The most competitive fleet ever to contest the Volvo Ocean Race has assembled to take on the 2011-12 edition of the world’s toughest and longest ocean race. (From 30th June to 8th July 2012 in Galway)
The sailors represent 15 nations -- New Zealand, Australia, France, Spain, United States, Great Britain, Ireland, South Africa, Sweden, United Arab Emirates, Germany, Norway, Brazil, China and Belgium.