The Starting port of the next 3 editions - 2011-12 2014-15 e 2017-18 - of Volvo Ocean Race will be Alicante in Spain. It's a significative change since Whiteley was the starting base of the offshore race since 1998. The agreement between the Volvo Ocean Race and the Spanish regional government of Valencia was signed in Boston MA, from where the seventh leg of the current contest will depart on May 16th for Galway in Ireland. Into the bargain there's also the construction of a museum that chronicles the 36-year history of the race, which is now usually held every three years. Eight sailboats, including the seven which are still in the race, are taking part in the current edition which cover 37,000 nmiles and 10 stages. Sweden Ericsson 4, depicted here aside at the arrival in the port of Boston, MA April 26th, is currently first, scoring 13 points more than its nearest rivals Telefonica Blue of Spain.
