rechts drehen und für die Konkurrenz werden die beiden Führenden ein uneinholbares Unterfangen bleiben. Grosses Glück hatte gestern Abend Abu Dhabi mit Ian Walker. "Wir haben um nur einen Meter eine riesige Fischerbojle mitten im Meer verfehlt. Nicht zu denken, wenn wir sie getroffen hätten. Es herrschte völllige Dunkelheit und man sah keinen Meter. Nicht zu beneiden ist das Team Sanya, dass im Moment gegen 30 Knoten Wind kämpft und von einer stürmischen See gebeutelt wird, die ihnen meterhohe Wellen entgegenschleudert. »

03. Februar 2012, 00:08

TORTUOUS TACKING TOWARDS FINISH

Abscheuliche Bedingungen

Telefónica (Iker Martínez/ESP) continues to control the fleet as the leading four tack every hour around two miles off the coast of Vietnam in hideous conditions. They are not free of danger. Gales are still forecast for the track ahead and the fight between Telefónica and Groupama 4 (Franck Cammas/FRA) who has closed to 7.3 nm is set continue until the finish in Sanya. Abscheuliche Bedingungen entlang der Küste von Vietnam bedeuten im Moment grosse Gefahr für die Boote. So haben Telefonica und Groupama beschlossen, den Kampf gegeneinander vorerst auszusetzen. Wellen in unvorstellbarer Höhe, Wind und Regen setzen den beiden Teams schrecklich zu. Justin Slattery refreshes himself with some clean water onboard Abu Dhabi Ocean Racing during leg 3 of the Volvo Ocean Race 2011-12, from Abu Dhabi, UAE to Sanya, China. (Credit: Nick Dana/Abu Dhabi Ocean Racing/Volvo Ocean Race) »

02. Februar 2012, 06:40

PUMA’S RISKY MOVE SPLITS VOLVO FLEET

Puma hat das riskante Spiel verloren

Last night, as Iker Martínez/ESP and Telefónica continued in the lead, Ken Read took PUMA's Mar Mostro across to the easterly side of the racetrack in a move that has split the team from the rest of the fleet. Letzte Nacht als Telefonica mit Iker Martinez weiter die Führung verteidigte, riskierte die PUMA einen Angriff weiter östlich, der dann aber komplett in die Hosen ging. PUMA ist weit zurückgefallen. A quiet night aboard Azzam. Abu Dhabi Ocean Racing during leg 3 of the Volvo Ocean Race 2011-12, from Abu Dhabi, UAE to Sanya, China. (Credit: Nick Dana/Abu Dhabi Ocean Racing/Volvo Ocean Race). »

01. Februar 2012, 08:41

WEATHER CLOSES IN AS LEADERS FIGHT FOR SUPREMACY

At 0200 UTC this morning, Groupama 4 (Franck Cammas/FRA) and PUMA’s Mar Mostro had peeled off from the wake of leg leader Telefónica (Iker Martínez/ESP) and tacked onto starboard. The first five boats are racing towards an archipelago situated 130 nm off the east coast of Malaysia, which they must leave to port. Martínez and his men changed direction one hour later and by doing so, adopted a protective position between Groupama 4 and the wind. Short chop and the big jib upwind onboard PUMA Ocean Racing powered by BERG during leg 3 of the Volvo Ocean Race 2011-12, from Abu Dhabi, UAE to Sanya, China. (Credit: Amory Ross/PUMA Ocean Racing/Volvo Ocean Race). »

31. Januar 2012, 01:54

TELEFÓNICA FIRST OUT OF THE TRAPS

At 1605 UTC today Iker Martínez’s men on Telefónica led the six-boat Volvo fleet round the Horsburgh Lighthouse and out into the South China Sea for the final 1000 nautical miles (nm) to Sanya in China. Groupama 4 (Franck Cammas/FRA) was 3.4 nm behind and, in third, 10.8 nm further back, was PUMA’s Mar Mostro (Ken Read/USA). Jono Swain looking at the sails while Ken Read looks through the binoculars for wind on the horizon. PUMA Ocean Racing powered by BERG during leg 3 of the Volvo Ocean Race 2011-12, from Abu Dhabi, UAE to Sanya, China. (Credit: Amory Ross/PUMA Ocean Racing/Volvo Ocean Race) »

30. Januar 2012, 11:11

VOLVO OCEAN RACE FLEET ENCOUNTERS MULTITUDE OF DANGERS IN THE MALACCA STRAIT

Strait of Malacca – One week after the restart of Leg 3 of the Volvo Ocean Race 2011-12 in Male, Maldives, the race’s six-boat fleet has made its way south through the Malacca Strait, while confronting a multitude of natural and man-made dangers along this particular stretch of waterway. A Malaysian fishing boat gives us a cheer as we sail past onboard CAMPER with Emirates Team New Zealand during leg 3 of the Volvo Ocean Race 2011-12, from Abu Dhabi, UAE to Sanya, China. (Credit: Hamish Hooper/CAMPER ETNZ/Volvo Ocean Race). »

