Volvo ocean race

E.E.M. VICTOR MEIRELLES | ENGLISH HOMEWORK | Volvo Ocean Race 2012 | | Julia, Karine, Marilyn, Guilherme, Willian | Class 309 |

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INTRODUCTION
The Volvo Ocean Race is an exceptional test of sailing prowess and human endeavour which has been built on the spirit of great seafarers - fearless men who sailed the world’s oceans aboard square rigged clipper ships more than a century ago.

WHAT IS VOLVO OCEAN RACE
Developed every three years, the Volvo Ocean Race (VOR) has become one of the most demanding sporting events collectives. Courageous sailors use the most powerful and efficient technology to the forefront nautical crossing the five continents of the globe, surpassing boundaries and challenging the power of the waters. The interaction of man with nature and respect for her are the main fuels of this arduous and exciting race.
The competition is a mixture of competitive sport and adventure to the extreme, a union of onshore glamor with drama and endurance at sea. Competitors will experience temperature variations from -5 to +40 degrees Celsius and can only bring a change of clothes. Almost have to give their lives to the boat and the skipper, and starving and have little time to sleep. Thus, the VOR is certainly a major sailing competitions on the world circuit.

TEAMS * Team Telefónica (Spain) * Groupama Sailing Team (France) * Puma Ocean Racing Powered by Berg Propulsion (E.U.A.) * Camper With Emirates Team New Zealand (Nova Zealand) * Team Sanya (China) * Abu Dhabi Ocean Racing Team (United Arab Emirates)

ROUTE * Alicante (Spain) – 29/10/11 * Cape Town (South Africa) * Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) * Sanya (China) * Auckland (New Zealand) * Itajaí (Brazil) * Miami (EUA) * Lisboa (Portugal) * Lorient (France) * Galway (Ireland) – 08/07/12

STOPOVER ITAJAÍ
The choice of Itajai to host the only stop of the VOR in South America was motivated by the location of the