Barcelona World Race 2007-2008

Barcelona World Race 2007

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30.10.2007
The countdown begins: The Barcelona World Race starts in 12 days

There are less than two weeks to go before the start of the first Barcelona World Race, a two-handed, non-stop race around the globe by 18 of the top Open 60 sailors on the planet.

Now just 12 days ahead of the start on Sunday November 11th, all but one of the boats is secure in Barcelona at the Race Village. The reindexing boat, Hugo Boss, sailed into Mediterranean waters on Monday and is expected to arrive in the Port on Wednesday or Thursday.

Final preparations are underway for all of the skippers, who are making last-minute adjustments to their boats and trying to stock up on sleep; once the race begins, a good night's sleep will be a luxury they'll go without for up to three months.

The opening of the Race Village
The Barcelona World Race Village, located in the Barcelona Port Vell, at the Moll de la Fusta, will have its official opening on Thursday, November 1st.
At 11:00 hours, there will be a ceremony to mark the occasion, including the Mayor of Barcelona, Sr. Jordi Hereu and the President of the IMOCA class, Mr. Luc Talbourdet, among other honoured guests and dignitaries.
This will also mark the opening of the 'Navegant per la Ciencia (Sailing through Science)' exhibition, an educational experience open to the public that explains the cutting-edge technology used on the boats, the incredible challenge of sailing across some of the most perilous parts of the planet and the strategy required to come up with a winning race plan.

Temenos II Open 60
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Concert Programme
Also beginning on November 1st is the first of a series of evening concerts, presented in the Barcelona World Race Village under the banner, 'From the World to Barcelona'. Each performance is from 20:30 to 22:00, beginning with RumbAmazigha on Thursday evening.

Around the world in 80 days? Image

Breaking the 80-day barrier is a goal for each of the nine Barcelona World Race teams. Solo sailors in the Open 60 class have completed the non-stop circumnavigation in 87 days. Adding another pair of hands will allow the Barcelona World Race teams to push even harder, bringing the 80-day mark into play. Will any of them make it? You can learn more about the teams and the race course itself at www.barcelonaworldrace.org http://www.barcelonaworldrace.org.

The days ahead.
The Barcelona World Race start is on Sunday, 11th November at 13:00 hours. The official opening ceremony and public presentation of the teams takes place at 19:00 hours on Friday 9th November and will be marked by a very special show from 'La Fura dels Baus', the internationally renowned Catalan theatre group, whose striking performances reach worldwide audiences. Expect a spectacular combination of music and movement to produce one of the most unique shows in the performing arts world.

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