29. Januar 2012, 21:58

Chasers revel in head-to-head battle

A tight duel down the Malaysian coast is keeping the crews on board CAMPER and Azzam motivated despite them posting losses against the leading pack. Photo CAMPER »

28. Januar 2012, 11:36

TELEFÓNICA FEND OFF CHALLENGERS IN TIGHTEST OF RACES

GOING FOR EVERY INCH

Telefónica (Iker Martínez/ESP) leads from PUMA’s Mar Mostro (Ken Read/USA), CAMPER (Chris Nicholson/AUS) and Groupama 4 (Franck Cammas/FRA) in a fight that will last at least 25 nautical miles to Statue Point situated on the northern tip of Pulau We, the island the fleet must leave to starboard before entering the Malacca Strait. Team Sanya during during leg 3 of the Volvo Ocean Race 2011-12, from Abu Dhabi, UAE to Sanya, China. (Credit: Andrés Soriano/Team Sanya/Volvo Ocean Race). »

26. Januar 2012, 22:47

TELEFÓNICA PREYS ON CAMPER IN RACE TO MALACCA STRAIT

Telefonica bläst zum Angriff!

In contrast to the port tack beat for the first four days of this leg, the last 24 hours have been nothing short of dramatic. This afternoon at 1600 UTC, Team Telefónica with Iker Martínez was screaming through the fleet, sailing up to two knots faster than the rest and picking off places without remorse. Her final victim was Chris Nicholson’s CAMPER with Emirates Team New Zealand who, tonight at 1900, also fell prey to Telefónica who are now back at the top of the leg leaderboard as well as leading the race overall. Antonio Cuervas-Mons onboard Team Telefonica during leg 3 of the Volvo Ocean Race 2011-12, from Abu Dhabi, UAE to Sanya, China. (Credit: Diego Fructuoso/Team Telefonica/Volvo Ocean Race) ---Heute Nachmittag um 1600 Uhr bliesen die Torreros von der Telefonica zum Angriff. Die Spanier überholten Boot um Boot und heute Abend um genau 1900 Uhr, haben sie die Fürhenden von CAMPER hinter sich gelassen. »

26. Januar 2012, 12:50

CAMPER COME OFF BEST IN OVERNIGHT FRENZY

CAMPER KOMMT ALS ERSTER AUS DER NACHT

Ein genaues Timing mit viel Geschick, brachte CAMPER New Zealand über Nacht an die Spitze. Was sich schon in den letzten zwei Tagen abgezeichnet hat, ist nun Tatsache geworden. Die günstige Lage von CAMPER hat dem Team viele Vorteile gebracht. Will Oxley studying the performance data onboard CAMPER with Emirates Team New Zealand during leg 3 of the Volvo Ocean Race 2011-12, from Abu Dhabi, UAE to Sanya, China. (Credit: Hamish Hooper/CAMPER ETNZ/Volvo Ocean Race) »

26. Januar 2012, 09:10

TRIMMING, STACKING AND STUDYING

At 1000 UTC today, PUMA’S Mar Mostro (Ken Read/USA) continued her spell at the top of the leg leaderboard from the hard-pushing team on CAMPER (Chris Nicholson/AUS) who are three nautical miles (nm) behind, to lead the six-boat Volvo Ocean Race fleet towards Pulau We, the waypoint that marks the entrance to the Malacca Strait. Daryl Wislang steering CAMPER with Emirates Team New Zealand during leg 3 of the Volvo Ocean Race 2011-12, from Abu Dhabi, UAE to Sanya, China. (Credit: Hamish Hooper/CAMPER ETNZ/Volvo Ocean Race). »

24. Januar 2012, 22:46

POINTING AT THE TARGET

It’s neck and neck for the leading pair racing in Stage 2 of Volvo Ocean Race Leg 3 to Sanya. PUMA’s Mar Mostro with Ken Read (USA) has CAMPER (Chris Nicholson/NZL), nipping at her heels like a tiresome terrier, 3.4 nautical miles (nm) astern and to windward. Nicholson is fully fired up to snatch whatever opportunities he can to take the red boat into the lead. Nip and tuck, a game of chess, it’s as close as it can be for these two teams. PUMA Ocean Racing powered by BERG, melted gummy bears on the deck during leg 3 of the Volvo Ocean Race 2011-12, from Abu Dhabi, UAE to Sanya, China. (Credit: Amory Ross/PUMA Ocean Racing/Volvo Ocean Race) »

24. Januar 2012, 20:34

Nicholson benützt jede Waffe

NICHOLSON USES EVERY WEAPON

CAMPER vom Emirates Team New Zealand befindet sich zur Zeit in einer starken Position und segelt mit grossem Mut und Zuversicht in der Bucht von Bengalen. Chris Nicholson der Skipper nützte schlitzohrig eine Wolkenlinie, die einen 60-Grad günstigen Wind auf die Segel produzierte. Mike Pammenter, Daryl Wislang and Chris Nicholson making a sail change on the foredeck of CAMPER with Emirates Team New Zealand during leg 3 of the Volvo Ocean Race 2011-12, from Abu Dhabi, UAE to Sanya, China. (Credit: Hamish Hooper/CAMPER ETNZ/Volvo Ocean Race) »

