Simeon Tienpont returns to lead team AkzoNobel in the Volvo Ocean Race

Following extensive discussions, we are pleased to announce that team AkzoNobel will be starting the Volvo Ocean Race today under skipper Simeon Tienpont. Team AkzoNobel’s crew list for Leg 1 is: Simeon Tienpont (NED) – skipper, watch captain Brad Farrand (NZL) Antonio Fontes (POR) Martine Grael (BRA) Luke Molloy (AUS) Ross Monson (GBR) – navigator […]

The Start is Finally Here – Vestas 11th Hour Racing begin the Volvo Ocean Race

“The anticipation had been building since we finished the last edition and the start is finally here,” said Mark Towill (USA), Team Director of Vestas 11th Hour Racing. The first ocean leg of the Volvo Ocean Race from Alicante, Spain, to Lisbon, Portugal started on Sunday. The 1450nm course will take the seven competing teams […]