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Sailing: Barcelona World Race
11 November
Useful information Fundació Navegació Oceànica de Barcelona Calle Escar, 6-8 08039 Barcelona (Barcelona) Tel. +34 932217457 /Fax +34 932215456 The Barcelona World Race is a new, non-stop, round the world regatta for 2-person crews. The first edition sets sail from Barcelona on 11 November 2007. It is due to be held every four years The world's best professional sailors will compete in teams of two. They have to cover some 30,000 miles over three months or more, in the world's most hostile and challenging oceans. They will use the latest single-hulled vessels in the IMOCA (International Monohull Offshore Class Association) Open 60 class. Two-man sailing allows the boat to be taken to its limits of speed, making the competition more exciting. Barcelona is also the finish line. http://www.barcelonaworldrace.com/ default.asp |
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