23. Januar 2012, 21:12

SANDERSON MAKES NORTHERLY MOVE IN PORT TACK DRAG RACE

For the next 1,000 nautical miles, the Volvo Open 70 fleet will be on port tack in a drag race that is taking the fleet across the southern tip of Sri Lanka and into the Bay of Bengal towards the waypoint at Pulau We and the entrance of the Malacca Strait, nine miles off the northernmost tip of Sumatra. Team Sanya during during leg 3 of the Volvo Ocean Race 2011-12, from Abu Dhabi, UAE to Sanya, China. (Credit: AndrŽs Soriano/Team Sanya/Volvo Ocean Race). »

23. Januar 2012, 14:06

BOAT SPEED IS KEY IN FIGHT TOWARDS MALACCA STRAIT

It’s been upwind all the way since the start of Leg 3, Stage 2 from the Maldives on Sunday, although this is set to change in a day or two once the tightly-packed fleet is free of the wind shadow caused by Sri Lanka, 200 nm to their north. Rome Kirby and Casey Smith keep their eyes peeled on the horizon for wind and wave information of value to Jono Swain, driving behind them. PUMA Ocean Racing powered by BERG during leg 3 of the Volvo Ocean Race 2011-12, from Abu Dhabi, UAE to Sanya, China. (Credit: Amory Ross/PUMA Ocean Racing/Volvo Ocean Race). »

22. Januar 2012, 21:26

PUMA’S MAR MOSTRO LEADS WAY TO SANYA

PUMA’s Mar Mostro (Kenny Read/USA) is the new leader tonight at 1900 UTC, having forced early leader CAMPER (Chris Nicholson/AUS) into second place. However, the entire fleet is split only by 2.90 nautical miles and CAMPER is only 0.10 nm behind Mar Mostro.Picture Jono Swain drives "Mar Mostro" upwind into night number one. It has been nearly a month since the sailors have been on an overnight watch schedule. PUMA Ocean Racing powered by BERG during leg 3 of the Volvo Ocean Race 2011-12, from Abu Dhabi, UAE to Sanya, China. (Credit: Amory Ross/PUMA Ocean Racing/Volvo Ocean Race) »

22. Januar 2012, 19:13

SIX STRONG FLEET RESUMES RACING BOUND FOR SANYA

MALÉ, Maldives – Team Sanya celebrated Chinese New Year’s Eve by leading a full strength Volvo Ocean Race fleet off the start line on the 3,051-nautical mile Leg 3 second stage from the Maldives to their home port in China. A beautiful sunset greets PUMA Ocean Racing powered by BERG during the first offshore night of leg 3 in the Volvo Ocean Race 2011-12, from Abu Dhabi, UAE to Sanya, China. (Credit: Amory Ross/PUMA Ocean Racing/Volvo Ocean Race) »

21. Januar 2012, 00:24

REUNITED FLEET PREPARES FOR RACE TO CHINA

Auf nach Sanya

The complete Volvo Ocean Race line-up will head into battle for the first time in more than a month on Sunday, January 22, as the second stage of Leg 3 gets underway to the Chinese city of Sanya. - Am Sonntag den 22. Januar 2012, startet die gesamte Flotte in den Vereinigten Emiraten nach Sanya China. 3000 nautische Meilen warten auf die sechs Boote. Foto Groupama Sailing Team during the Pro-Am Race in Abu Dhabi.(Credit: Yann Riou/Groupama Sailing Team/Volvo Ocean Race) »

14. Januar 2012, 21:09

ABU DHABI CLINCH HOME DOUBLE WITH LEG 3 STAGE 1 VICTORY

Resurgent Abu Dhabi Ocean Racing made it two victories in two days on home waters on Saturday as they clinched first place in a thrilling Leg 3 Stage 1 sprint from Abu Dhabi up the coast of the United Arab Emirates. Abu Dhabi Ocean Racing, skippered by Ian Walker from the UK during the start of leg 3 of the Volvo Ocean Race 2011-12 from Abu Dhab,i UAE to Sanya, China. (Credit: PAUL TODD/Volvo Ocean Race) »

13. Januar 2012, 17:19

HOME WIN FOR ABU DHABI IN ETIHAD AIRWAYS IN-PORT RACE; LEG 3 START SET FOR SATURDAY

Abu Dhabi, UAE – Abu Dhabi Ocean Racing scored a commanding victory on home waters on Friday, taking top spot in the Etihad Airways In-Port Race to the delight of thousands of ecstatic fans at the Volvo Ocean Race's first Middle Eastern stopover.Abu Dhabi Ocean Racing, skippered by Ian Walker from the UK wins the Etihad Airways In-Port Race in Abu Dhabi during the Volvo Ocean Race 2011-12. (Credit: PAUL TODD/Volvo Ocean Race) . »